ElevenReader

What Is It, In Plain Words?

ElevenReader reads books, PDFs and web articles aloud in very natural-sounding voices. It's made by ElevenLabs, a company known for realistic AI voices.

It's good for listening while you rest your eyes.

What You Can Use It For

• Articles. Paste a link and listen.
• Ebooks and PDFs. Add a file and listen like an audiobook.
• Printed pages. Take a photo of a page in the app.

Getting Started Step By Step

On A Phone Or Tablet

1. Open the App Store (iPhone and iPad) or Google Play (Android).
2. Search for ElevenReader and check it's made by Eleven Labs. Copycat apps exist.
3. Tap Get or Install, then open it.

On A Computer

1. Open your web browser and go to elevenreader.io. Check the address carefully, because look-alike sites exist.
2. Sign up with your email or Google account.
3. Add a link, file or text, choose a voice and press play.

Things To Try Typing

Things to try in the app.

What It Costs

Prices checked 16 October 2026 on the official ElevenReader pricing page. Prices can change, so check there before you pay.

Privacy And Safety

• Files you upload are stored in your account. Avoid uploading private letters or documents with ID numbers.
• Never type passwords, PINs, bank or card numbers, your National Insurance number (UK) or Social Security number (USA).

Good Points And Watch-Outs

Good Points

• Very natural voices.
• Generous free plan.
• Sleep timer and speed controls.

Watch-Outs

• Free hours run out each month.
• Some voices sound almost human, so remember it's AI.
• Paid plans renew automatically.

Similar Tools

• Speechify: reads documents and web pages aloud.
• Seeing AI: reads text and describes scenes aloud.
• NotebookLM: plain summaries of documents you upload.

Common Questions

Is ElevenReader free?

Yes, with 10 hours of listening a month. Paid plans give more.

Can it read a PDF?

Yes. Add the file in the app and press play.

Who makes ElevenReader?

ElevenLabs, an AI voice company.