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Open any PDF in your browser and listen to it with natural AI voices. CastReader reads PDFs aloud with paragraph highlighting.
Annual Report on Climate Change Adaptation
Global Research Institute · 2024
Climate change adaptation has become a critical priority for nations worldwide. Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events demand comprehensive strategies.
Effective adaptation requires integrating scientific evidence with local knowledge, ensuring equitable resource distribution, and building resilient infrastructure for future generations.
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Why Listen to PDFs with CastReader?
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Read PDFs in Your Browser
Open any PDF in Chrome or Edge, click the CastReader icon, and it reads the document aloud. Works with text-based PDFs of any length.
Natural Voices
AI Voices, Not Robotic
CastReader uses the Kokoro AI model for natural-sounding voices in 40+ languages. Far better than built-in browser TTS.
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Paragraph Highlighting
The current paragraph is highlighted as it reads. Click any paragraph to jump there. Never lose your place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about listening to content with CastReader
How do I listen to a PDF?
Open the PDF in Chrome or Edge (drag it into the browser or use File > Open), then click the CastReader icon. It reads the PDF aloud.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
CastReader works with text-based PDFs. Scanned PDFs (images of text) are not supported — the PDF needs to contain selectable text.
Is it free?
Completely free with no limits. No account needed.
Can I adjust playback speed?
Yes. Use the floating player to control speed.
Does it highlight text?
Yes. Paragraph-level highlighting with auto-scroll.
What languages are supported?
40+ languages with natural AI voices.
Does it work on Edge?
Yes. CastReader is available on both Chrome and Edge.
Can it read long PDFs?
Yes. CastReader handles PDFs of any length, reading them section by section with continuous playback.
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