How to read research papers aloud

You can use ElevenReader to listen to research papers instead of reading them on a screen. Upload a PDF of your paper, choose an AI voice and listen to the text aloud.

ElevenReader supports academic documents, journal articles and other research materials in PDF format, making it useful for reviewing papers while studying or working.

How do I listen to a research paper with ElevenReader?

1. Open ElevenReader. Launch the app on your iPhone or Android device, or visit elevenreader.io to use the web version.
2. Select Upload a file.
3. Choose your research paper. Find the PDF saved on your device and select it.
4. Open the document once it has been imported.
5. Press play to hear the text read aloud.

You can also choose a different voice or adjust the playback speed.

Can ElevenReader read research papers from websites?

Yes. If a research paper is available as a webpage, you can import it into ElevenReader.

1. Open ElevenReader.
2. Select Paste a link.
3. Copy the URL of the research paper or article.
4. Paste the link into ElevenReader.
5. Open the imported content and start listening.

You can also use Open a webpage to browse supported websites and listen to their content.

Some academic websites require a subscription or institutional login, and some pages may not import correctly. If a URL does not import, download an accessible PDF and upload that file instead.

For more information, see How do I add content to ElevenReader?.

Can ElevenReader read scientific equations, tables, and figures?

ElevenReader converts written text into speech. Research papers often contain content that is not easily represented in audio, such as:

• Mathematical equations. Complex formulas and mathematical notation may not be read as intended.
• Tables. Data in rows and columns may lose its original structure when read aloud.
• Charts and figures. Visual information may need to be viewed in the original document.
• Special characters. Scientific symbols, abbreviations, and unusual notation may not always be pronounced correctly.

For papers containing complex visual or mathematical information, we recommend keeping the original document available while listening.

Can I listen to research papers in different languages?

Yes. ElevenReader supports text-to-speech in more than 90 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese.

You can upload a research paper written in a supported language and listen to it in ElevenReader.

For the full list, see What languages does ElevenReader support?.

Is there a limit to the length of research papers I can upload?

ElevenReader supports file uploads of up to 500 pages.

If a research paper or academic document exceeds this limit, divide it into smaller files before you upload it.

For more information, see What is the maximum file length supported in ElevenReader?.

Can I listen to research papers offline?

Yes. Eligible paid subscribers can download research papers for offline listening.

Once the audio has been prepared and saved in the app, you can listen without an internet connection.

Downloads usually take around 2-5 minutes to prepare, although larger documents may take longer. Offline content remains available for 60 days and can be renewed before it expires.

For more information, see How do offline downloads work?.