What files does Narratr support?
Narratr currently supports EPUB and plain-text TXT files: the kinds of readable book files you own or have permission to use.
Supported now
| Format | Supported? | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
EPUB (.epub) | Yes | EPUB ebooks with chapters and structure | Works best when the file is DRM-free and readable. |
Plain text (.txt) | Yes | Public-domain books, exported text, manuscripts, notes | Formatting is simpler, but the import path is clean. |
Not supported as public claims
| File or source | Current public claim | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not supported right now | PDFs vary heavily and are not an approved Narratr import claim. | |
| DOC / DOCX | Not supported right now | Public claims stay focused on EPUB and TXT. |
| Kindle / AZW / MOBI | Not supported as direct import | Narratr should not imply Kindle-library import or locked-file compatibility. |
| Audible / Apple Books libraries | Not supported as direct import | Narratr is not a catalogue or library connector. |
| DRM-protected ebooks | Not supported | Narratr is for files you own or have permission to use. |
What “supported” means
A supported file is specifically an EPUB or plain-text file that Narratr can import from your device, read as text, and turn into speech. You still need the right to use the file. Unsupported or DRM-protected files may fail, and Narratr does not help unlock protected files.
Text-to-speech file checklist
If your goal is text-to-speech listening, start with the source file rather than the voice. Narratr works best when the file is readable, rights-cleared, and already in a supported format.
Best file for book structure
Choose EPUB when you want chapters, headings, and long-form book navigation to stay useful while narration plays.
Best file for plain text
Choose TXT for public-domain text, exported notes, drafts, and manuscripts where a clean text source matters more than formatting.
Check rights before importing
Use files you own or have permission to use. Narratr is not for bypassing locked libraries or converting protected purchases.
Pick the matching workflow
Use text to audiobook for broad text listening, EPUB to audiobook for ebook files, or TXT to audiobook for plain text.
Do you need to convert EPUB to TXT?
Usually no. If your EPUB is readable, DRM-free, and yours to use, keep it as EPUB so chapters and book structure remain useful. Choose TXT only when you already have a clean plain-text export, a public-domain text file, or a manuscript export you want to listen back to.
Be careful with generic “EPUB to TXT online” tools for books you did not create: they may strip useful structure, introduce privacy risk, or create rights issues. Narratr does not require EPUB-to-TXT conversion for supported EPUB files.
EPUB or TXT?
Choose EPUB
If you have a normal ebook file with chapters, structure, and book metadata. Start with the EPUB to audiobook guide.
Ebook to audiobook route
If your search starts broad, use ebook to audiobook first, then narrow to supported EPUB or TXT before importing.
EPUB text-to-speech checklist
If you are comparing EPUB reader apps, use the EPUB reader with text-to-speech guide to check file support, privacy, and read-along fit.
Listen to EPUB on Android
If your EPUB is rights-cleared and you want the Android listening path, use the Android EPUB listening guide.
Choosing an EPUB app
If you are deciding between visual reading, listening, and read-along playback, use the EPUB app chooser guide.
Read and listen together
If you want audio while keeping the source text visible, use the read-and-listen guide after confirming your file is EPUB or TXT.
Choose TXT
If you have a plain text file, public-domain text, notes, or a manuscript export. Start with the text to audiobook overview or the TXT to audiobook page, then use the text-file-to-audiobook guide for preparation steps.
Listen back to a manuscript
If your supported file is a draft you wrote, use the manuscript listen-back guide to review pacing and repetition.
Choosing an AI audiobook maker
If your file is supported, use the AI audiobook maker chooser guide to weigh voice quality, privacy, and playback needs.
Open-source or GitHub route?
If you are comparing DIY tools, use the open-source AI audiobook maker checklist after confirming your source is supported EPUB or TXT.
EPUB or TXT for listening?
If you are unsure which supported file to prepare, use the EPUB vs TXT long-form listening guide.
Long plain text
If your source is a large TXT file, use the long text files as audio guide and the conversion workflow to clean headings, line breaks, and privacy-sensitive content before listening.
Public-domain source files
If your book is rights-cleared or public domain, use the public-domain EPUB to audiobook guide for source and personal-use checks.
No-recording workflow
If your file is supported and you want audio without narrating it yourself, read how to turn an EPUB or TXT ebook into audio without recording yourself.
Privacy note for cloud voices
Your imported books stay on your device as full files. If you use cloud AI voices, Narratr sends only the text needed for the current narration request to its TTS providers to generate audio. See the Privacy Policy for the full version.
FAQ
Can Narratr read Kindle books?
Not as a direct Kindle or Amazon-library import. Narratr is for EPUB and TXT files you own or have permission to use.
Does Narratr support PDF?
Not right now as a public claim.
Can I use public-domain books?
Yes, if you have a rights-cleared EPUB or TXT file.
Do I need to convert EPUB to TXT before using Narratr?
Usually no. If your EPUB is readable, DRM-free, and yours to use, Narratr can import it directly. Use TXT only when you already have a clean plain-text export or deliberately want a simpler text file.
What files work best for text-to-speech listening?
Use readable EPUB files when you want book structure such as chapters, or clean plain-text TXT files when you want the simplest text-to-speech source. Avoid unsupported sources such as PDF, Kindle libraries, Audible, Apple Books, and DRM-protected files.
Ready to check your file?
Start with the file type you actually have. If you are unsure, keep this page handy before importing.