CastReader for Mac
Mac App StoreAvailable now · macOS 14.6+
FreeNo LoginPDFEPUBDOCX
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Open a document locally and listen with your device voices. Free, no login, no cloud upload, and no AI Explain.
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PDF · EPUB · DOCX · TXT · HTML · MD
Your file is parsed right in your browser and never uploaded. On-device reading is free, needs no login, sends no text, and has no AI Explain.
How It Works
Open Common File Formats
PDF, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, HTML, and Markdown open directly in the local reader.
On-Device Voices by Language
Choose a browser or operating-system voice by language, shown with a name and avatar. This mode uses no server compute.
Local Parsing
The file is parsed and rendered inside this browser. It is not converted or stored in the cloud.
Free, No Login, No Explain
On-device reading has no account requirement and no AI Explain. Sign in only if you deliberately switch to CastReader AI.
Your reading. On every screen.
CastReader is available on iPad and Android tablets, with layouts adapted for a larger reading screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Listening Now
On-device file reading is free and needs no signup. Sign in for daily AI allowances and multiple personal voices with fixed previews; Pro can apply those voices for 120 minutes per membership month.
Browser extensions
Listen to supported articles, Kindle books and AI conversations right on the page.
Your first read in SafariPhone and tablet apps
iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets
Explore the appDesktop apps
CastReader for Mac is available on the App Store for macOS 14.6 or later. The Safari extension is a separate download.
CastReader for Windows
Coming soon
Online reader
Paste text and listen in your browser. No installation needed.
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