# ReadLoudly

> Transform PDFs, eBooks & documents into natural audio with AI voices

## About ReadLoudly

ReadLoudly is a comprehensive document-to-audio platform that turns static documents into immersive listening experiences. Founded in 2023 and registered as ReadLoudly, LLC in Delaware, USA, the platform serves thousands of users across 90+ countries, processing over 50,000 documents monthly.

## Core Features

### Document Processing
- **Multi-format Support**: PDF, EPUB, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, DOCX, TXT, HTML, RTF, FB2, CHM, and 15+ other formats
- **Scanned Document Support**: Built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for image-based PDFs and scanned documents
- **File Size Limits**: 
  - Free: Up to 50 MB
  - Premium Core: Up to 500 MB
  - Premium Plus: Up to 500 MB
  - Premium Pro: Up to 500 MB

### AI Voice Technology
- **1,200+ Premium AI Voices** in 40+ languages and regional accents
- **50+ Free Browser Voices** included with all accounts
- **Voice Types**:
  - **Standard Voices**: Cost-efficient, great for general use (4 characters = 1 credit)
  - **Natural Voices**: Ultra-realistic neural voices with human-like intonation (1 character = 1 credit)
- **Customization**: Adjustable speed (0.5x to 2.0x) and pitch control without distortion
- **Preview Before Use**: Listen to voice samples before spending credits

### Reading & Study Features
- **ReadLoudly Study Hub**: All-in-one AI study workspace generating interactive Tutor Lessons, instant MCQ Quizzes with difficulty options, active-recall 3D Flashcards, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Written Tests, and Smart Study Notes from PDFs, Word docs, and EPUBs.
- **AI Audio Podcast Studio**: Transforms study documents into 2-host conversational audio discussions across 4 tone styles (Casual, Deep Dive, News, Storytelling).
- **Intelligent Navigation**: Page view, chapter navigation, bookmark management
- **Highlighting System**: Save important passages with custom colors
- **AI Chat**: Ask questions and get answers directly from your documents
- **AI Summaries**: Generate concise summaries of long documents
- **Dark Mode**: Eye-friendly reading in low-light conditions
- **Bookmarks**: Save and organize key sections across all documents
- **Book Expiry**:
  - Free: 30 days
  - Premium: Forever (unlimited retention)

### Collaboration
- **Document Sharing**:
  - Free: Share with up to 2 people
  - Core: Share with up to 200 people
  - Plus: Share with up to 500 people
  - Pro: Unlimited sharing
- **Email Sharing**: Send document access directly via email

### PDF Tools (Browser-based)
- PDF Merge: Combine multiple PDFs
- PDF Split: Extract specific pages
- PDF Compress: Reduce file size
- PDF Convert: Transform between formats
- **Privacy-First**: All tools run client-side (files never leave your device)

## Subscription Plans

### Free Plan ($0/month)
- 50+ free browser voices (browser TTS only)
- 10 pages per document processing
- Up to 50 MB file uploads
- Books expire after 30 days
- Share with up to 2 people
- Includes ads
- Limited bookmarks & highlights
- 10 AI chat messages per day
- 3 AI summaries per day

### Core Plan ($5/month | $50/year)
- 100,000 voice credits/month (1.2M/year)
- ~9.6 hours Standard voice OR ~2.4 hours Natural voice (monthly)
- ~115 hours Standard OR ~29 hours Natural (yearly)
- Process entire documents at once
- Up to 500 MB file uploads
- Books stored forever
- Share with up to 200 people
- Ad-free experience
- Unlimited bookmarks & highlights
- 50 AI chat messages per day
- 10 AI summaries per day

### Plus Plan ($10/month | $100/year) — **RECOMMENDED**
- 200,000 voice credits/month (2.4M/year)
- ~19 hours Standard voice OR ~4.8 hours Natural voice (monthly)
- ~230 hours Standard OR ~58 hours Natural (yearly)
- Process entire documents at once
- Up to 500 MB file uploads
- Books stored forever
- Share with up to 500 people
- Ad-free experience
- Unlimited bookmarks & highlights
- 100 AI chat messages per day
- 20 AI summaries per day

