macOS App

Academic PDFs to Audio

Convert academic PDFs into natural-sounding audio, powered by AI. Listen to research papers on the go with high-quality text-to-speech.

Download on the Mac App Store
Papercast app — PDF to audio conversion

Powerful Features

Everything you need to turn research papers into listenable audio.

AI-Powered PDF Parsing

MinerU intelligently extracts text from complex academic layouts, tables, and equations.

Footnote Detection

Automatically detects footnotes and images, with optional AI enrichment for context.

Content Enrichment

OpenAI enriches extracted content for better readability and natural audio output.

11 TTS Voices

Choose from 11 natural-sounding voices — male and female — for the perfect listening experience.

MP3 & WAV Export

Export your audio in MP3 or WAV format. Perfect for listening on any device.

Speed Control

Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 2.0x. Listen at the pace that works for you.

How It Works

Three simple steps to transform any paper into audio.

1

Drop Your PDF

Drag and drop any academic PDF into Papercast. It handles complex layouts, tables, and equations.

2

AI Processes Content

MinerU parses the document while AI enriches the content for natural-sounding audio output.

3

Listen & Export

Listen with your preferred voice and speed, then export as MP3 or WAV for on-the-go listening.

See It in Action

Papercast setup view
Papercast conversion view
Papercast settings view
Papercast

Start Listening to Research

Download Papercast and transform how you consume academic papers.

Download on the Mac App Store