How to Listen to Ad Astra Stories With Text-to-Speech
To listen to an Ad Astra story with text-to-speech, download the whole story as an EPUB and open it in an app with a read-aloud feature. WP Downloader creates the EPUB for free, with nothing to install.
Download the Ad Astra story as an EPUB
Copy the link to the story from adastrafanfic.com. A story URL looks like this:
https://www.adastrafanfic.com/works/123456Then:
- Open the Ad Astra downloader.
- Paste the story link into the box.
- Choose EPUB as the output format.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the finished EPUB to your device.
EPUB downloads are free for everyone. WP Downloader can also create a PDF after a free Discord sign-in, but the reading apps in this guide use EPUB files.
WP Downloader downloads whole Ad Astra stories. It cannot download a single chapter or a list from this site. When new chapters are published, download the story again to create a new EPUB with the latest chapters available to you.
You do not need to sign in for public stories. Signing in to your Ad Astra account lets WP Downloader reach members-only stories that your account can read. It uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested and cannot bypass members-only access, paywalls, locked chapters, or age restrictions.
See how to download Ad Astra stories for a more detailed walkthrough.
Listen on an iPhone or iPad
Apple’s Speak Screen accessibility feature can read an EPUB aloud in Apple Books.
Turn on Speak Screen
- Open Settings.
- Select Accessibility.
- Select Spoken Content.
- Turn on Speak Screen.
Open the EPUB in Apple Books, then swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to start reading it aloud.
Speak Screen uses the text-to-speech voices installed on your device, so the narration will sound different depending on the available voices.
Listen on Android
Android has several options for reading an EPUB aloud.
Use Select to Speak
Turn on Select to Speak in the Accessibility section of Settings. You can then tap items on the screen to hear them read aloud.
Use Moon+ Reader
Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files and has a built-in text-to-speech mode. Open the downloaded Ad Astra EPUB in Moon+ Reader and start its read-aloud mode.
Use @Voice Aloud Reader
@Voice Aloud Reader can also read EPUB files aloud. Open the EPUB you downloaded with WP Downloader, then start the app’s reading mode.
Both apps use the text-to-speech voices available on your device. Changing the installed voices can change how the narration sounds.
Listen on Windows, macOS, or Linux
You can listen to the downloaded story on a desktop or laptop with Thorium Reader or calibre.
Use Thorium Reader
Thorium Reader is free and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the EPUB in Thorium Reader and use its read-aloud feature.
Use calibre
calibre is a free desktop app. Its e-book viewer has a Read aloud feature for EPUB files.
These programs use the text-to-speech voices installed on your computer, so the available voices affect how the narration sounds.
Keep the EPUB for reading
You can use the same EPUB for both listening and reading. If you have a dedicated e-reader, see the guides for sending Ad Astra stories to Kindle or reading Ad Astra stories on Kobo.
WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files. To listen to a story, open the EPUB with one of the apps or device features above.
FAQ
Can WP Downloader turn an Ad Astra story into an audiobook?
WP Downloader creates EPUB and PDF files, not audiobook files. Open the EPUB in a compatible app and use its text-to-speech or read-aloud feature.
Do I need an Ad Astra account?
You do not need an account for public stories. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader reach members-only stories that your Ad Astra account can already read.
Can I download only one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole Ad Astra stories, not individual chapters or lists.
Why does the narration sound different between devices?
These options use the text-to-speech voices installed on your phone, tablet, or computer. The available voice determines how the reading sounds.
How do I get newly published chapters?
Download the story again. WP Downloader cannot update an existing EPUB with new chapters.