### Pro Plan ($19/month | $190/year)
- 400,000 voice credits/month (4.8M/year)
- ~38 hours Standard voice OR ~9.6 hours Natural voice (monthly)
- ~461 hours Standard OR ~115 hours Natural (yearly)
- Process entire documents at once
- Up to 500 MB file uploads
- Books stored forever
- Unlimited sharing
- Ad-free experience
- Unlimited bookmarks & highlights
- Unlimited AI chat messages
- Unlimited AI summaries

### Additional Options
- **Prepaid Voice Credits**: Available for purchase (valid for 180 days)
- **New User Discount**: 10% off first subscription (if not previously redeemed)
- **Annual Savings**: Save 2 months when choosing yearly billing

## Primary Use Cases

### 1. Academic & Student Learning
- **Dyslexia & ADHD Support**: Audio bypasses decoding barriers, allowing direct comprehension
- **Multitasking Study**: Listen during commutes, walks, gym sessions
- **Research Papers**: Convert dense academic PDFs into listenable audio
- **Lecture Notes**: Transform written notes into audio reviews
- **Textbook Reading**: Process entire textbooks with chapter navigation
- **Pre-Lecture Preparation**: Listen to assigned readings before class
- **Exam Revision**: Convert study notes to audio for mobile review

### 2. Professional Use
- **Report Review**: Listen to business reports during commutes
- **Document Proofreading**: Catch errors by hearing text read aloud
- **Email Management**: Convert long email threads to audio
- **Contract Review**: Process legal documents hands-free
- **Meeting Preparation**: Listen to briefing materials on-the-go

### 3. Accessibility
- **Visual Impairments**: Full document access through audio
- **Learning Disabilities**: Alternative input method for text processing
- **Reading Fatigue**: Reduce cognitive load from prolonged visual reading
- **Multilingual Learning**: Practice pronunciation and language comprehension

### 4. Content Consumption
- **eBook Library**: Convert personal eBook collections to audiobooks
- **Blog Articles**: Listen to saved web content
- **Research & Documentation**: Process technical documentation hands-free
- **Fiction & Stories**: Enjoy books with natural AI narration

## Technical Stack
- **Frontend**: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS
- **Backend**: Node.js, NestJS
- **Database**: MongoDB
- **Infrastructure**: AWS (Amazon Web Services)
- **Processing**: Client-side for privacy-sensitive operations
- **Platform**: 100% browser-based (no downloads required)

## Browser Compatibility
- Works on any modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Mobile-responsive design (iOS Safari, Android Chrome)
- Cross-device sync (documents accessible across all devices)
- Progressive Web App capabilities

## Privacy & Security
- **U.S.-Based Company**: Registered in Delaware, USA
- **Client-Side Processing**: PDF tools run locally (files never uploaded)
- **Secure Document Storage**: Encrypted cloud storage for user books
- **GDPR Compliant**: Privacy-first data handling
- **24/7 Support**: Available through in-app messaging and help button

## Payment & Refunds
- **Payment Processor**: Stripe (supports all major cards and digital wallets)
- **Payment Methods**: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- **Subscription Management**: Cancel or change plans anytime from dashboard
- **Refund Policy**: Available under certain conditions (see refund policy page)
- **No Hidden Fees**: All-inclusive pricing

## Key Differentiators

### vs. Traditional Audiobook Services
- Upload **your own documents** (not limited to published audiobooks)
- No subscription required for basic features
- Keep your personal library (not rental-based)

### vs. Other Text-to-Speech Tools
- **1,200+ Premium Voices** (most competitors offer 50-200)
- **AI Chat & Summaries** integrated directly with documents
- **Scanned PDF Support** with built-in OCR
- **Forever Storage** for premium users (not 7-day or 30-day limits)
- **Generous Sharing Limits** (up to 500 people on Plus plan)
- **Academic-Focused Features** (bookmarks, highlights, chapter navigation)

