txtpod: Articles to Podcast
Articles to Podcast
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Transform articles or PDFs into podcast episodes. Receive daily news updates. Enjoy narration with natural voices in 20+ languages.
Discover txtpod, the simple and efficient way to turn text into audio.
- Save any article or PDF, and txtpod transforms it into a podcast episode.
- Select topics for the AI to explore and generate articles that sound human.
- Get daily news on your favourite topics, automatically delivered as episodes straight to your podcast.
- Listen in your language with more than 30 natural AI voices in over 20 languages.
- Personal podcast feed available anywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast.
- Stay organised with streaks, archives, stats, and customisable covers.
- Works offline; your reading becomes listening.
No more article overload. With txtpod, what you wish to read is now ready to be heard.
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more This update makes the app smoother, faster and more reliable where it matters most:
- More reliable processing: Articles now process more consistently, especially when you add or update several at once.
- Faster performance with large libraries: If you have lots of episodes, screens that used to feel slow should now load noticeably faster.
FROM PREVIOUS UPDATE:
iPad and Mac (Apple Silicon) app
• txtpod is now available on iPad and Mac, making it easier to save and listen to articles on larger screens.
• Save articles directly from the Share extension or the Safari extension on iPad and Mac.
• Listen seamlessly on iPad or Mac.
• If you already have an active subscription on iPhone, tap Restore Purchases at the bottom of the paywall and Apple will automatically unlock the premium version of the app.
• The Explore section is not yet available on iPad and Mac and will be added in a future update.
Processing queue, send multiple articles at once
• Articles are processed in a queue.
• No need to wait for one article to finish before sending the next.
Sync between devices
• Inbox syncs automatically via iCloud when using the same Apple ID.
• Sync is tied to your Apple ID on the device, not your txtpod account.
Improvements and fixes
• Smarter AI responses in Explore, with more insightful summaries and more polished news results.
• Saving articles is now significantly more reliable at detecting content.
• Fixed an issue where saved articles could be lost if the app was not opened shortly after saving.
2026.3.1 4 Mar
This update makes the app smoother, faster and more reliable where it matters most:
- More reliable processing: Articles now process more consistently, especially when you add or update several at once.
- Faster performance with large libraries: If you have lots of episodes, screens that used to feel slow should now load noticeably faster.
FROM PREVIOUS UPDATE:
iPad and Mac (Apple Silicon) app
• txtpod is now available on iPad and Mac, making it easier to save and listen to articles on larger screens.
• Save articles directly from the Share extension or the Safari extension on iPad and Mac.
• Listen seamlessly on iPad or Mac.
• If you already have an active subscription on iPhone, tap Restore Purchases at the bottom of the paywall and Apple will automatically unlock the premium version of the app.
• The Explore section is not yet available on iPad and Mac and will be added in a future update.
Processing queue, send multiple articles at once
• Articles are processed in a queue.
• No need to wait for one article to finish before sending the next.
Sync between devices
• Inbox syncs automatically via iCloud when using the same Apple ID.
• Sync is tied to your Apple ID on the device, not your txtpod account.
Improvements and fixes
• Smarter AI responses in Explore, with more insightful summaries and more polished news results.
• Saving articles is now significantly more reliable at detecting content.
• Fixed an issue where saved articles could be lost if the app was not opened shortly after saving.
2026.3 14 Feb
This update introduces new photorealistic, high‑quality image generation for Explore episodes, along with other minor improvements and bug fixes.
FROM PREVIOUS UPDATE:
iPad and Mac (Apple Silicon) App
• txtpod is now available on iPad and Mac, making it easier to save and listen to articles on larger screens.
• Save articles directly from the Share extension or the Safari extension on iPad and Mac.
• Listen seamlessly on iPad or Mac.
• If you already have an active subscription on iPhone, tap Restore Purchases at the bottom of the paywall and Apple will automatically unlock the premium version of the app.
• The Explore section is not yet available on iPad and Mac and will be added in a future update.
Processing Queue – send multiple articles at once
• Articles are now processed in a queue.
• No need to wait for one article to finish before sending the next.
