# Narrator (PDF to Audio Reader)

> Convert your PDFs to an Audiobook. Listen Instead of Reading.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zalkube.narrator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zalkube.narrator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.zalkube.narrator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Syenah Dev
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 93,425
- **Rating:** 2.38 / 5 (300 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.28
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2021-06-08
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zalkube.narrator)
- **Website:** [https://syenah22.wixsite.com/my-site](https://syenah22.wixsite.com/my-site)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://syenah22.wixsite.com/my-site/privacy-policy](https://syenah22.wixsite.com/my-site/privacy-policy)

## Description

Narrator (PDF to Audio Reader) is a powerful Chrome extension that transforms any PDF into an engaging audiobook with just a few clicks. Leveraging natural-sounding text-to-speech technology, it allows users to customize voice types, reading speeds, and even create bookmarks — offering a personalized listening experience.

This user-friendly tool supports multiple languages and lets you download your audiobooks for offline use, making it perfect for multitasking on the go. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone looking to boost productivity or accessibility, Narrator helps you absorb content more effectively by turning text into audio, enhancing focus and retention. Please note, the extension currently has limited support for Indic languages. Download Narrator today and reinvent how you consume PDFs!

## Rankings

- #227,759 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.zalkube.narrator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Narrator (PDF to Audio Reader) is praised for its clear voice quality, user-friendly interface, and support for large PDFs and multiple languages. Users appreciate its free access with non-intrusive ads and offline functionality. However, many report issues with frequent disruptive ads, app crashes, lack of reading speed control, poor PDF parsing resulting in garbled text, and limited voice options. Overall, it is considered useful but could benefit from improvements in stability, customization, and ad management.

### Pros

- Clear and natural voice quality with multiple language and voice options
- User-friendly interface and easy to use
- Supports large PDF files and works offline
- No in-app purchases, free with ads that don't interrupt speech
- Good for students and on-the-go reading with bookmarking features

### Cons

- Frequent and disruptive ads that interfere with use
- App crashes or closes abruptly during use
- Lack of speed control for reading speed adjustment
- Parsing of PDFs can be poor leading to garbled or unintelligible reading
- Limited voice options, especially no male voice available in some cases

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zalkube.narrator)