Everything you need to transcribe and listen
Drop a file, transcribe or listen, then follow the text, ask questions, and export.
Files
Audio and video transcription
Drop an audio or video file after signup. Speechdash turns it into a library document you can listen to, edit, and export. Free and Unlimited have different length and concurrency limits.
- Audio and video uploads
- Becomes a library document
- Credits per started minute
Import formats
Bring homework, articles, and notes into Speechdash. Language is detected at import so playback starts in the right voice.
- PDF upload
- Import from a URL
- Paste plain text
Many languages
Speechdash detects language when you import PDFs, URLs, or pasted text. Listening and transcription cover a wide range of languages.
- Detection at import
- Manual override
- Reindex on change
Listen
Eco playback
Optional local mode on desktop. Same natural voices, unlimited replay, and no credits. Playback starts in Cloud; switch to Eco in the voice popover.
- Unlimited on desktop
- Same voice characters
- No credits for playback
Cloud playback
Default playback. Cloud delivers server synthesis and works in mobile browsers. Listen with sentence highlighting and pick up on another device later.
- Works on mobile browsers
- Higher-quality audio
- Cached for export
Voice characters
Narrator, Questioner, and Expert presets shape how a document sounds. Choose a character voice and switch instantly while you listen.
- Ten character voices
- Role presets
- Change mid-playback
Sentence highlighting
The reader highlights each sentence in sync with audio. Click a line to jump there instantly while playback continues.
- Phrase-by-phrase sync
- Click to jump
- Minimal visual noise
Playback speed
Set speed from 0.5× to 2.5× to comprehend difficult passages or finish revision faster. Adjust anytime during playback.
- Half to two-and-a-half speed
- Instant updates
- Default preference
Resume playback
Every document in your library keeps its playback position. Switch between chapters and return without searching for your place.
- Per-document memory
- Survives sign-out
- Works across modes
Edit
Document editor
Correct OCR glitches, fix headings, and clean pasted ChatGPT output. Edit before listening or tune the document while audio plays.
- Rich text formatting
- Paste normalization
- Enhance for audio
Skip sentences
Mute repeated instructions, bibliographies, or code blocks while keeping the full document intact. Skips persist across playback sessions.
- Non-destructive skips
- Code block markers
- Edit mode sync
Ask questions
Pause and ask what a paragraph means. Speechdash answers from your file and can read replies aloud.
- Voice questions
- Context-aware replies
- Speak-aloud replies
Export
Audio export
Generate audio from PDFs and imported articles. Perfect for commutes, workouts, or listening without a live connection.
- Offline files
- Sentence-level billing
- Cached sentences
Public API
Create documents and generate speech with the same natural voices users hear in Speechdash. Authenticate with an API key, settle usage from your wallet, and keep everything in your library.
- Same voices as the app
- Documents stay in the library
- OpenAPI contract
Listening guides
What is Speechdash?
Drop a file to transcribe or listen. Follow the text and ask questions.
How it works
Drop a file, transcribe or listen, ask questions, and export.
For parents
Drop a homework PDF or a class recording.
Pricing
Cloud by default, optional Eco on desktop, Unlimited plans, and student discount.
Free tools
Listen to PDFs, convert recordings, and try Speechdash without buying an audiobook.
Import formats
PDF, text, URL, audio, and video from the homepage.
Listen to PDF
Upload homework, papers, or handouts and follow along.
Text to speech for students
Revision routines, skipped citations, and audio export.
Ask questions
Ask questions about what you hear while you listen.
Listen to articles
Paste a URL and listen to long-form web reading.
Listen when the screen is tiring
Focus-friendly listening with highlighting and speed control.