[access-uk] Re: Accessible and easy Converting epub to audio?
- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 16:06:46 +0100
Hi Paul,
Yes, I know about your NVDA add-ons. Sound good. Keep up the good work.
All the best
Steve
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Accessible and easy Converting epub to audio?
Fantastic Steve, thanks.
I'll have to set aside some time for investigating the world of
accessible books - I spend too much time coding!
Paul
On 13/05/2013 22:47, Steve Nutt wrote:
> Hi Paul,
>
> Even better value is Balabolka:-
>
> http://www.cross-plus-a.com/balabolka.htm
>
> The price tag is great, it's free. It will also convert un-DRMed Epub to
> audio formats that the others don't support like WMA and many others.
>
> All the best
>
> Steve
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> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Paul Warner
> Sent: 13 May 2013 17:21
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> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Accessible and easy Converting epub to audio?
>
> I think the main problem here is DRM in the source. That might stop any
> TTS app from creating an audio file. However, if you have access to
> Kurzweil 1000 version 13, I believe it supports epub and it certainly is
> able to make mp3 or wave files from the documents it loads.
>
> Also, have a look at Nextup.com. Their recently launched TextAloud app
> for IOS supports non-DRM epub format and their desktop version for PC is
> very good at converting most file types (but epub not mentioned) into
> audio. At just under $30, TextAloud for the PC is great value.
>
> Paul
>
>
> On 13/05/2013 16:18, Mann, Madleen wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have someone who would like to do this. Could someone please share
>> their experience what do you use to do the same?
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>> Thanks in advance,
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