EarCast - Article to Podcast

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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• May 31, 2026
  description

  EarCast turns web articles into natural audio with one click.
  
  Open an article, click the EarCast icon, choose a voice, and listen in seconds. EarCast extracts the article text, generates natural audio, and gives you a floating player right on the page. You can also download the MP3, save articles in your local Library, or add converted articles to your private podcast RSS feed.
  
  Why EarCast is different
  
  Most read-aloud tools stop at in-browser playback. EarCast can turn your reading list into a private podcast feed. Add your feed once to a podcast app that supports custom RSS, and converted articles can appear like podcast episodes.
  
  Works with podcast apps that support custom RSS feeds, including Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, and other RSS podcast apps.
  
  How it works
  
  Open any web article in Chrome.
  Click the EarCast icon.
  Review the detected title, word count, and listen time.
  Choose one of 6 natural voices.
  Preview the voice if you want.
  Click Convert to Audio.
  Listen in the page, download the MP3, save it in your Library, or add it to your private podcast feed.
  Core features
  
  One-click article to audio conversion
  6 natural voice options: Nova, Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, and Shimmer
  Voice previews before you convert
  Floating in-page audio player
  Play, pause, skip 15 seconds, drag, collapse, and change speed
  Download converted articles as MP3 files
  Local Library of converted articles
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Light, dark, and system color themes
  Smart article extraction using Mozilla Readability
  Free trial with 10 total article conversions
  No account or credit card required to start
  Pro plan for unlimited conversions and longer article support
  Good for
  
  Listening to long articles while commuting
  Catching up during walks, workouts, chores, or errands
  Reducing screen time and reading fatigue
  Turning research, newsletters, blogs, and documentation into audio
  Saving useful articles into a podcast-style workflow
  Making web articles easier to consume if you prefer listening
  Privacy
  
  EarCast is designed to use the minimum data needed to generate audio.
  
  No behavioral advertising
  No sale of user data
  No browsing-history collection
  Article text is sent to EarCast only when you choose to convert it
  Settings, local history, and local audio cache are stored in your browser
  Podcast feed storage is used only to deliver converted audio episodes
  Free vs Pro
  
  Free:
  
  10 total article conversions
  6 AI voices
  Voice previews
  Floating player
  Speed control
  MP3 download
  Local Library
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Pro:
  
  Unlimited article conversions
  Longer article support
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Cloud audio delivery for podcast episodes
  Priority support
  Install EarCast and turn the web into something you can listen to.
  
  Release Notes:
  
  What's New In 0.4.0
  Added voice previews
  Added first-run quick guide
  Added light, dark, and system themes
  Refreshed popup, player, and Library design
  Added clearer podcast feed setup instructions
  Improved conversion progress messaging
  Removed user-facing model/API settings
  
  What's New In 0.4.1
  Improved post-conversion prompts, podcast feed setup feedback, upgrade messaging, review prompt timing, and clearer error states for unsupported pages or failed article extraction.
  
  What's new in 0.4.2:
  Refreshed the EarCast popup, Library, in-page player, and Settings design for a calmer listening workflow. Added clearer recovery options for pages EarCast cannot read, clarified private podcast feed guidance, added an easier Pro upgrade path in Settings, and introduced privacy-light local funnel counters without collecting article text or browsing history.

  EarCast turns web articles into natural audio with one click.
  
  Open an article, click the EarCast icon, choose a voice, and listen in seconds. EarCast extracts the article text, generates natural audio, and gives you a floating player right on the page. You can also download the MP3, save articles in your local Library, or add converted articles to your private podcast RSS feed.
  
  Why EarCast is different
  
  Most read-aloud tools stop at in-browser playback. EarCast can turn your reading list into a private podcast feed. Add your feed once to a podcast app that supports custom RSS, and converted articles can appear like podcast episodes.
  
  Works with podcast apps that support custom RSS feeds, including Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, and other RSS podcast apps.
  
