small tools that do one thing well
Sornic
sornic.com
Turn any article, PDF, or photo into audio
Convert articles, PDFs, and photos of text into natural-sounding audio in 10 seconds. Paste a URL, upload a PDF, or snap a photo. 6 AI voices, MP3 downloads, AI summaries, and key takeaways. Free unlimited article-to-audio, no signup required.
Visit Sornic →// features
- Paste any article URL to convert to audio
- Upload PDFs (research papers, ebooks, contracts)
- Photo-to-audio with OCR (textbooks, menus, signs)
- 6 AI voices with MP3 download
- AI summaries and key takeaways before listening
- Simplify Mode rewrites complex content in plain language
- Chrome extension with Alt+S shortcut
- Telegram bot (@SornicBot)
- Free unlimited article-to-audio, no signup required
// use cases
- Researchers catching up on papers during commute
- Converting reading lists into audio playlists
- Students turning textbook pages into study audio
- Professionals staying informed without screen time
- Accessibility for reading-impaired users
// frequently asked
Is Sornic free?
Yes, unlimited article-to-audio with standard voices is free. Pro ($8/month) adds AI summaries, HD voices, MP3 downloads, and PDF/photo support.
How is this different from browser Read Aloud?
Sornic provides AI summaries, key takeaways, downloadable MP3s, and works on PDFs and photos—not just web pages.
What about paywalled articles?
Sornic works on public articles, blogs, news sites, documentation, and PDFs. Paywalled content is not supported.