Text to audio

Turn any document into an audio episode — with AI

Most internal knowledge already exists in writing: policy updates, release notes, onboarding docs, newsletters. Brandscast turns that text into a natural-sounding audio episode automatically, so your team can listen instead of finding time to read.

On this page you will learn how text to audio works, when to use it, and how it fits into your publishing workflow.

Why turn written content into audio

Written updates compete with hundreds of other messages. Important documents get skimmed, bookmarked “for later” and forgotten. Audio is the one internal communication channel people can consume while doing something else — commuting, walking, between tasks — so the message actually lands.

But recording takes time, a quiet room and someone comfortable on a microphone. Text to audio removes that barrier entirely. You bring the content you have already written, and Brandscast produces the episode.

It is the fastest way to get more of your internal audio programme out the door without adding to anyone’s workload.

How text to audio works in Brandscast

When you create a new episode, you can choose “Generate from text” instead of uploading a recording. Paste your text or upload a PDF, DOCX or TXT file, pick a voice, and Brandscast does the rest in the background. A few minutes later your episode is ready as a draft for you to review and publish.

What happens behind the scenes

AI first adapts your written text into a script that sounds natural when spoken — handling headings, lists and formatting that would otherwise read awkwardly out loud. It then generates a clear, natural-sounding voice track and runs it through the same audio pipeline as every other episode, so the result is ready to distribute through your private feeds.

You stay in control

Generated episodes land as drafts, not published content. You review the audio, edit the title and description, set the cover and choose when it goes live — exactly like an episode you recorded yourself.

Built for teams with more to say than time to record

Internal communicators rarely have a shortage of content — they have a shortage of time. Text to audio lets a small team keep a consistent publishing cadence by converting the written material they already produce, without booking studio time or chasing busy executives for a recording.

Pairs naturally with recorded episodes

Use recordings for the personal, high-trust messages — a leader speaking directly to the company — and text to audio for the steady stream of informational updates. Together they keep your internal audio channel active without overwhelming anyone.

Multiple voices to match your content

Choose from a range of natural voices so the tone fits the message, whether it is a formal compliance update or a relaxed culture story.

How to create an episode from text

1. Choose “Generate from text”

When creating a new episode, pick the text-to-audio option instead of uploading an audio file.

2. Add your content and pick a voice

Paste your text or upload a PDF, DOCX or TXT file, then choose the voice that fits your message.

3. Wait for the confirmation email

Generation runs in the background and takes a few minutes depending on length. You get an email when the draft is ready.

4. Review and publish

Listen to the generated episode, tweak the details and publish — listeners receive it through their private feeds like any other episode.

AI tools limits by plan

Text to audio is available on every paid Brandscast plan. It shares a single monthly allowance of AI minutes with audio enhancement, so you can spend your minutes on whichever tool you need. The size of that allowance depends on your plan.

Minutes reset at the start of each billing cycle. Unused minutes do not roll over. The same pool covers both audio enhancement and text to audio.

Frequently asked questions about text to audio

What file types can I convert to audio

You can paste text directly or upload a PDF, DOCX or TXT file. Brandscast extracts the text, adapts it into a natural script and generates the audio for you.

Does the audio sound robotic

No. Text to audio uses modern AI voices designed to sound natural and conversational. The text is also rewritten into a spoken-friendly script first, so it does not read like a document being narrated word for word.

Can I review the episode before it goes live

Yes. Generated episodes are created as drafts. You listen to the result, edit the title, description and cover, and choose when to publish — nothing goes out automatically.

How do the AI minutes work

Audio enhancement and text to audio share one monthly allowance of AI minutes that depends on your plan. You can use those minutes on either tool. They reset each billing cycle and do not roll over.

Is text to audio available on the free trial

Text to audio is a paid feature available on Starter, Growth and Pro. You can start a 30-day free trial without a credit card to explore Brandscast and upgrade when you are ready to generate episodes from text.

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