AI podcast tool
PDF to Podcast Generator
Upload a textbook chapter, lecture deck, or study guide PDF and turn it into a conversational study podcast with transcript, chapters, and audio you can review anywhere.
Quick answer
Can you turn a PDF into a podcast?
Yes. Scholarly reads the PDF, extracts the key concepts, writes a study-focused script, and generates a podcast-style audio episode so you can review the material while walking, commuting, or away from your screen.
Upload a PDF
Use a chapter, lecture slides, readings, or study guide.
Pick the format
Choose a conversational, deep-dive, quick-summary, or exam-prep style.
Listen and review
Study with audio, transcript, and related flashcards or quizzes.
PDFs students turn into podcasts
Textbook chapters
Review long readings as a guided audio summary.
Lecture slides
Turn slide decks into a spoken walkthrough before class or exams.
Study guides
Convert exam outlines into quick audio review sessions.
Research papers
Listen to methodology, findings, and implications in plain language.
Input
PDFs, slide decks, readings, and exported class notes.
Output
Podcast audio with transcript and study-friendly structure.
Pairs with
PDF flashcards, summaries, quizzes, and video lectures.
A study podcast from the PDF you already have
PDF to Podcast is for the moment when reading another 40 pages is not realistic. Scholarly keeps the content grounded in your source and turns it into audio you can revisit anywhere.
Designed for students, not generic audio
The script emphasizes definitions, examples, cause-and-effect relationships, formulas, dates, and likely exam concepts. It is not just text-to-speech reading the PDF aloud.
Use audio plus active recall
Listening is useful, but retrieval practice is what locks material in. After the podcast, turn the same PDF into flashcards, a quiz, or a cheat sheet.
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Turn PDFs into editable active-recall cards.
PDF to Anki Cards
Export PDF-based cards into Anki.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PDF to Podcast read the PDF word for word?
No. Scholarly extracts the key material and creates a conversational study script instead of narrating every sentence.
Can I use lecture slides?
Yes. Lecture slides work well because they already contain headings and exam-relevant points.
Can I also make flashcards from the PDF?
Yes. Use PDF to Flashcards or PDF to Anki Cards after uploading the same source.
Is this free?
Scholarly is free to start, with monthly usage limits on generated study materials.
Turn a PDF into a study podcast
Free to start. Upload a PDF and listen to your first AI study episode.
Free
- 3-10 AI Chat messages per day
- 3 AI creations per day
- 1 file upload per day (3MB)
- 1 research report per day
- 5 quiz questions per day
- 1 exam attempt per day
- 8-page PDF to flashcards
- 500 autocomplete words per day
Use it to generate flashcards, improve a deck, make a podcast, create a video lecture, build slides, or process a recording.
Ultimate
$144 billed yearly
Everything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited AI Chat messages & autocomplete
- Unlimited AI creations
- Unlimited file uploads (up to 300MB)
- Unlimited study sessions
- Unlimited exams & quizzes
- 1,000-page PDF to flashcards
- Export to Anki
- Priority support
Pricing in USD. Local currency available in app.
Compare plans
Feature
Free
Ultimate
AI Chat
3-10 messages/day
Unlimited
AI Creations
3/day total
Unlimited
Deep Research
1 report/day
Unlimited
Creation Tools
Flashcards, deck edits, podcasts, videos, slides, recordings
All unlimited
File Uploads
1/day (3MB)
Unlimited (300MB)
PDF to Flashcards
8 pages
1,000 pages
Practice Questions
5/day
Unlimited
Practice Exams
1/day
Unlimited
Autocomplete
500 words/day
Unlimited
Export to Anki
—
Included
Support
Standard
Priority
What students say
Scholarly has been a valuable tool for my studies. The AI-generated flashcards and intuitive features make organizing and retaining information much easier.
Briana
Student
This app is great for studying for big test. Drop your PDF's in the system and it'll do the trick. You can organize it specifically for your needs.
Kelvin
Student
I am currently preparing for a test that covers a substantial amount of material, and I've found that not having to physically write out my flashcards has been incredibly beneficia...
Isabelle
Student
Scholarly is great for students. I am enrolled in online university and my classes are all PDF based. All I do is upload the PDF and it creates flashcards decks for me. The greate...
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Student
Your questions, answered
Is Scholarly free to use?
Yes! The free plan includes core study tools with daily limits: AI Chat messages, 3 AI creations per day, research reports, file uploads, quizzes, practice exams, and manual flashcard creation. Upgrade to Ultimate when you want unlimited AI creations and higher limits.
What uses my daily AI creation?
Generating flashcards, improving a flashcard deck, making a podcast, creating a video lecture, building slides, or processing a recording each use the same daily free AI creation allowance. AI Chat messages, uploads, quizzes, and exams have their own separate daily limits.
Can I cancel anytime?
Absolutely. There are no contracts or commitments. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings, and you'll keep access until the end of your billing period.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe. Pricing is displayed in USD by default, but local currency is available in the app.
Do you offer discounts for educators?
Yes, we offer special pricing for educators and educational institutions. Contact us at [email protected] for details.
What happens when I hit a free plan limit?
You'll see a prompt to upgrade. Your existing work is never lost — limits only apply to new daily actions like AI Chat messages, uploads, quiz questions, and new AI creations. Limits reset every day.
For Educators or Schools
Contact us for special pricing at [email protected].