## Research-Backed Benefits

### For Dyslexia
- Removes decoding barriers (letters transposing, word blurring)
- Frees cognitive resources for comprehension
- Reduces reading fatigue and anxiety
- Improves reading comprehension scores
- Enables bimodal learning (visual + audio simultaneously)

### For ADHD
- Locks attention through auditory processing channel
- Reduces mental drift from static text
- Enables movement-based learning (walk + listen)
- Faster playback speeds (1.25-1.5x) improve focus
- Better retention compared to visual-only reading

### For All Learners
- **Pomodoro-Compatible**: 20-25 minute listening blocks
- **Active Recall**: Listen, then summarize from memory
- **Spaced Repetition**: Easy re-listening for retention
- **Multisensory Learning**: Engage multiple processing channels

## Getting Started

### For Guests (No Account)
1. Visit readloudly.com
2. Upload a document (PDF, EPUB, etc.)
3. Click play to listen with free browser voices
4. Access basic features (no signup required)

### For Registered Users
1. Sign up with email or Gmail
2. Upload documents to personal library
3. Choose from 50+ free voices or upgrade for premium voices
4. Save bookmarks, highlights, and access across devices
5. Share documents with friends/classmates via email

### First Week Workflow (Students)
- **Day 1**: Upload one chapter, listen at 1.0x speed
- **Day 2**: Try 1.25x speed, adjust to preference
- **Day 3**: Test with different subject (notice voice/speed preferences)
- **Day 4**: Listen during a walk (test focus during movement)
- **Day 5**: Upload revision notes, listen as review session
- **Day 6-7**: Rest and assess retention vs. visual reading

## Common Questions

**Q: Can I use ReadLoudly for commercial purposes?**  
A: No, voices are licensed strictly for personal, non-commercial use. Contact support for commercial licensing.

**Q: Do credits expire?**  
A: Subscription credits reset monthly/yearly. Prepaid credits are valid for 180 days.

**Q: Can I cancel anytime?**  
A: Yes, cancel from your dashboard anytime. No cancellation fees.

**Q: What happens to my books if I cancel premium?**  
A: Books revert to Free plan rules (30-day retention). Maintain subscription to keep forever.

**Q: Can I switch voices mid-document?**  
A: Yes, switch between any voices without restriction (only credits limit usage).

**Q: Do you support languages other than English?**  
A: Yes, 40+ languages and regional accents supported.

**Q: Is there a mobile app?**  
A: No dedicated app needed—fully functional in any mobile browser.

**Q: Can I download the audio?**  
A: Yes on the paid plans. Core, Plus and Pro can export narration as an MP3 for offline listening; the export uses the plan's voice credits. The free plan streams in the browser without downloading.

## Contact & Support
- **Website**: https://readloudly.com
- **Support**: Available 24/7 via help button or support@readloudly.com
- **Social**: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, TikTok

## Company Information
- **Legal Name**: ReadLoudly, LLC
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Location**: Delaware, USA
- **Users**: Thousands across 90+ countries
- **Documents Processed**: 50,000+ monthly

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# Supported File Formats

## eBook Formats
- EPUB (.epub)
- MOBI (.mobi)
- AZW (.azw)
- AZW3 (.azw3)
- FB2 (.fb2)
- CHM (.chm)
- LRF (.lrf)
- LIT (.lit)

## Document Formats
- PDF (.pdf) — including scanned PDFs with OCR
- Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
- Rich Text Format (.rtf)
- OpenDocument Text (.odt)
- Plain Text (.txt)
- HTML (.html, .htm)

## Image Formats (for OCR)
- JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
- PNG (.png)
- GIF (.gif)
- BMP (.bmp)
- WebP (.webp)
- TIFF (.tif, .tiff)

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# llms-full.txt

For complete technical documentation, API schemas, and detailed implementation guides, see:
https://readloudly.com/llms-full.txt