How to Convert a PDF into a Two-Host Podcast
Learn how to upload a text-based PDF to Savetopod and turn a report, paper, or document into an English two-host podcast.
1. Check the PDF before uploading
The PDF should contain selectable text rather than only page images. Open the document and try selecting a sentence. If you cannot select any text, run OCR first and save a searchable copy.
The current upload limits are 20 MB and 100 pages. Password-protected PDFs cannot be read by Savetopod.
- Maximum file size: 20 MB
- Maximum length: 100 pages
- Selectable text is required
- Password-protected files are not supported
2. Upload the document
Open your Savetopod Library and choose the PDF input. Select the file or drop it into the upload area, then submit it. Savetopod extracts the text before adding the document to your queue.
3. Review the generated conversation
The two-host script is designed to explain the document rather than simply read its pages aloud. Alex introduces the main subject, while Ben adds context and asks questions that help connect the important sections.
Tables, charts, footnotes, formulas, and complex layouts may not transfer perfectly into spoken audio. Keep the original PDF available when those details matter.
4. Fix a failed PDF
If the upload fails, check the file size and page count first. Then confirm that the file is not encrypted and contains a text layer. For a scanned document, use OCR and upload the searchable version again.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Can Savetopod process scanned PDFs?
A scanned PDF may not contain extractable text. Run OCR first so the document has a searchable text layer.
What PDF types work best?
Reports, papers, manuals, and other documents with a clear text layer work best. Highly visual PDFs with mostly charts or images may need the original document for complete context.