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Audio

The audio alternative reads aloud the text in the original content. This also includes alternative descriptions for images, if they are provided.

The audio format is saved as an MP3. MP3s are compressed, high-quality sound files that can be played on any computer or mobile device.

Note

If the original document contains more than 100,000 characters, the audio format will fail.

Use Cases

Audio alternative format may be for you if:

  • You prefer to listen than read.

  • You’re an auditory learner.

  • You want to read and listen to the content at the same time.

  • You have a lot of material to read and find your eyes get tired.

  • You read on your commute.

  • You don’t want to, or can’t, carry print materials for any length of time.

  • You have a visual impairment.

  • You want to adjust the speed of the audio.

    Most players allow you to adjust playback speed. For example, Windows Media player, VIC, Audacity, and iTunes.

Audio Language

Ally detects the language of the original content and selects a matching language for the audio format file. If you want the original content in a different language, try the Translated Version format.

Available languages and voice:

  • Arabic female

  • Chinese, Mandarin female

  • Danish female

  • English (US) female

  • English (UK) female

  • English (Austrailian) male

  • English (New Zealand) female

  • English (Indian) female

  • English (South African) female

  • English (Welsh) male

  • French female

  • French (Canadian) female

  • German male

  • Hindi female

  • Icelandic female

  • Italian female

  • Japanese male

  • Korean female

  • Norwegian (bokmaal) female

  • Polish female

  • Portuguese (Brazilian) female

  • Portuguese (Portugal) female

  • Romanian female

  • Russian female

  • Spanish (European) male

  • Spanish (American) female

  • Spanish (Mexican) female

  • Swedish female

  • Turkish female

  • Welsh female