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LONG PDFS AND RESEARCH PAPERS
Read a research paper aloud without reading its page layout.
A research paper is not plain text. Paragraphs cross page breaks, headings mark the argument, and the PDF may contain page numbers, links, or poor text from a scan. ListenDock prepares that structure before it makes the audio.
Keeps the paper in a useful order
ListenDock rebuilds the visible section and paragraph order, joins paragraphs that continue on the next page, and does not treat each page break as a new section. It aims for audio sections of about 150 to 400 words, so you can move through the paper by idea instead of by page.
Cleans text that should not be spoken
Before speech starts, ListenDock removes page numbers and small items such as arXiv links. It also cleans broken formatting, odd symbols, and text mistakes left by scanning. Original mode keeps the source wording, but sends the voice only text that a narrator would read aloud.
Explains dense parts one section at a time
Explained mode stays with the current part of the paper. It can add missing steps in the reasoning and make a dense point easier to follow, while avoiding results from later sections and avoiding the same example again and again.
Lets you choose how much detail to keep
Use Original when wording, figures, and claims must stay close to the paper. Use Explained when you want help with the argument. You can listen by section, continue on your phone, or download the audio as an MP3.
HOW IT WORKS
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More time to think
Enable sentence mode to get more time to think. Playback waits after every sentence, so you have more time to reflect.
MADE FOR UNDERSTANDING
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ListenDock keeps the structure of your source and gives you control over how deeply you want to learn it.
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Why ListenDock?
- Individual chapters. Listen to each section individually or get key insights for every chapter.
- Ask live questions. Chat with AI about the document while you listen. Get clarifications and dig deeper without losing your place.
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- Listen in the app. Web, iOS, and Android. Continue listening while driving, exercising, or relaxing.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Can ListenDock read a PDF aloud for free?
Text-to-speech playback is free. Preparing a document or using a premium voice may use credits.
Can I listen on iPhone and Android?
Yes. You can listen in a web browser or use the ListenDock apps for iPhone and Android.
What happens to page numbers and text mistakes from a scan?
ListenDock removes page numbers and trivial links, then cleans odd symbols and broken formatting before making speech.
Does Original mode summarize my research paper?
No. Original mode keeps the source text and its order. Choose Explained mode when you want the ideas taught in clearer words.
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