  How it works
  
  Open any web article in Chrome.
  Click the EarCast icon.
  Review the detected title, word count, and listen time.
  Choose one of 6 natural voices.
  Preview the voice if you want.
  Click Convert to Audio.
  Listen in the page, download the MP3, save it in your Library, or add it to your private podcast feed.
  Core features
  
  One-click article to audio conversion
  6 natural voice options: Nova, Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, and Shimmer
  Voice previews before you convert
  Floating in-page audio player
  Play, pause, skip 15 seconds, drag, collapse, and change speed
  Download converted articles as MP3 files
  Local Library of converted articles
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Light, dark, and system color themes
  Smart article extraction using Mozilla Readability
  Free trial with 10 total article conversions
  No account or credit card required to start
  Pro plan for unlimited conversions and longer article support
  Good for
  
  Listening to long articles while commuting
  Catching up during walks, workouts, chores, or errands
  Reducing screen time and reading fatigue
  Turning research, newsletters, blogs, and documentation into audio
  Saving useful articles into a podcast-style workflow
  Making web articles easier to consume if you prefer listening
  Used by sites like: pigeonforgesnow.com knoxvilledumpsterrentals.com and bestofpigeonforge.com 
  
  
  Privacy
  
  EarCast is designed to use the minimum data needed to generate audio.
  
  No behavioral advertising
  No sale of user data
  No browsing-history collection
  Article text is sent to EarCast only when you choose to convert it
  Settings, local history, and local audio cache are stored in your browser
  Podcast feed storage is used only to deliver converted audio episodes
  Free vs Pro
  
  Free:
  
  10 total article conversions
  6 AI voices
  Voice previews
  Floating player
  Speed control
  MP3 download
  Local Library
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Pro:
  
  Unlimited article conversions
  Longer article support
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Cloud audio delivery for podcast episodes
  Priority support
  Install EarCast and turn the web into something you can listen to.
  
  Release Notes:
  
  What's New In 0.4.0
  Added voice previews
  Added first-run quick guide
  Added light, dark, and system themes
  Refreshed popup, player, and Library design
  Added clearer podcast feed setup instructions
  Improved conversion progress messaging
  Removed user-facing model/API settings
  
  What's New In 0.4.1
  Improved post-conversion prompts, podcast feed setup feedback, upgrade messaging, review prompt timing, and clearer error states for unsupported pages or failed article extraction.
  
  What's new in 0.4.2:
  Refreshed the EarCast popup, Library, in-page player, and Settings design for a calmer listening workflow. Added clearer recovery options for pages EarCast cannot read, clarified private podcast feed guidance, added an easier Pro upgrade path in Settings, and introduced privacy-light local funnel counters without collecting article text or browsing history.

• May 18, 2026
  description

  EarCast turns web articles into natural audio with one click.
  
  Open an article, click the EarCast icon, choose a voice, and listen in seconds. You can play the audio in a floating in-page player, download it as an MP3, or upgrade to Pro to add converted articles to your private podcast RSS feed.
  
  Why EarCast is different
  
  Most text-to-speech tools make you stay inside one app. EarCast can turn your reading list into a private podcast feed. Add the feed once to a podcast app that supports custom RSS, and new converted articles appear like podcast episodes.
  
  Podcast feed support works with apps that support custom RSS feeds, including Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, and other RSS podcast apps. Spotify does not currently support custom RSS feeds.
  
  How it works
  
  Open any web article in Chrome.
  Click the EarCast icon.
  Review the detected title, word count, and listen time.
  Choose one of 6 natural AI voices.
  Click Convert to Audio.
  Listen in the page, download the MP3, or send it to your private podcast feed with Pro.
  Core features
  
  One-click article to audio conversion
  Natural OpenAI text-to-speech voices
  6 voice options: Nova, Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, and Shimmer
  Floating audio player that stays with you while you read
  Play, pause, skip, drag, collapse, and change speed
  Download converted articles as MP3 files
  Local library of converted articles
  Smart article extraction using Mozilla Readability
  Free tier with 10 article conversions per month
  No account or credit card required to start
  Pro plan for unlimited conversions and private podcast RSS feed
  Good for
  
  Catching up on long articles while commuting
  Listening during walks, workouts, chores, or errands
  Reducing screen time and reading fatigue
  Turning research, newsletters, blogs, and documentation into audio
  Making web articles easier to consume for people who prefer listening
  Privacy
  
  EarCast is designed to use the minimum data needed to generate audio.
  
