Step by step
- Edge: open the PDF and press Ctrl+Shift+U.
- Any reader: copy the text and paste it into the box above.
- Scanned PDF: PDF to image, then Image to text, then paste here.
At a glance
| Option | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Edge PDF viewer | Ctrl+Shift+U | Natural voices |
| Acrobat Reader | View › Read Out Loud | Desktop app |
| Reader above | Paste the text | Any device |
Related questions
Can it read an EPUB?
Open the book in an app that lets you copy text, then paste a chapter here; e-reader apps often have their own read-aloud.
Why does the PDF reader read page numbers and headers?
They are part of the text; delete them after pasting if they bother you.
Is the PDF uploaded?
No, you only paste text into this page.
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Updated November 14, 2026.