Run & Read: Listen on the Go

About this app

About Run & Read Run & Read is a free, user-friendly text-to-speech app designed to bring your digital content to life. Using Apple's powerful embedded text-to-speech engine, our app converts PDFs, EPUBs, TXT files, or any copied text into engaging audio—so you can enjoy your favorite books and articles anytime, anywhere. Our Mission We believe that great literature and valuable information should be accessible to everyone. Run & Read makes it easy to listen to your digital content while you’re on the go—whether you’re exercising, commuting, or simply relaxing. Curated Public Domain Library To help you get started, we’ve preloaded a selection of classic books from public domain sources, including titles from Project Gutenberg. These timeless works are legally free to use and share, allowing you to explore classic literature without any copyright concerns. We encourage you to support authors and publishers by enjoying content that you have legally acquired. Legal & Copyright Notice Run & Read is committed to respecting intellectual property rights. Please use this app only for your personally purchased digital content or for works that are in the public domain. For preloaded books from Project Gutenberg and other sources, we adhere strictly to their guidelines and terms of use. Thank you for choosing Run & Read. We hope our app enriches your daily routine by making reading more accessible and enjoyable! Run & Read is a free, user-friendly app that transforms your favorite texts into engaging audio using Apple's powerful embedded text-to-speech engine. Perfect for students, professionals, and book lovers on the go, Run & Read makes it effortless to listen to content anytime, anywhere. --- You can find instructions on how to generate RANDR books yourself here (a more user-friendly version of this pipeline is coming soon): https://github.com/sergenes/runandread-audiobook Key Features: Multi-Format Support: Convert PDFs, EPUBs, TXT files, or even text copied from your clipboard into speech. Intelligent Preprocessing: Easily skip unreadable sections—such as tables of contents or metadata—with quick and intuitive controls, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted listening experience. Customizable Narration: Choose from a variety of voices and adjust the speaking rate for each text or book to match your preferences. One-Touch Bookmarks: Easily mark important sections while listening and revisit them later from your list of saved bookmarks. Seamless Playback Controls: Control playback directly from the Lock Screen or your Apple Watch for a truly hands-free experience. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate effortlessly through your reading material with intuitive controls designed for a smooth text-to-speech experience. Experience accessible reading with Run & Read and enjoy your favorite content hands-free and eyes-free. Download now and transform the way you listen!

We are committed to continuously improving the Run & Read app to enhance your experience. In version 2.0, we improved end-of-book recognition and made several minor updates. In the previous updates: - Improved the narration of textbooks by filtering out unnecessary characters. - Added support for RANDR audiobooks generated with high-quality AI voice models. You can find instructions on how to generate RANDR books yourself here (a more user-friendly version of this pipeline is coming soon): https://github.com/sergenes/runandread-audiobook - We've refined the highlighted text on the player screen, improved bookmark presentation, and fixed an issue with repeating narration. - Improved the sorting of the library list to always show recent reads at the top. - Added playback progress indication to the lock screen and Apple Watch. - Auto voice selection upon language change. - Play text sample directly in the Voice selection dialog, allowing you to easily choose from a wide variety of voices (subject to language support). - Increased fast forward and rewind functionality to 30 seconds. - Made reading speed selection (voice rate) more precise and useful Have a question, suggestion, or issue? Please email us at support@answersolutions.net.

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