3 Ways to Let ChatGPT Read PDFs

Have you ever received a PDF file but couldn't read it aloud? It happened to me, and I searched for a solution to let ChatGPT read PDFs for me.

A while ago, I received a PDF containing important documentation I needed for a project. However, I realized that I couldn't read it aloud to understand it better. I tried copying the text, but it was encrypted, and I couldn't copy it. So, I searched for ways to let ChatGPT read PDFs for me.

After some research, I found three different ways to let ChatGPT read PDFs without much of a hassle. I have tried all the methods and had a great experience with them.

Way 1 - Using Google Drive

Google Drive has many amazing features, and one of them is its OCR (Optical Character Recognition) feature. It means that Google Drive can recognize text in an image or PDF and turn it into editable text.

Here's how to use Google Drive to let ChatGPT read PDFs:

1. Upload the PDF on Google Drive by clicking the New button and selecting File Upload.
2. Right-click on the PDF file and select Open With > Google Docs.
3. Once the PDF opens in Google Docs, click on the Tools menu and select Accessibility settings.
4. Check the box that says "Enable screen reader support."
5. Exit the Accessibility settings and click on the Speak option in the Tools menu.
6. ChatGPT will now start reading the PDF aloud.

You can control the reading speed by adjusting the speaking rate in the Speak settings.

One great advantage of this method is that you can keep the converted text in a Google Docs file and share it with others, making it easier to collaborate on a project.

Another great advantage is that Google Drive is free and accessible from anywhere.

Way 2 - Using Online PDF Converters

Online PDF converters are great tools to convert PDF files to editable text formats. One of the most popular online PDF converters is Smallpdf.

Here's how to use Smallpdf to let ChatGPT read PDFs:

1. Go to Smallpdf.com and select the PDF to Word option.
2. Upload the PDF file to the website.
3. Smallpdf will automatically convert the PDF to a Word document.
4. Download the Word document and open it with Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
5. Once the Word document opens, click on the Speak option in the Tools menu.
6. ChatGPT will now start reading the PDF aloud.

You can also use other online PDF converters like Zamzar and PDFOnline.

The advantage of using online PDF converters is that they are easy to use, and you don't need to install any software on your device. Moreover, most of them are free, but they have some limitations like the maximum file size and the number of conversions you can make per day.

Way 3 - Using Adobe Reader

If you already have Adobe Reader installed on your device, then you can use it to let ChatGPT read PDFs. Adobe Reader has a built-in Read Out Loud feature that can read PDF files aloud.

Here's how to use Adobe Reader to let ChatGPT read PDFs:

1. Open the PDF file in Adobe Reader.
2. Click on the View menu and select Read Out Loud.
3. ChatGPT will now start reading the PDF aloud.

You can also control the reading speed by going to the View menu > Read Out Loud > Read This Page Only. Then, you can use the control panel to adjust the settings.

The advantage of using Adobe Reader is that it's a trusted software, and it's already installed on many devices. Moreover, it has many useful features that can enhance your PDF reading experience.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there are three different ways to let ChatGPT read PDFs for you: Using Google Drive, online PDF converters, and Adobe Reader.

All the methods are easy to use, and they have their advantages and limitations. Here are the three main points to remember:

• Google Drive is a free and accessible option that can recognize text in an image or PDF and turn it into editable text. You can collaborate on Google Docs and control the reading speed.
• Online PDF converters are easy to use, and you don't need to install any software. However, they have some limitations like the maximum file size and the number of conversions per day.
• Adobe Reader is a trusted software that has a built-in Read Out Loud feature. You can control the reading speed and enhance your PDF reading experience.

With these three ways, you can now let ChatGPT read PDFs for you without much of a hassle.

References

• https://support.google.com/docs/answer/6381783?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
• https://smallpdf.com/pdf-to-word
• https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/read-out-loud.html