{"id":350778,"date":"2021-10-08T16:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-turn-any-ebook-into-an-audiobook\/"},"modified":"2021-10-08T16:00:37","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T13:00:37","slug":"how-to-turn-any-ebook-into-an-audiobook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-ebook-into-an-audiobook\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Turn Any eBook Into an Audiobook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d5584b6903\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d5584b6903\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-ebook-into-an-audiobook\/#Why_Turn_Text_eBooks_Into_Audiobooks\" >Why Turn Text eBooks Into Audiobooks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-ebook-into-an-audiobook\/#What_Youll_Need\" >What You\u2019ll Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-ebook-into-an-audiobook\/#How_to_Listen_to_Any_eBook\" >How to Listen to Any eBook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Turn Any eBook Into an Audiobook&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-753309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eBook-Audiobook.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eBook-Audiobook.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eBook-Audiobook.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Girl listening to audiobook.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Africa Studio\/Shutterstock.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While not as tactile as a book or e-reader, there\u2019s no denying the convenience of audiobooks. You can \u201cread\u201d while driving, walking the dog, or doing dishes. We\u2019ll show you how to turn any eBook into an audiobook.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Turn_Text_eBooks_Into_Audiobooks\"><\/span>Why Turn Text eBooks Into Audiobooks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Audiobooks are a pretty locked-down medium. You\u2019re kinda stuck committing to one platform, such as Audible, and making all of your book purchases there. But what if you get your eBooks from other places, or you already have an existing library of eBooks?<\/p>\n<p>The advantage of platforms like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00NB86OYE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkId=a0008e9433a17af58efa0e8ca5261349\">Audible<\/a> is the audiobooks are read by actual people, oftentimes the author themselves. We can\u2019t replicate that, but with a handy <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, you can listen to any eBook you want\u2014even ones that aren\u2019t available as audiobooks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Cancel Your Audible Subscription<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Youll_Need\"><\/span>What You\u2019ll Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The app we\u2019re using is called \u201cNaturalReader.\u201d It\u2019s available for the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ag\/app\/naturalreader-text-to-speech\/id1487572960\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ag\/app\/naturalreader-text-to-speech\/id1487572960\">iPad<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.naturalsoft.personalweb\">Android<\/a> devices. The app is completely free. For the best experience, you\u2019ll want to sign up for an account. You can easily do so with a Google account or Apple ID.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, you will need an eBook of some sort. The app we\u2019re using supports a wide variety of file types, including EPUB, MOBI, and PDF. NaturalReader cannot read\u00a0DRM-protected eBooks from iBooks, Kindle, Nook, or Adobe OverDrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Find Thousands of Free Ebooks Online<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Listen_to_Any_eBook\"><\/span>How to Listen to Any eBook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, install the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalreaders.com\/\">NaturalReader<\/a> app on your\u00a0iPhone, iPad, or\u00a0Android device. The first thing we\u2019ll do is select a voice. There are free and paid voices to choose from, pick one and tap \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02_16-02-13.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a voice and tap &quot;Next.&quot;\" width=\"451\" height=\"328\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, decide the speed at which you want the book to be read using the + and \u2013 buttons. Tap \u201cNext\u201d when you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02_16-03-08.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select speed and tap &quot;Next.&quot;\" width=\"451\" height=\"309\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now you should sign up for an account. Open the app and tap the hamburger menu icon in the top left, then select \u201cSign Up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02_15-57-48.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the menu and tap &quot;Sign Up.&quot;\" width=\"649\" height=\"240\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to sign up is with a Google account or Apple ID, although you can also manually create an account. Follow the steps until you\u2019re returned to the main screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02_16-00-25.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Sign up with an account.\" width=\"450\" height=\"443\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the floating + button in the bottom right corner to import an eBook, then select the file from your device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02_16-04-36.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the + button and select an eBook.\" width=\"651\" height=\"432\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A progress bar will show the upload progress. When the eBook has finished uploading, tap the open icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02_16-07-12.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the eBook.\" width=\"447\" height=\"175\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With the eBook open, there are a number of things to point out. First, the big \u201cPlay\u201d button at the top will start reading whatever page you\u2019re on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02_16-09-46.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the play button.\" width=\"447\" height=\"180\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>During playback, you can pause, stop, or skip ahead and backward. The app highlights the text that is being read out loud.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02_16-10-20.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Playback controls.\" width=\"450\" height=\"324\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The gear icon in the top right corner opens a menu with a bunch of options. From here you can change the voice, reading speed, theme, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02_16-11-49.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In-book settings menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"363\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to the reading experience. You can leave the app and it will continue reading in the background just like a music player.<\/p>\n<p>To return to the book after leaving the app, tap the hamburger menu icon and select \u201cDocuments and Audio.\u201d You\u2019ll see the eBooks you\u2019ve uploaded here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02_16-13-52.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go back to a book.\" width=\"651\" height=\"283\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can now listen to any of your eBooks as audiobooks! This is a great way to make use of your eBooks without signing up for a walled-garden platform such as Audible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Borrow eBooks from a Library on a Kindle for Free<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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