Sync Between Devices
• Inbox syncs automatically via iCloud when using the same Apple ID.
• Sync is tied to your Apple ID on the device, not your txtpod account.
Improvements and Fixes
• Smarter AI responses in Explore, with more insightful summaries and more polished news results.
• Saving articles is now significantly more reliable at detecting content.
• Fixed an issue where saved articles could be lost if the app was not opened shortly after saving.
2026.2 7 Jan
This update focuses on cross-device continuity, reliability, and a smoother long-form listening workflow. It is the first of many updates for 2026. Thank you for using txtpod.
iPad and Mac (Apple Silicon) App
• txtpod is now available on iPad and Mac, making it easier to save and listen to articles on larger screens.
• Save articles directly from the Share extension or the Safari extension on iPad and Mac.
• Listen seamlessly on iPad or Mac.
• If you already have an active subscription on iPhone, tap Restore Purchases at the bottom of the paywall and Apple will automatically unlock the premium version of the app.
• The Explore section is not yet available on iPad and Mac and will be added in a future update.
Processing queue, send multiple articles at once
• Articles are now processed in a queue.
• No need to wait for one article to finish before sending the next.
Sync between devices
• Inbox syncs automatically via iCloud when using the same Apple ID.
• Sync is linked to your Apple ID on the device, not your txtpod account.
Improvements and fixes
• Smarter AI responses in Explore, with more insightful summaries and more polished news results.
• Saving articles is now significantly more reliable at detecting content.
• Fixed an issue where saved articles could be lost if the app was not opened shortly after saving.
2026.1 4 Jan
This update brings new AI models that noticeably boost the app’s intelligence across key features. Topic suggestions are more relevant, News articles and Explore episodes are generated with better coherence, and article-to-audio narration sounds more natural and accurate.
PDF-to-audio conversion has also been refined for improved reliability and clarity. This release additionally includes several performance optimisations and bug fixes to deliver a faster, smoother experience throughout the app.
2025.3 18/12/2025
In this update, we've tackled various issues to improve your experience. Notably, we've fixed a bug that caused images in the player to reload unexpectedly. Enjoy a smoother, more reliable viewing experience with better stability and performance.
2025.2.4 26/11/2025
This update enhances your experience:
• txtpod now supports Spanish, French, and German, alongside English
• Faster, reliable article updates in txtpod News
• New Safari Extension for Mac: save articles directly from your browser to txtpod
• Enhanced PDF reading and playback quality
• Various minor fixes and refinements throughout the app
2025.2.3 23/11/2025
This update brings improvements across the app:
• txtpod is now available in Spanish, French, and German, in addition to English
• Better article delivery in txtpod News for faster, more reliable updates
• New Safari Extension for Mac, save articles directly from your browser to txtpod
• Improved PDF reading and playback quality
• Numerous small fixes and refinements throughout the app
2025.2.1 06/11/2025
This update brings major improvements across the app:
• txtpod is now available in Spanish, French, and German, in addition to English
• Better article delivery in txtpod News for faster, more reliable updates
• New Safari Extension for Mac, save articles directly from your browser to txtpod
• Improved PDF reading and playback quality
• Numerous small fixes and refinements throughout the app
2025.2 04/11/2025
This update brings major new ways to make txtpod smarter and more useful:
• txtpod Explore — ask about any topic and let AI research and write a full article in your chosen language, complexity, and style.
• txtpod News — pick your favorite subjects and get a daily podcast episode automatically delivered to your feed.
• Import PDFs — turn any PDF into an audio episode with natural AI narration.
• Plus many small improvements across the app for smoother performance and a better listening experience.
2025.1.6 23/10/2025
This update brings major new ways to make txtpod smarter and more useful:
• txtpod Explore — ask about any topic and let AI research and write a full article in your chosen language, complexity, and style.
• txtpod News — pick your favorite subjects and get a daily podcast episode automatically delivered to your feed.
• Import PDFs — turn any PDF into an audio episode with natural AI narration.
• Plus many small improvements across the app for smoother performance and a better listening experience.