  No behavioral advertising
  No sale of user data
  No browsing-history collection
  Article text is sent to EarCast's backend only when you choose to convert it
  Audio and feed features exist only to provide the article-to-audio service
  Settings, local history, and local audio cache are stored in your browser
  See the full privacy policy at:
  https://earcast.io/privacy
  
  Free vs Pro
  
  Free:
  
  10 article conversions per month
  6 AI voices
  Floating player
  Speed control
  MP3 download
  Local history
  Pro:
  
  Unlimited article conversions
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Longer article support
  Cloud audio library for podcast feed delivery
  Priority support
  
  Install EarCast and turn the web into something you can listen to.

  EarCast turns web articles into natural audio with one click.
  
  Open an article, click the EarCast icon, choose a voice, and listen in seconds. EarCast extracts the article text, generates natural audio, and gives you a floating player right on the page. You can also download the MP3, save articles in your local Library, or add converted articles to your private podcast RSS feed.
  
  Why EarCast is different
  
  Most read-aloud tools stop at in-browser playback. EarCast can turn your reading list into a private podcast feed. Add your feed once to a podcast app that supports custom RSS, and converted articles can appear like podcast episodes.
  
  Works with podcast apps that support custom RSS feeds, including Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, and other RSS podcast apps.
  
  How it works
  
  Open any web article in Chrome.
  Click the EarCast icon.
  Review the detected title, word count, and listen time.
  Choose one of 6 natural voices.
  Preview the voice if you want.
  Click Convert to Audio.
  Listen in the page, download the MP3, save it in your Library, or add it to your private podcast feed.
  Core features
  
  One-click article to audio conversion
  6 natural voice options: Nova, Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, and Shimmer
  Voice previews before you convert
  Floating in-page audio player
  Play, pause, skip 15 seconds, drag, collapse, and change speed
  Download converted articles as MP3 files
  Local Library of converted articles
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Light, dark, and system color themes
  Smart article extraction using Mozilla Readability
  Free trial with 10 total article conversions
  No account or credit card required to start
  Pro plan for unlimited conversions and longer article support
  Good for
  
  Listening to long articles while commuting
  Catching up during walks, workouts, chores, or errands
  Reducing screen time and reading fatigue
  Turning research, newsletters, blogs, and documentation into audio
  Saving useful articles into a podcast-style workflow
  Making web articles easier to consume if you prefer listening
  Privacy
  
  EarCast is designed to use the minimum data needed to generate audio.
  
  No behavioral advertising
  No sale of user data
  No browsing-history collection
  Article text is sent to EarCast only when you choose to convert it
  Settings, local history, and local audio cache are stored in your browser
  Podcast feed storage is used only to deliver converted audio episodes
  Free vs Pro
  
  Free:
  
  10 total article conversions
  6 AI voices
  Voice previews
  Floating player
  Speed control
  MP3 download
  Local Library
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Pro:
  
  Unlimited article conversions
  Longer article support
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Cloud audio delivery for podcast episodes
  Priority support
  Install EarCast and turn the web into something you can listen to.
  
  Release Notes:
  
  What's New In 0.4.0
  Added voice previews
  Added first-run quick guide
  Added light, dark, and system themes
  Refreshed popup, player, and Library design
  Added clearer podcast feed setup instructions
  Improved conversion progress messaging
  Removed user-facing model/API settings
  
  What's New In 0.4.1
  Improved post-conversion prompts, podcast feed setup feedback, upgrade messaging, review prompt timing, and clearer error states for unsupported pages or failed article extraction.
  
