2.16. Text to speech
PDF Expert allows reading the text of your PDF out loud. To start reading the text on iPad:
- Tap
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- Enable Text to speech toggle
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Tap
to select the language and change the speed of the speech by scrolling indicator.
- Tap on the text
- Tap Play on the player controls below
- Use the controls to stop the playback or go to another page.
To start reading from a certain line, tap and hold on the line and select Read from here at the popup. To select another chapter tap ![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Lzlxo2dvvZ72X7S85bjL23S4lFIWnMFNxAHfhbgeISRjj8o_UgLUwi6_XJga1WVzdI4dNvqI4Tn68FzlXKcs-7Np04sP4EcW_fyZF5C_hBiDwG-8Zdy-6AqZjry-2bN6RlAGqyoi)
Note: Text to Speech feature is available only for iPad at this moment.
Here is the workaround for using Text to Speech on iPhone:
- Activate Speak Selection toggle in iOS Settings > General > Accessibility > Speech section.
- Activate Edit mode ( T| ) in PDF Expert > Text > Select a phrase > Tap arrow button > Speak.
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