How to use Speechify - Tutorial
TLDRSpeechify is an app that converts text into audio, enhancing productivity. Users can scan documents, copy-paste text, or upload files from various sources like Kindle, Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox. The app allows editing, cropping, and renaming files, as well as adjusting the reading speed and voice. It also offers an AI summary feature and the ability to listen offline. Users can customize the appearance and even listen to music while their text is read. Support and tutorials are available within the app.
Takeaways
- 📱 Update the Speechify app to the latest version for the best experience.
- 📸 Convert text to audio by scanning pictures or documents, choosing between one or two pages at a time.
- 🖼️ Crop images to remove unnecessary headers, footers, or to adjust the size of scanned texts, including columns.
- 🎨 Customize the appearance with options to rename, retake, delete, or reset edits on scanned pages.
- 🎧 Listen to text with adjustable speed and a selection of human-sounding voices for increased productivity.
- 🔄 Switch between scan view and reader view, and access an AI-generated summary of the document.
- 📥 Download files for offline listening or in airplane mode.
- 🎵 Enjoy ambient sound options to listen to music while your text is being read out loud.
- ✍️ Edit the text as needed and adjust the text size, font, and theme (light or dark).
- 🔗 Convert text to audio by copying and pasting, uploading files, or using links from websites.
- 🗂 Organize files within the app by creating folders and moving documents as needed.
- 🆘 Access support and resources, including tutorials, FAQs, and a search bar for easy file location.
Q & A
What is the first step to use Speechify after updating the app?
-The first step is to open the Speechify app.
How does Speechify allow users to convert text into audio through scanning?
-Users can scan text by hovering the camera over each page, and the app takes a photo automatically. They can scan one or two pages at a time.
What can users do after scanning all pages in Speechify?
-Users can crop out unnecessary parts like footers or headers from the scanned pages and apply the crop to as many pages as needed.
Are there options for renaming, retaking, or deleting photos in Speechify?
-Yes, users can rename, retake, delete pages, or reset their edits after scanning the pages.
How can users ensure that everything is cropped properly in Speechify?
-Users can skip through the pictures to check that everything is cropped as intended before saving and listening.
What can users do to boost productivity while listening to text on Speechify?
-Users can control the speed at the bottom right to enhance productivity.
How can users change the text format in Speechify?
-Users can change the text from scan to reader form by clicking the appropriate button.
What is the purpose of the AI summary feature in Speechify?
-The AI summary feature condenses the content into a shorter, more manageable format for easier understanding.
How can users save their files in Speechify for offline listening?
-Users have the option to download their files so they can listen to them even when offline or in airplane mode.
What are the different ways to convert text to audio in Speechify other than scanning?
-Other methods include copying and pasting text, uploading files from a computer, signing into Kindle, choosing documents from Google Drive, and importing from iCloud, Photos, Dropbox, and more.
How can users browse and listen to various websites through Speechify?
-By going to the 'Files' section, users can browse and listen to a variety of websites through the application.
What support options are available in Speechify for users who have questions or issues?
-Users can contact support through the support button on the top right of the app and access tutorials, frequently asked questions, and other resources through the 'For You' section.
Outlines
📚 Using Speechify for Text-to-Speech
This paragraph introduces the process of using the Speechify app for converting text into audio. It explains how to update the app, scan pages for text conversion, and crop images to remove unnecessary parts like headers and footers. The paragraph also discusses the options for renaming, retaking, and deleting pages, as well as adjusting the speed of speech, choosing voices, and obtaining AI summaries. Additionally, it mentions the ability to download files for offline listening and customize the appearance of the text.
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Keywords
💡Speechify
💡Scanning
💡Cropping
💡Audio Conversion
💡Speed Control
💡Human-Sounding Voices
💡AI Summary
💡File Downloading
💡Ambient Sound
💡Text Editing
💡Appearance Customization
Highlights
Speechify app updated for optimal use.
Convert text to audio by scanning pictures, with options to scan one or two pages at a time.
Automatic photo capture upon hovering the camera over each page.
Crop out unnecessary footers or headers after scanning pages.
Ability to add more photos and crop weirdly sized texts.
Option to crop columns when scanning textbooks.
Rename, retake, delete pages, or reset edits after scanning.
Skip through pictures to ensure proper cropping.
Save and listen to the scanned text with adjustable speed for productivity.
Choose from a variety of human-sounding voices.
Change text format from scan to reader form.
AI summary feature condenses content into shorter paragraphs.
Download files for offline or airplane mode listening.
Summarize documents, skipping content in headers, footers, parentheses, etc.
Ambient sound feature allows listening to music while text is being read out loud.
Edit text and change appearance, including font size and theme.
Convert text to audio by copying and pasting text or website links.
Upload files from computer, Kindle, Google Drive, iCloud, or import from photos, Dropbox, and more.
Browse and listen to a variety of websites through the Speechify application.
Create new folders and organize files within the app.
Contact support for questions or issues through the app.
Search for specific files using the search bar in the app.
Access support, manage subscriptions, and invite friends through the 'For You' section.
Watch tutorials and read FAQs for further assistance.