  What's new in 0.4.2:
  Refreshed the EarCast popup, Library, in-page player, and Settings design for a calmer listening workflow. Added clearer recovery options for pages EarCast cannot read, clarified private podcast feed guidance, added an easier Pro upgrade path in Settings, and introduced privacy-light local funnel counters without collecting article text or browsing history.

• May 8, 2026
  description

  🎧 **EarCast — Your Articles. Your Podcast App. Automatically.**
  
  EarCast converts any web article to natural AI audio with one click — then pushes it straight to your personal podcast feed. Listen in any podcast app you already use, just like a real podcast episode. No more switching apps, no more staring at a screen.
  
  ---
  
  **📡 YOUR PERSONAL PODCAST FEED — EARCAST'S KILLER FEATURE**
  
  This is what makes EarCast different from every other text-to-speech tool: converted articles automatically appear in your personal podcast RSS feed.
  
  How it works:
  1. Convert any article with one click
  2. EarCast adds the audio to your private RSS feed
  3. Open your podcast app — the episode is already there, ready to play
  
  Add your private EarCast feed once to any podcast app that supports RSS — and every article you convert appears automatically, exactly like a new episode from a show you follow.
  
  **Works with any podcast app that supports RSS**, including major apps on iOS, Android, and desktop.
  
  *(Upgrade to EarCast Pro to unlock the podcast feed)*
  
  ---
  
  **⚡ HOW IT WORKS**
  
  1. Open any article in Chrome — news, blogs, newsletters, documentation, anything
  2. Click the EarCast icon in your toolbar
  3. See the article title, word count, and estimated listen time
  4. Hit "Convert to Audio"
  5. A floating player appears — play, pause, skip, change speed, download
  
  That's it. The entire web becomes your personal podcast.
  
  ---
  
  **🎙️ NATURAL AI VOICES — NOT ROBOTIC TTS**
  
  EarCast uses OpenAI's advanced text-to-speech technology. The result is natural, expressive audio that sounds like a real person, not a computer reading words off a screen.
  
  Choose from 6 distinct voices:
  • **Nova** — Warm and clear. Great for news and general articles.
  • **Alloy** — Balanced and neutral. Works well for technical content.
  • **Echo** — Smooth and conversational. Perfect for blog posts.
  • **Fable** — Expressive and engaging. Ideal for long-form essays.
  • **Onyx** — Deep and authoritative. Great for business content.
  • **Shimmer** — Soft and calm. Excellent for relaxing reads.
  
  ---
  
  **🎛️ FULL PLAYBACK CONTROL**
  
  The EarCast floating player gives you complete control without getting in your way:
  
  • **Play / Pause** — Instantly start or stop at any moment
  • **Skip forward / back** — Jump 15 seconds in either direction
  • **Variable speed** — Listen at 0.75x, 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, or 2x
  • **Progress bar** — See how far through the article you are
  • **Time estimate** — Know exactly how long the article will take to listen to
  • **Draggable player** — Move it anywhere on screen so it never blocks content
  • **Collapse / expand** — Minimize the player when you don't need it
  • **Download MP3** — Save any article as an audio file for offline listening
  
  The player persists even when you refresh the page — your audio is cached locally so you can always pick up where you left off.
  
  ---
  
  **📚 MY LIBRARY — YOUR PERSONAL AUDIO ARCHIVE**
  
  Every article you convert is automatically saved to your EarCast library. Click the 📚 icon in the popup to open your full library:
  
  • See all your converted articles in one place
  • Search by title, website, or author
  • See word count and estimated listen time for each article
  • Re-open any article to convert it again
  • Delete individual articles or clear your full history
  
  Your library is stored locally — no account required, completely private.
  
  ---
  
  **🧠 SMART ARTICLE EXTRACTION**
  
  EarCast uses Mozilla's Readability.js to intelligently extract just the article content from any webpage — the same technology that powers Firefox's Reader Mode.
  
