Ever tried cooking with a recipe book that skips crucial steps or misreads ingredients? That's what Medium's built-in story to audio (text-to-speech) feels like.
You’ve subscribed to Medium for its insightful articles, only to find their TTS feature lacking – it skips over images like they’re unimportant garnishes and reads code snippets as if they’re normal text, ruining your experience.
It's like having a sous-chef who refuses to show you the picture of a dish, or insists on calling cumin “k-you-min.” And it stings even more because this faulty sous-chef charges you for his unsavory service.
But fret not, things don’t have to be this way. In this article, I’ll let you in on a secret sauce: article2audio. I’ll show you how this tool enhances your listening experience and even helps you convert members-only stories. Let’s get cooking!
Cooking Up a Better Story To Audio Experience
The frustration of Medium’s lackluster text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities is a common gripe among its avid readers. The inherent limitations result in a disjointed and unenjoyable auditory experience. Enter article2audio, a new and advanced TTS application designed specifically for web content.
article2audio transforms articles, blog posts, technical documentation into easily digestible audio formats by intelligently interpreting and enhancing the text before conversion. Here’s how article2audio elevates the listening experience:
- Image Descriptions: The app's AI doesn't ignore images; it gives clear descriptions so you don't miss important visual details.
- Table Highlights: Instead of reading tables line by line, article2audio picks out and shares the main points, making complex data easier to understand.
- Easy Text Interpretation: Dealing with programming code or detailed text? Article2audio simplifies it, so you’re not overloaded with too much information.
- Natural Voice-Overs: By refining the text, the voice-overs sound more natural and engaging, making the listening experience smoother and more enjoyable.
How To Use article2audio?
Converting your favorite Medium stories to audio with article2audio is a breeze.
- Sign in to the app with Google or Apple ID.
- Copy the URL of the Medium story you want to convert.
- Paste the URL into the input box on the app's homepage and hit Enter.
- Wait until the app processes the text.
- Click the "Convert" button.
The conversion may take a few minutes, depending on the length of the article. Once complete, you can download the MP3 version of the story after clicking on the title or listen it using a podcast player by clicking Listen menu and following the instructions.
Converting Members-Only Stories
A new feature of article2audio is its ability to convert private pages (available after authentication), such as members-only stories, using a browser bookmarklet. With a simple drag-and-drop setup, the bookmarklet allows you to convert premium content with ease. Once installed, click the bookmarklet while viewing a members-only Medium story to seamlessly convert it to audio. Log in to article2audio and go to FAQ to read more about this feature.
No longer will you have to settle for Medium’s subpar TTS service. With article2audio, enjoy a polished, enhanced, and comprehensive listening experience for all your favorite Medium stories – including those exclusive members-only reads. It's like having a master chef in your kitchen, ensuring every dish is perfectly prepared and wonderfully explained, step by step. So, say goodbye to the frustrating sous-chef, and let article2audio transform your articles into a gourmet auditory feast.