Are you looking for a text-to-speech reader that can bring personality and excitement to its voice? Look no further than ElevenLabs. The Reader app is now available in 32 different languages, expanding its reach and capabilities.
From PDFs to articles to novels, this app can read aloud in hundreds of different voices, including those of famous celebrities like Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Laurence Olivier.
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Originally launched in June, Reader was limited to the US, UK, and Canada. However, recent updates have made the app accessible in various other countries, offering support for languages such as Portuguese, Spanish, French, Hindi, German, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Italian, Tamil, and Swedish, as reported by TechCrunch.
The latest version of the app is powered by ElevenLabs’ cutting-edge Turbo 2.5 model, boasting higher quality and lower latency in conversational artificial intelligence (AI). This technology enhancement has resulted in a 25% increase in speed for English text-to-speech, triple the speed for Hindi, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and 27 other languages, and the addition of support for Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Norwegian.
While Reader was initially exclusive to iOS, ElevenLabs has now launched an Android version of the app. Users can enjoy a complimentary three-month trial period before choosing from a variety of plans, ranging from the free version with 10,000 credits per month to the Pro version at $99 per month with 500,000 credits monthly.
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To experience the magic of Reader, simply download and install the app from the iOS or Android store. Upon launching the app for the first time, you’ll be prompted to create an account and select your preferred voice option.
The Home screen features a selection of books for your listening pleasure, including classics like Cinderella, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Tap any title to start listening and enjoy features like pause, resume, speed adjustment, and voice selection.
Add your own content to the app by tapping the plus icon on the Home screen and selecting your preferred input method, such as writing text, importing a URL, uploading a file, or scanning a document.
Explore all available voice options by tapping the Voices icon at the bottom of the screen. From celebrity voices to conversational tones, the app offers a wide range of choices. Save your favorite voices by selecting the plus icon.
In addition to the app, ElevenLabs offers a website where you can paste text to be read aloud, access various voices, and even generate sound effects like a roaring lion or a choir of angels.