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PDF Workflow

Turn Research PDFs into Podcasts

ResearchCast gives you a PDF-first workflow for research papers that are saved on your device, shared privately, or simply not hosted on arXiv.

Upload a paperSee the main paper-to-podcast page
  • Upload a research PDF instead of pasting an arXiv link
  • Useful for drafts, publisher PDFs, and private paper sharing
  • Built for scientific documents rather than generic file narration
Quick fit check
A focused page for a supporting search intent around the main paper-to-podcast workflow.
Upload workflow

Pick a PDF from your device, register the upload, then generate a ResearchCast from that file inside the same interface.

Best use cases

This page fits papers that live in your downloads folder, collaboration threads, or publisher exports rather than public arXiv pages.

What to expect

Results are best when the document is an actual scientific paper with recognizable sections, tables, and research context.

Explainer

Why a PDF-first route exists

Not every paper enters your workflow through arXiv. Sometimes it arrives from a collaborator, a conference submission, a journal PDF, or an internal research exchange. This page targets that upload-first intent directly, so users with a file in hand land on the workflow they actually need.

Want the full picture?
The main paper-to-podcast page explains how uploaded PDFs and arXiv links fit into one broader ResearchCast workflow.
Visit /paper-to-podcast/

ResearchCast keeps the experience focused on research papers instead of generic document audio. That matters because scientific PDFs carry methods, results, and caveats that need structure, not just narration. If your starting point is a saved paper rather than a public URL, this is the cleanest path.

Upload Flow

How the upload workflow works

This route is designed for users who already have the paper file and want the shortest path from PDF to audio.

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Choose the PDF upload option
Inside ResearchCast you can switch from the arXiv tab to the PDF upload tab when your source is a local paper file.
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Upload one research PDF and let the app check it
ResearchCast accepts PDF files, registers the upload, and checks whether the document looks like a scientific paper before generation continues.
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Generate the format you need
After upload, choose the output format that fits your review style and turn the paper into a podcast-style summary you can revisit later.
Use Cases

Ideal use cases for PDF to podcast

The PDF route is most useful when research moves through files, folders, and private sharing rather than public links.

Collaborator drafts and private manuscripts
When a coauthor or colleague sends you a draft PDF directly, you can still turn it into audio without waiting for a public hosting step.
Journal club prep from saved papers
If you already maintain a folder of must-read PDFs, this workflow helps you review that backlog in a more flexible format.
Publisher PDFs or conference copies
Useful when the paper you care about is available as a PDF export but not as a clean arXiv URL you can share around.
Long method-heavy documents
A podcast-style summary can help you decide whether a dense paper deserves a deeper sit-down reading session.
Document Expectations

Supported document expectations and limitations

These points reflect the current product behavior, so users searching for upload guidance get concrete expectations.

PDF only, up to 100MB
The current upload flow accepts PDF files and enforces a 100MB file-size limit for a single paper upload.
Best results come from real scientific papers
ResearchCast checks whether an upload looks like a scientific paper. Non-paper documents may trigger a warning or be blocked because results would likely be poor.
Uploads stay private
Uploaded PDFs remain private, which makes this path useful for unpublished, internal, or otherwise non-public research workflows.
Uploads are retained for 10 days
If you want to generate another format after that window, you should expect to upload the paper again.
Try ResearchCast

Upload a research PDF and turn it into audio

When your paper starts as a file instead of a link, ResearchCast gives you a direct PDF-to-podcast workflow built for research reading.

Start with a PDFSee all paper-to-podcast workflows
Related Pages

Related pages

Browse the rest of the supporting cluster and the main commercial page.

Paper to Podcast
The main guide for converting research papers into podcasts from either arXiv links or uploaded PDFs.
Explore Paper to Podcast
arXiv to Podcast
A focused page for listeners who want the fastest workflow from a public arXiv paper to audio.
Explore arXiv to Podcast
Research Paper Podcast Examples
Example-led content for people who want to preview the format before starting.
Explore Research Paper Podcast Examples
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