What Read It is
Read It is a tool that converts newsletters and articles into audio. On sign-up you get a personal podcast feed URL for your player and a personal email address you can forward newsletters to; a bookmarklet converts any web page with one click, and billing is pay-as-you-go per characters rather than a subscription.
What you can do with it
- Empty an email newsletter backlog by listening
- Send articles to your podcast player
- Convert a web page with one click
- Pay only for what you convert
Who it is for
- Newsletter subscribers with a long backlog
- Commuters and walkers
- Readers who prefer audio
What to watch out for
- Forwarding work or confidential newsletters to a third-party email address needs a policy check
- Machine narration misreads names and technical terms
- Converting copyrighted articles does not grant redistribution rights
- Confirm current character pricing and free credits on the live site
Pros & cons
✓ What we like
- Fits existing podcast habits
- Email forwarding is effortless
- No subscription to manage
! What to watch out for
- Confidential email forwarding risk
- Pronunciation needs checking
- Per-character costs accumulate
FAQ
How does it work?
You get a personal podcast feed URL and a personal email address; forwarded emails and saved articles become audio in the feed.
Is there a subscription?
No. Billing is pay-as-you-go per characters converted.
Do new accounts need billing details?
The site states new accounts come with free credits and no billing information.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18
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