KolaRead
Listen to research papers
Get through your reading list on the bus, at the gym or between classes. KolaRead turns research papers and whitepapers into listening: it keeps the paper's structure, leaves out what no one reads aloud, and lights up each word so you can follow along when you're at your desk.
Start listening freeMade for papers
Section headings become the Contents, so you can jump to the methods or the conclusion. The paper's real title is used, not its file name.
Less noise
Running headers, page numbers and the reference list are left out, so you hear only the argument.
Follow every word
The word being read is highlighted, which helps with dense text, note-taking and reading in a second language.
Your place is kept
Stop anywhere and pick up from the same word later, on any device you sign in on.
Questions
Which papers does it work with?
PDFs from journals, preprint servers and your own drafts, as long as they contain text. Word files and web articles work too.
Does it read the references?
No. The reference list at the end is left out so the listening stops where the paper's argument ends.
Can I listen to a paper in another language?
Yes, in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese or Hindi, each with its own voices.
How much does it cost?
Every account gets 10 free hours of listening a month, no card needed. KolaRead Unlimited is $9.99 a month or $89.99 a year, with fair use up to 150 hours a month.