What is ebook2audiobookXTTS
ebook2audiobookXTTS is an open-source AI tool that can convert e-books into audiobooks. ebook2audiobookXTTS supports multiple e-book formats, such as epub, pdf, mobi, etc., and uses Coqui XTTS technology to achieve high-quality text-to-speech conversion. The tool supports 16 languages, is easy to use, and provides multiple usage methods such as command line, Web interface, and Docker container. The converted audiobook format is .m4b, including chapters and metadata, making it easy to listen to on various devices. It is suitable for all kinds of users to improve reading efficiency or enjoy the fun of listening to books.
Main features of ebook2audiobookXTTS
- Format conversion: Convert multiple e-book formats (such as EPUB, PDF, MOBI, etc.) into audiobook format (.m4b).
- High-quality TTS: Use Coqui XTTS technology to achieve high-quality text-to-speech conversion close to human pronunciation.
- Multilingual support: Supports multiple languages including English and Chinese, adapting to the needs of different users.
- Chapter recognition: Automatically recognize chapters in e-books and create corresponding chapter markers in the audiobook.
- Metadata preservation: Preserve e-book metadata, such as title, author, cover, etc., for easy management and identification.
- Ease of use: Provides multiple usage methods such as command line interface, Web interface, and Docker container, making it convenient for users to operate.
Technical principles of ebook2audiobookXTTS
- Calibre: Calibre is a powerful e-book management and conversion tool that can handle multiple e-book formats, including EPUB, MOBI, PDF, etc. In ebook2audiobookXTTS, Calibre converts e-books into text format, which is the prerequisite for subsequent text-to-speech (TTS) conversion.
- Coqui XTTS: Coqui XTTS is a text-to-speech (TTS) system launched by Mozilla's Coqui team. It uses deep learning technology to generate natural-sounding speech. The feature of Coqui XTTS is that it can create synthesized speech with specific voice characteristics, and it performs excellently in voice cloning and multilingual support.
Project address of ebook2audiobookXTTS
- GitHub repository：https://github.com/DrewThomasson/ebook2audiobook
- Online experience Demo：https://huggingface.co/spaces/drewThomasson/ebook2audiobook
Application scenarios of ebook2audiobookXTTS
- Personal learning and reading: Help visually impaired people obtain book content through hearing.
- Education and training: Language learners improve listening comprehension by listening to audiobooks in different languages.
- Content creation and distribution: Writers convert their works into audiobooks to broaden distribution channels.
- Enterprises and professional fields: Enterprises convert training manuals into audiobooks to facilitate employee learning.
- Libraries and public resources: Libraries provide audiobook services to promote knowledge popularization.