AI Podcast Generator for Students
Convert PDFs, lecture notes, slides, or any topic into engaging two-host study podcasts with natural AI voices in 70+ languages. Study while you walk, drive, or work out.
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Why students love Scholarly podcasts
Stop re-reading notes. Listen and learn anywhere, anytime.
Learn anywhere
Turn dead time into study time. Listen while commuting, exercising, or doing chores.
Multi-speaker format
A host and guest have natural conversations about your material — not just a monotone reading.
Customizable styles
Choose from Conversational, Exam Prep, Deep Dive, or Quick Summary presets. Add custom instructions.
How to turn a PDF into a podcast
Three steps, about a minute of your time, hours of audio you can actually listen to.
1. Upload your source
Drop in a PDF, slide deck, lecture transcript, image, or just type a topic. Scholarly accepts up to 600 pages per source.
2. AI writes & voices it
Pick a style (Conversational, Exam Prep, Deep Dive, Quick Summary) and a language. The AI scripts a two-host conversation and generates audio.
3. Listen, download, share
Stream with synced captions and chapters, download the MP3 for offline listening, or share a link with classmates.
Everything you need to learn by listening
All the tools to create, navigate, and share your AI study podcasts
Expressive AI Voices
Natural voices that capture tone, pacing, and emphasis. Generate in 70+ languages with studio-quality text-to-speech.
Chapter Navigation
Podcasts are divided into chapters by topic. Skip to the section you actually need to study.
Full Transcript
Read along with the transcript. Click any line to jump to that point in the audio.
Synced Captions
Toggle CC to read captions as the conversation plays. Great for noisy rooms or studying in a second language.
Source Citations
Every claim is backed by a citation to your original source with page references — no hallucinated facts.
Download & Share
Download as MP3 for offline listening on any device. Share with classmates via a single link.
Any Source Material
Generate podcasts from PDFs, slides, text files, images, video lectures, research papers — or just describe a topic.
Pairs with Flashcards & Quizzes
Generate flashcards and quizzes from the same source so you can listen, review, and self-test.
Scholarly vs. NotebookLM
NotebookLM popularized AI podcasts. We built ours specifically for students — here's how the two stack up.
Pricing and feature availability change — figures reflect public information at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
Everything students ask before turning notes into a podcast.
What is an AI podcast generator?
An AI podcast generator turns written material — like a PDF, lecture transcript, slide deck, or topic prompt — into a fully voiced audio conversation between two AI hosts. Scholarly writes the script, generates studio-quality voices, and adds chapters and a synced transcript so you can study by listening instead of re-reading.
Can I make a podcast from a PDF?
Yes. Upload any PDF — a textbook chapter, research paper, lecture slides, or your own notes — and Scholarly converts it into a two-host podcast in a few minutes. You can also combine multiple PDFs into one episode, or mix PDFs with images, text files, and YouTube transcripts.
How long are the podcasts?
Most generated episodes run 8–25 minutes depending on source length and the style you pick. Quick Summary stays under 10 minutes for a fast review; Deep Dive can run longer for a chapter you want to truly internalize. You can re-generate at a different length any time.
What languages are supported?
70+ languages, including Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, and more. You can keep the source in one language and generate the podcast in another — useful for studying or learning a second language.
Is the AI podcast generator free?
Yes. Every account includes a free monthly allowance of AI podcast generations — no credit card required. Upgrade if you need higher limits, longer episodes, or priority generation.
Can I download the audio?
Yes. Every podcast can be downloaded as an MP3 for offline listening on any device or podcast app. You also get the full transcript as a separate download.
How is this different from NotebookLM?
NotebookLM is a general-purpose research notebook with one English-leaning conversation style. Scholarly is purpose-built for students: 70+ languages, four conversation styles (Conversational, Exam Prep, Deep Dive, Quick Summary), and the same source can be reused to generate flashcards and quizzes for self-testing in one place.
Can I share the podcast with classmates?
Yes. Every podcast gets a shareable link you can send to friends or post in a class chat. Listeners don't need a Scholarly account to stream it, and you can revoke the link at any time.
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Create your first AI study podcast from any PDF or topic. Free to start.
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