2025.1.5 15/10/2025
This update brings major new ways to make txtpod smarter and more useful:
• txtpod Explore — ask about any topic and let AI research and write a full article in your chosen language, complexity, and style.
• txtpod News — pick your favorite subjects and get a daily podcast episode automatically delivered to your feed.
• Import PDFs — turn any PDF into an audio episode with natural AI narration.
• Plus many small improvements across the app for smoother performance and a better listening experience.
2025.1.4 13/10/2025
This update brings major new ways to make txtpod smarter and more useful:
• txtpod Explore — ask about any topic and let AI research and write a full article in your chosen language, complexity, and style.
• txtpod News — pick your favorite subjects and get a daily podcast episode automatically delivered to your feed.
• Import PDFs — turn any PDF into an audio episode with natural AI narration.
• Plus many small improvements across the app for smoother performance and a better listening experience.
2025.1.3 10/10/2025
This update brings major new ways to make txtpod smarter and more useful:
• txtpod Explore — ask about any topic and let AI research and write a full article in your chosen language, complexity, and style.
• txtpod News — pick your favorite subjects and get a daily podcast episode automatically delivered to your feed.
• Import PDFs — turn any PDF into an audio episode with natural AI narration.
• Plus many small improvements across the app for smoother performance and a better listening experience.
2025.1 08/10/2025
Welcome to txtpod!
• Save links and turn articles into podcast episodes
• Natural AI voices with 30+ options in 20+ languages
• Private RSS feed you can subscribe to in any podcast app
• Archive, streaks, stats, and customizable covers
Start turning your reading into listening today.
2025.0.6 01/10/2025
Welcome to txtpod!
• Save links and turn articles into podcast episodes
• Natural AI voices with 30+ options in 20+ languages
• Private RSS feed you can subscribe to in any podcast app
• Archive, streaks, stats, and customizable covers
Start turning your reading into listening today.
2025.0.4 30/09/2025
Welcome to txtpod!
• Save links and turn articles into podcast episodes
• Natural AI voices with 30+ options in 20+ languages
• Private RSS feed you can subscribe to in any podcast app
• Archive, streaks, stats, and customizable covers
Start turning your reading into listening today.
2025.0.3 28/09/2025
Welcome to txtpod!
• Save links and turn articles into podcast episodes
• Natural AI voices with 30+ options in 20+ languages
• Private RSS feed you can subscribe to in any podcast app
• Archive, streaks, stats, and customizable covers
Start turning your reading into listening today.
2025.0.2 24/09/2025
Welcome to txtpod v1.0!
• Save links and turn articles into podcast episodes
• Natural AI voices with 30+ options in 20+ languages
• Private RSS feed you can subscribe to in any podcast app
• Archive, streaks, stats, and customizable covers
Start turning your reading into listening today.
2025.0.1 15/09/2025
This update makes the app smoother, faster and more reliable where it matters most:
- More reliable processing: Articles now process more consistently, especially when you add or update several at once.
- Faster performance with large libraries: If you have lots of episodes, screens that used to feel slow should now load noticeably faster.
FROM PREVIOUS UPDATE:
iPad and Mac (Apple Silicon) app
• txtpod is now available on iPad and Mac, making it easier to save and listen to articles on larger screens.
• Save articles directly from the Share extension or the Safari extension on iPad and Mac.
• Listen seamlessly on iPad or Mac.
• If you already have an active subscription on iPhone, tap Restore Purchases at the bottom of the paywall and Apple will automatically unlock the premium version of the app.
• The Explore section is not yet available on iPad and Mac and will be added in a future update.
Processing queue, send multiple articles at once
• Articles are processed in a queue.
• No need to wait for one article to finish before sending the next.
Sync between devices
• Inbox syncs automatically via iCloud when using the same Apple ID.
• Sync is tied to your Apple ID on the device, not your txtpod account.
Improvements and fixes
• Smarter AI responses in Explore, with more insightful summaries and more polished news results.
• Saving articles is now significantly more reliable at detecting content.
• Fixed an issue where saved articles could be lost if the app was not opened shortly after saving.
more Version 2026.3.1 4 Mar
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