Playtext

Playtext helps you read more by converting your saved content—articles, PDFs, and books—into audiobooks with realistic AI voices. Instead of struggling to fit reading into a busy day, you can press play and listen, training your ears to keep up with faster delivery while staying focused on comprehension.

With Playtext, you can adjust playback speed up to 3x the normal speed (use the “+” icon to speed things up). A key feature is the ability to read and listen at the same time, which supports content retention and comprehension—so you’re not just hearing words faster, you’re also following along.

Playtext also works like a read-it-later app: save web articles and build a personal reading list so you can return to them anytime. Playback and progress sync across devices, making it easy to pick up where you left off whether you’re on one device or another.

Pricing is available in two tiers: Free includes 2 hours of playtime every week with high-quality AI voices, adjustable speed reading, and sync across all devices. Pro offers unlimited playtime with the same core features for $5/month or $40/year.

Is Playtext free to use?

Yes. Playtext offers a Free plan with 2 hours of playtime every week and no credit card required.

How does Playtext work?

Playtext turns articles, PDFs, and books into audiobooks using realistic AI voices. You can then adjust playback speed and use read-and-listen together to improve retention.

What kinds of content can I listen to?

You can convert and listen to articles, PDFs, and books. You can also save web articles to your personal reading list.

Can I listen faster than normal reading?

Yes. Playtext lets you speed up playback up to 3x the normal speed, so you can consume information more quickly.

Does Playtext support reading and listening at the same time?

Yes. Playtext lets you read and listen simultaneously, which helps with content retention and comprehension.

How does syncing work across devices?

Playtext syncs so you can access your listening and continue where you left off across all your devices.