  What gets extracted:
  ✓ Article title and author
  ✓ Main article body text
  ✓ Proper paragraph structure
  
  What gets filtered out:
  ✗ Advertisements and sponsored content
  ✗ Navigation menus and headers/footers
  ✗ Comment sections
  ✗ Newsletter signup popups
  ✗ "Subscribe" and paywall prompts
  ✗ Author bio boxes
  ✗ Related article links
  
  The result: clean, focused audio that reads only what matters.
  
  Works on virtually any webpage with article content. If the page has readable text, EarCast can convert it.
  
  ---
  
  **💰 FREE TIER — NO CREDIT CARD, NO ACCOUNT**
  
  Get started completely free:
  
  • **10 articles per month** — no strings attached
  • No account required
  • No credit card required
  • Usage counter shows exactly how many articles you have left
  • Resets automatically on the 1st of each month
  
  Need more? Upgrade to **EarCast Pro** for $7/month or $59/year:
  • Unlimited article conversions
  • Up to ~10,000 words per article (vs ~3,000 on free)
  • Personal podcast RSS feed
  • Priority support
  • All 6 voices
  
  ---
  
  **🔒 PRIVACY FIRST — YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS**
  
  EarCast is built with privacy as a core value, not an afterthought:
  
  • **No tracking** — We don't monitor what articles you read
  • **No behavioral analytics** — Your reading habits are your business
  • **No browsing history** — We never see what pages you visit
  • **Local storage** — Your settings, library, and audio cache live only on your device
  • **Transparent API usage** — Article text is sent to OpenAI's TTS API solely to generate audio. OpenAI's privacy policy governs their use.
  • **No advertising** — We will never sell your data or show you ads
  
  Full privacy policy: earcast.io/privacy
  
  ---
  
  **♿ ACCESSIBILITY**
  
  EarCast makes the web more accessible for everyone:
  
  **For people with dyslexia:** Audio is often easier to process than text. EarCast removes the barrier of reading-heavy content and lets you absorb articles at your own pace.
  
  **For people with visual impairments:** Convert any webpage to audio without needing a screen reader trained on specific sites.
  
  **For people with reading fatigue:** Eye strain is real. Give your eyes a break and let your ears do the work.
  
  **For people with attention difficulties:** Some people focus better when listening. EarCast lets you absorb content while doing other things that keep your hands and eyes busy.
  
  **For language learners:** Hear how words are pronounced in context. Great for building reading comprehension in a second language.
  
  ---
  
  **🎓 WHO USES EARCAST**
  
  EarCast fits naturally into daily routines for anyone who wants to consume written content without staring at a screen:
  
  • **Students** — Convert research papers and articles to audio for review while commuting or exercising
  • **Professionals** — Stay current on industry news without adding screen time to your day
  • **Researchers** — Process large volumes of content more efficiently
  • **Writers** — Consume reference material while doing other tasks
  • **Entrepreneurs** — Stay on top of business and technology news during workouts
  • **Investors** — Absorb financial news and analysis during commutes
  
  ---
  
  **🚗 PERFECT FOR COMMUTERS AND MULTITASKERS**
  
  EarCast turns dead time into learning time:
  
  • **Commuting by car** — Download MP3s and listen without data
  • **Public transit** — Listen with headphones on the go
  • **Working out** — Stay informed while at the gym
  • **Cooking and cleaning** — Listen to long-form articles while doing chores
  • **Walking** — Turn your daily walk into a learning session
  
  The download-to-MP3 feature means you can take your articles anywhere — no internet required.
  
