Convert articles to audio
Turn what you read into what you listen to. txtpod converts articles into natural audio so you can listen later without losing context.
Save from anywhere
Use the share extension to save from any app or website. Your articles become podcast episodes you can listen to anywhere and anytime.
Private podcast feed
Your own podcast feed. Every article becomes an episode you can stream in any podcast player including Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and more.
Full player controls
If you don't use a podcast player, you can listen with a full player in txtpod. Organize the queue, change speed, skip, and manage your episodes with ease.
Make it yours
Create your own podcast with customizable cover, colors, title, and more so it feels personal and easy to find. No more saving piles of articles to read later.
Streaks and stats
Keep streaks of articles listened and track stats, so learning everyday new things becomes easier and an habit. Reading becomes part of your podcasts.
Popular ways people use txtpod
When commute
Save long reads during the day and listen on the way home in your podcast app.
When doing workouts
Queue articles and listen hands free while running, lifting, or walking.
Language learning
Translate automatically and listen in another language with natural voices.
Deep focus
Turn long form pieces into a playlist for distraction free listening at 1x, 1.5x or 2x speed.
Accessibility reading
Turn dense web pages into clear audio you can control with your player of choice.
Offline travel
Download episodes in your podcast app for flights and spotty connections.
Why txtpod?
txtpod focuses on podcast integration. You get a private feed, 30+ high quality voices, 20+ languages with auto translate, optional AI summaries, and customization. It fits right into your existing podcast habits instead of creating another reading app silo. Stop letting articles pile up. With txtpod, your reading queue transforms into a personal podcast that is ready whenever you are.
How txtpod works
- Save a link from the web or your favorite reader.
- txtpod extracts clean text and narrates it with a voice you choose.
- Each narration appears in your library and your private podcast feed.
Built for listeners
- Stream in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, and more.
- Choose from 30+ natural voices in 20+ languages.
- Use integrations like Instapaper, Readwise, or Matter to save faster.
Works with your tools
Save articles directly or connect services like Instapaper, Readwise, and Matter. If you are looking for a Speechify alternative that gives you a personal podcast, txtpod is a simple listen later app that turns text to speech and delivers a private RSS feed with natural, high quality voices in many languages.
How txtpod compares to other tools
Speechify alternative
Unlike a typical text to speech reader, txtpod creates a private podcast feed so episodes appear in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and Pocket Casts. Enjoy high quality AI voices with 30+ styles across 20+ languages.
Instapaper alternative
txtpod is not a read later app. It turns saved articles into audio and delivers them to your podcast player so you can listen hands free. Voices are natural and high fidelity, not robotic.
Readwise alternative
txtpod focuses on listening. Save links, convert to audio, and play in your existing podcast workflow. Choose from 30+ voice styles with clear, natural delivery. You can even sync with Readwise your articles.
Matter alternative
Many read later apps add audio playback in their own app. txtpod is different because it gives you a private podcast feed that works in any player and uses high quality AI voices for a pleasant listen.
Pocket alternative
Since Pocket shut down, you can use txtpod as an alternative. txtpod converts your saved articles to audio and publishes them to a private podcast you can hear in any player.
NaturalReader alternative
NaturalReader is a solid text to speech tool. txtpod is different because it outputs a private RSS feed so your narrated articles live in your podcast app with playlists, downloads, and speed control. txtpod voices sound natural thanks to high quality AI models.
What people say
My reading finally gets done
I save long reads during the day and listen on my commute. The private feed shows up in Overcast like any other podcast.
- Jamie L.
Natural voices I enjoy
The high fidelity voices sound great. I switch styles based on the topic and it keeps me engaged.
- Priya S.
Perfect for language practice
I read tech blogs in English but listen in Spanish. The auto translate plus natural voice combo is excellent.
- Marcos R.
Works with my tools
I send links from Instapaper and text shows up right away. It feels like a normal podcast I control.
- Erin T.
Commuter friendly
My backlog was stressful. Now I listen hands free. The 1.5x speed with a clear voice is perfect.
- David K.
Great for deep dives
Long form articles become focused listening sessions. I love choosing different voice styles for interviews vs essays.
- Zoe W.
Simple and reliable
Save a link, wait a minute, then it appears in my podcast app. Exactly what I wanted.
- Ken I.
Listening helps me retain more
Hearing the article while walking makes me remember better than scanning on a screen.
- Alicia P.
Exactly my workflow
I save from Readwise and listen in Pocket Casts. The private feed approach is ideal.
- Tom B.
How txtpod works
How is txtpod different from text to speech apps?
txtpod does not keep you in a new player. It creates a private podcast feed so your narrated articles show up in the podcast app you already use.
How is txtpod different from read later apps?
txtpod is focused on listening. It converts articles to audio and sends them to your podcast app rather than building another reading list.
Is txtpod a podcast player?
txtpod is not a full podcast player. It generates a personal podcast feed of your narrated articles that you play inside txtpod or in your favorite podcast player like Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and more.
What does txtpod do?
txtpod saves links of articles and converts it into natural audio to listen later, and publishes each narration to your private podcast feed.
Which podcast apps can I use?
You can subscribe to your private feed in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, and most podcast players that support private RSS feeds.
How many voices and languages are supported?
Choose from 30+ voice styles across 20+ languages. You can set a default and change per episode.
Can txtpod translate articles?
Yes, txtpod can translate automatically so you can listen in your preferred language.
Does txtpod work with Instapaper, Readwise, or Matter?
Yes. You can save directly or sync with tools like Instapaper, Readwise, or Matter to pull in saved links.
Is my feed private?
Each account has a private RSS feed meant only for your personal use. You can share your link with others to subscribe to your podcast, however they cannot find it unles you share it.
Can I change voice, speed, or language per episode?
Yes. Pick a default voice and speed, then override them for any individual article. You can also select a different language for translation.
How do I add the feed to Apple Podcasts?
Copy your private feed URL from txtpod and paste it into Apple Podcasts using Add Show by URL. The episodes will download like any other podcast. This works in all podcast players that support private RSS feeds.
How about Overcast or Pocket Casts?
Use Add URL or Add Private Feed in your player. After subscribing, new narrations appear automatically.
Does txtpod support PDFs or newsletters?
Links to public web pages work best. PDF and email newsletter support varies by formatting, it all depends if is avaialble on a website link. However, you cannot upload directly PDFs to txtpod.
Can I re-render an episode with another voice?
You can create a new narration with a different voice or settings and keep both versions or replace the original. You just have to save and process the link again.
Do you offer summaries?
txtpod can generate optional AI summaries to review the main points before you listen.
What about paywalled articles?
txtpod works with publicly accessible pages. Whatever you can read, you can listen to with txtpod.
Is my data private and can I listen offline?
Your private feed is unique to your account. Episodes can be downloaded in txtpod or in your podcast app for offline listening.