Offline downloads let you convert text into audio ahead of time, so you can listen without an internet connection. You can use them to save articles, PDFs, eBooks, and other content for offline listening.
You can choose to download specific sections of your content (such as individual chapters) or the entire text for offline use.
How many offline download hours do I get?
Paid subscribers receive up to 20 hours of offline downloads per day and 150 hours per month as current fair use limits.
If you need more hours, you can purchase extra hours to convert more text into audio, including for offline use.
How long does it take to create an offline download?
Most offline downloads take 2–5 minutes to create, though larger files may take longer.
For faster processing, choose one of the voices marked for faster downloads. These voices can create offline downloads up to 5-10x faster and use fewer of your available offline hours.
How do faster downloads work?
Select voices are optimized to create offline downloads faster. When you choose one of these voices, your content can be processed and downloaded up to 5x faster than with other voices.
Faster downloads also use fewer offline hours from your limit, so you can save more content for offline listening.
How do I use my offline downloads?
Once ready, your downloads are stored directly in the app and can be played anytime — even without Wi-Fi or mobile data. You can remove downloads at any time to free up device storage and are removed when you sign out.
For larger files, you may be asked to select specific chapters or sections to download rather than downloading the entire file at once.
Do offline downloads expire?
Yes. offline downloads remain available for 60 days after they are created. You’ll receive a notification 7 days before expiration, giving you time to renew the download if needed.