A text to speech book reader with voices that sound human
Auto-Reader reads your books, PDFs, EPUBs and even scanned pages aloud in a natural neural voice, with every word highlighted as it is spoken. The voices are generated on your phone, so listening works offline and your files stay with you.
Read aloud any book you already own
Open a novel, a textbook, study notes or a long report and press play. Auto-Reader handles EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, TXT, HTML, documents and images in one library, so you do not need a different app for every format. Scanned PDFs and photographed pages work too: the built-in text recognition turns the page into text the voice can read.
If you just want something to start with, the app includes a shelf of free public-domain classics you can add in one tap.
Natural on-device voices, not robotic ones
Most read-aloud apps fall back to the system voice. Auto-Reader generates speech with neural voices that run directly on your device, so sentences flow with natural rhythm and pauses. Because nothing has to be sent to a server, you can listen on a plane, underground or anywhere without a signal.
- Speeds from a relaxed pace up to 2.5x for fast listeners
- Background play with lock-screen, Bluetooth and Android Auto controls
- Character voices for dialogue (beta), so conversations are easier to follow
Follow along with word-by-word highlighting
As the voice reads, each word lights up on the page. That makes it easy to look away and find your place again, and it helps readers with dyslexia, people learning a new language, and anyone who absorbs more by reading and listening at the same time. Pause, tap a word to look it up in the offline dictionary, and carry on.
Listen in another language
Reading something in a language you are still learning? Auto-Reader can translate books and PDFs as you read, then read the translation aloud. It is a practical way to get through material that would otherwise sit unread.
Private by design
There is no account to create. Reading, voices, text recognition and AI features run on your device by default, and optional cloud features are only used with your consent. Want to keep the audio? See the audiobook maker. Prefer to listen while moving? Read about listening on a run, at the gym or on the commute.
Frequently asked questions
Can Auto-Reader read PDFs and EPUBs aloud?
Yes. It reads EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, TXT, HTML, documents and images aloud, including scanned pages, using built-in text recognition.
Does text to speech work offline?
Yes. The natural voices run on your phone, so once a voice is downloaded you can listen without an internet connection.
Can I follow the text while it is read?
Yes. Each word is highlighted as it is spoken, so you can read along or find your place at a glance.
How fast can it read?
You can set the speed up to 2.5x, and playback continues in the background with lock-screen and Bluetooth controls.
Is Auto-Reader free?
It is free to start. Premium features are available as an in-app purchase, with a free trial for new users.