Read EPUB Aloud
Transform your EPUB books into immersive read experiences. Whether you're enjoying novels, studying textbooks, or read technical documentation, Readio lets you listen to EPUB files with natural AI voices while following along with synchronized highlighting and automatic scrolling.
Everything You Need to Read EPUB Aloud
Start with our powerful free tools designed to make read EPUB aloud easier and more accessible. Upload your book and experience hands-free read aloud with intelligent features.
- Table of Contents Navigation
Navigate through your EPUB with an interactive table of contents. Jump instantly to any chapter or section, making it easy to read aloud specific parts of long books.
- Auto-Scroll Technology
The page automatically scrolls to the sentence being read aloud, keeping you focused on the current text, perfect for read aloud novels or long textbooks.
- Sentence Highlighting
Each sentence is highlighted as it's read aloud, helping you maintain focus while you read.
- Click to Read
Click any sentence to jump directly to that point in the audio. Perfect for re-read passages or skipping ahead.
- Zoom Controls
Adjust text size with zoom controls for comfortable viewing on any screen size while read aloud.
- Mobile-Responsive Reader
Access EPUB and read anywhere, on any device with seamless mobile-responsive design.
Premium Features
Upgrade to access professional-level features that transform how you work with EPUB books. From audio exports to advanced customization, take your EPUB read aloud experience to the next level.
- Highlight & Annotate
- Mark important passages and add personal notes while read aloud. Perfect for students and book lovers.
- Audio Export & Download
- Convert your EPUB to MP3 files for offline read aloud. Export the entire book or selected chapters.
- Paragraph-Based Reading
- Experience more natural narration with paragraph-level audio generation that reduces awkward pauses when read aloud.
- Premium Voice Library
- Access high-quality AI voices with natural intonation. Choose from multiple languages and accents.
- Read Progress Sync
- Sync your read progress across all devices. Pick up right where you left off on any device.
- Bookmarks & Notes
- Create bookmarks and save notes at any point in your EPUB. Organize your read with personal annotations.
How to Read Your EPUB Aloud
Getting started is simple. Upload your book and let AI voices bring your content to life.
- Drag and drop any EPUB file into Readio. Supports all EPUB formats from novels to technical books.
- Choose from natural-sounding AI voices and customize read aloud speed, language, and preferences.
- Start reading aloud with synchronized highlighting. Navigate through chapters, adjust zoom, and control playback with ease.

Frequently asked questions
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- How do I read an EPUB aloud?
- Sign in to Readio, upload your EPUB file to the dashboard, and select it to open in our reader. Choose your AI voice and click play. The EPUB will be read aloud with synchronized highlighting and auto-scroll.
- Can I read protected EPUB files aloud?
- Readio supports standard EPUB formats. For DRM-protected files, you'll need to remove DRM protection first using authorized tools before uploading to read aloud.
- Is the EPUB reader mobile-friendly?
- Absolutely. Our EPUB reader is fully mobile-responsive, so you can upload, read, and listen to EPUB on your smartphone or tablet. All features work seamlessly on mobile devices.
- Can I download EPUB audio files?
- Yes, premium users can export and download their EPUB as audio files. This allows you to listen to your books offline.
- What free features are available?
- Free users get access to table of contents navigation, auto-scroll, sentence highlighting, click to read, zoom controls, mobile access, playback controls, and progress tracking. These features provide a complete EPUB reading aloud experience.
- What do I get with premium?
- Premium unlocks highlight and annotation tools, audio export, paragraph-based reading aloud for smoother narration, access to our premium voice library, cross-device progress sync, and advanced bookmarking with notes.
- Can I control the reading speed?
- Yes, you can adjust the reading aloud speed to match your preference. Whether you want to read books quickly or listen at a slower pace, our speed controls give you full flexibility.
- Which languages are supported?
- Our EPUB reader supports 140+ languages with natural-sounding AI voices. You can read EPUB aloud in multiple languages, perfect for foreign language books and language learning.
- Do I need to install software?
- No installation required. Read EPUB Aloud is a web-based tool that works directly in your browser. Just sign in, upload your EPUB, and start reading aloud immediately.
- How does auto-scroll work?
- While your EPUB is being read aloud, the page automatically scrolls to keep the current sentence visible. This synchronized scrolling ensures you're always looking at the text being spoken.
- Can I save my reading progress?
- Yes, the reader automatically saves your progress. Premium users can also sync their reading progress across multiple devices, so you can continue reading on any device.