  ---
  
  **⚙️ TECHNICAL DETAILS**
  
  • **Manifest Version:** 3 (latest Chrome Extension standard)
  • **TTS Engine:** OpenAI text-to-speech (natural intonation)
  • **Article Extraction:** Mozilla Readability.js
  • **Audio Format:** MP3, 128kbps
  • **Backend:** Cloudflare Workers (global edge network)
  • **Privacy:** No third-party analytics or tracking libraries
  • **Performance:** Most articles convert in 15–60 seconds depending on length
  • **Offline:** Audio cached locally for replay without re-converting
  
  ---
  
  **🔜 COMING SOON**
  
  We're actively building the next generation of EarCast. Pro subscribers get early access to:
  
  • Reading Queue — save articles and auto-play one after another
  • PDF Support — convert PDF documents to audio directly from Chrome
  • AI Article Summaries — get a quick overview before committing to the full article
  • Keyboard Shortcuts — control playback without touching the mouse
  • Translation — listen to articles in your language of choice
  
  *Pro subscribers also get the personal podcast RSS feed today — add it once to any podcast app that supports RSS, and every article you convert shows up automatically.*
  
  ---
  
  **🛠️ WORKS EVERYWHERE**
  
  EarCast's smart extraction engine adapts to site structure automatically — news publications, independent blogs, newsletters, knowledge bases, academic papers, and developer documentation all work without any manual configuration.
  
  If the page has a readable article, EarCast can convert it.
  
  ---
  
  **📧 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK**
  
  • **Website:** earcast.io
  • **Support:** [email protected]
  • **Privacy Policy:** earcast.io/privacy
  • **Terms of Service:** earcast.io/terms
  
  If you find a site that doesn't extract correctly, email us the URL and we'll investigate.
  
  ---
  
  **⭐ IF YOU ENJOY EARCAST**
  
  Please leave a review — it helps other people discover the extension. EarCast is built by a small team that uses it every day. Every review and piece of feedback directly funds continued development. Thank you for your support.
  
  ---
  
  *EarCast — The web, in your ears.*

  EarCast turns web articles into natural audio with one click.
  
  Open an article, click the EarCast icon, choose a voice, and listen in seconds. You can play the audio in a floating in-page player, download it as an MP3, or upgrade to Pro to add converted articles to your private podcast RSS feed.
  
  Why EarCast is different
  
  Most text-to-speech tools make you stay inside one app. EarCast can turn your reading list into a private podcast feed. Add the feed once to a podcast app that supports custom RSS, and new converted articles appear like podcast episodes.
  
  Podcast feed support works with apps that support custom RSS feeds, including Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, and other RSS podcast apps. Spotify does not currently support custom RSS feeds.
  
  How it works
  
  Open any web article in Chrome.
  Click the EarCast icon.
  Review the detected title, word count, and listen time.
  Choose one of 6 natural AI voices.
  Click Convert to Audio.
  Listen in the page, download the MP3, or send it to your private podcast feed with Pro.
  Core features
  
  One-click article to audio conversion
  Natural OpenAI text-to-speech voices
  6 voice options: Nova, Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, and Shimmer
  Floating audio player that stays with you while you read
  Play, pause, skip, drag, collapse, and change speed
  Download converted articles as MP3 files
  Local library of converted articles
  Smart article extraction using Mozilla Readability
  Free tier with 10 article conversions per month
  No account or credit card required to start
  Pro plan for unlimited conversions and private podcast RSS feed
  Good for
  
  Catching up on long articles while commuting
  Listening during walks, workouts, chores, or errands
  Reducing screen time and reading fatigue
  Turning research, newsletters, blogs, and documentation into audio
  Making web articles easier to consume for people who prefer listening
  Privacy
  
  EarCast is designed to use the minimum data needed to generate audio.
  
  No behavioral advertising
  No sale of user data
  No browsing-history collection
  Article text is sent to EarCast's backend only when you choose to convert it
  Audio and feed features exist only to provide the article-to-audio service
  Settings, local history, and local audio cache are stored in your browser
  See the full privacy policy at:
  https://earcast.io/privacy
  
  Free vs Pro
  
  Free:
  
  10 article conversions per month
  6 AI voices
  Floating player
  Speed control
  MP3 download
  Local history
  Pro:
  
  Unlimited article conversions
  Private podcast RSS feed
  Longer article support
  Cloud audio library for podcast feed delivery
  Priority support
  
  Install EarCast and turn the web into something you can listen to.

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Host access

https://api.earcast.io/*

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