AI podcast generator
Study Podcast Generator
Create AI study podcasts from PDFs, notes, slides, research papers, or topics. Turn passive reading into audio review you can use between study sessions.
Quick answer
What is a study podcast generator?
A study podcast generator turns course material into structured audio. Scholarly uses your source to create an episode that explains key ideas, organizes the material into chapters, and keeps the transcript tied to what you are studying.
Add material
Upload a PDF, paste notes, add a topic, or use lecture content.
Generate episode
Pick a style and let Scholarly create the study podcast.
Study actively
Listen, review the transcript, then create cards or quizzes from the same source.
Why students use study podcasts
Commute review
Turn transit time into another pass through the material.
Pre-exam refresh
Create a quick audio review from a study guide.
Long reading support
Summarize dense chapters without replacing the source.
Accessibility
Use audio when reading on a screen is not practical.
Sources
PDFs, notes, slides, topics, and research papers.
Output
Study podcast audio, transcript, chapters, and reuse options.
Best for
Students who want audio review plus active-recall tools.
Audio review that stays tied to your source
A study podcast is useful only if it reflects the material you actually need to learn. Scholarly builds the episode around your source instead of producing a generic overview.
Built for repetition
Listen once for orientation, listen again before an exam, then use flashcards or quizzes for retrieval practice. The podcast is one study mode, not the whole workflow.
Good for different learning styles
Some students learn better by hearing a concept explained. Others use audio as a second pass after reading. Scholarly supports both without forcing you into one format.
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Podcast study workflows
Start from a PDF, notes, or a broader study topic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Scholarly make podcasts from any topic?
Yes, you can start from a topic, but source-backed uploads usually produce more useful study podcasts.
Can I make a podcast from a PDF?
Yes. Use PDF to Podcast for textbook chapters, readings, and slide decks.
Can I make a podcast from notes?
Yes. Use Notes to Podcast for class notes and exam outlines.
Does this replace studying?
No. It helps you review, but you should pair audio with active recall using flashcards or quizzes.
Generate a study podcast
Free to start. Turn any study source into audio review.
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
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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...
Alexandra
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].