KolaRead

Text to speech for students

Turn your reading list into listening. Add course readings, papers, book chapters, articles and web pages, and KolaRead reads them aloud in a natural voice while each word lights up, so you can follow along, take notes, or listen on the way to class.

Start listening free

Everything on your reading list

PDFs, EPUB books, Word and PowerPoint files, web pages and pasted text.

Follow along

The word being read is highlighted, which helps with focus, dyslexia and studying in a second language.

Listen anywhere

It runs in your browser on your laptop or phone, and keeps your place in every reading.

Free to start

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.

Questions

Do I need to install anything?

No. KolaRead runs in your browser. Sign up, add something to read and press play.

Can I change how it looks?

Yes: light, dark or paper themes, the font and its size, and the highlight colour.

What languages can it read?

English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Hindi.