Library Audio Services
Turn library materials into audio with captions at a predictable point-per-second cost, from a pamphlet to a full EPUB title. MP3 and SRT included.
Step-by-step guide
How to Use Library Audio Services
Start for free — no credit card, no software to install.
Estimate cost before you commit
Multiply the running time you want in seconds by roughly one point per second to see what a title will cost against your plan's monthly allowance.
Upload the source
Bring in a TXT, DOCX or text-layer PDF directly, or a full EPUB for a book-length title, which is split into chapters automatically.
Assign a voice
Choose a reader voice from the library, or design or clone one so a recurring series — story time, local history readings — sounds consistent.
Generate and circulate
Download MP3 with SRT captions and add it to your catalogue or lending platform alongside the printed item.
Why creators choose this tool
Library Audio Services — Features & Capabilities
Everything you need to create professional voiceovers — in one tool.
Point-based, predictable cost
Audio costs roughly one point per second, so a library can price a title before producing it rather than after.
Book-length uploads
EPUB, TXT, PDF or DOCX files are accepted and split into chapters, suited to anything longer than a single pamphlet.
Captions included
Every file ships with an SRT caption track built from the same word timing as the audio.
Library holds the rights
Finished audio carries full usage rights with no attribution required, for lending, streaming or archiving as your library sees fit.
Use cases
What Can You Create with Library Audio Services?
From TikTok to podcasts — here's where creators use this tool most.
Large-print alternative
Offer an audio version next to a large-print copy for a patron who finds listening easier than either.
Local history and community collections
Turn locally held pamphlets, newsletters and archive material with a text layer into audio for the local history shelf.
Story time and programming scripts
Produce a consistent narrator voice for a recurring children's programme without booking a reader every week.
Multilingual collection gaps
Add an audio edition in a second language your community requests, using the same source text your cataloguing team already holds.
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About this tool
Everything you need to know about Library Audio Services
A public library adding audio to its accessibility offer needs to know the unit cost before it commits a collection, not after: audio runs at roughly one point per second, so a 40-minute pamphlet or story-time script costs close to 2,400 points to produce, and a Lite plan's 3,000 monthly points covers about one title like that a month. Upload a TXT, DOCX or text-layer PDF, or a full EPUB for something book-length, choose a voice from the library, and generate MP3 with SRT captions to circulate alongside the print copy. Rights to the finished audio sit with your library to lend, stream or archive.
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FAQ
Library Audio Services — FAQ
Common questions users ask about the Library Audio Services voice. If you need additional help, please contact us via the contact form or email us at support@vocallab.ai.
How much does a typical audiobook-length title cost in points?
Roughly one point per second of finished audio, so a two-hour title runs close to 7,200 points — check that against your plan's monthly allowance before committing a collection.
Can we upload a scanned archive pamphlet?
No, there is no OCR — a scanned file is rejected. The document needs a real text layer, so a scan would need re-keying first.
Who owns the audio we generate?
Your library. Generated audio carries full usage rights with no attribution requirement, for lending, streaming or archiving.
Can the same voice narrate a recurring series?
Yes, the voice you choose or design stays available in your account so a weekly or monthly series can sound consistent.
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