How to Turn Any Document into a Podcast (and Generate AI Music) with AskSary

What is Podcast Mode?

Podcast Mode on AskSary takes any document you upload — a PDF report, a research paper, a business plan, a set of notes, a long article — and converts it into a downloadable two-person audio podcast. Two distinct AI voices discuss the content in a natural, conversational style, as if they've read and prepared commentary on your document specifically.

Think of it as having two knowledgeable hosts analyse your content and record an episode about it — in minutes, not hours. The output is a real audio file you can download and use however you like.

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Two distinct AI voices

The podcast features two separate voices in natural dialogue — not a monotone reading. They discuss, question and build on the content, making complex documents far more accessible.

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Fully downloadable

The finished podcast is a real audio file — download it and use it for internal training, client briefings, content repurposing, or personal listening on the go.

This feature is available on Premium and Ultra plans on AskSary. It uses OpenAI's audio technology to generate the voices and conversation structure.

How to turn a document into a podcast — step by step

Upload your document

In your AskSary chat, upload the document you want to convert. This can be a PDF, a Word document, a set of notes, or any text-based file. The AI will process and read the full contents.

Ask the AI to analyse it

Once uploaded, prompt the AI to analyse the document. This step is important — it extracts the key themes, arguments and content that will form the backbone of the podcast conversation. You can ask for a summary, key takeaways, or a full analysis depending on how deep you want the podcast to go.

Example analysis prompts

Analyse this document and identify the 5 most important points, any surprising findings, and the key takeaway a listener should walk away with. Summarise this report for a business audience. Focus on the conclusions, the data that supports them, and any recommendations made. Read this research paper and explain the core argument, the methodology, and what the results actually mean in plain language.

Click the Podcast button

Once the AI has analysed the document and the context is in your chat, click the Podcast button. AskSary takes the analysis and conversation context and generates a two-person audio dialogue based on it. This typically takes 1–3 minutes depending on the length and complexity of the source document.

Download your podcast

Once generated, your podcast appears in the chat ready to play or download. Save the audio file and use it however you need — share it internally, post it as content, or listen to it on your commute.

Who it's actually useful for

Real-world use cases

Students and researchers — turn dense academic papers into listenable audio summaries for studying on the go
Business teams — convert lengthy reports, strategy documents or meeting notes into a shareable audio briefing
Content creators — repurpose a blog post or article into podcast-format audio content without recording anything yourself
Consultants and agencies — turn client deliverables into professional-sounding audio summaries for presentations or handovers
Educators — convert course materials or reading lists into engaging audio that students can consume passively
Anyone who prefers listening to reading — convert anything you need to absorb into audio you can listen to while doing something else

Tips for better podcast output

💡 The quality of the analysis shapes the podcast. The more detailed and structured your analysis prompt in step 2, the richer the podcast conversation will be. If you give the AI vague instructions, the podcast will be generic. If you ask it to focus on specific themes, contrasts or questions, those will come through in the dialogue.

Ask for a specific angle. "Analyse this as if explaining to someone new to the industry" gives a very different — and often more engaging — podcast than a straight summary.
Include questions you want answered. Add "focus on why this matters for small businesses" or "include discussion of the risks mentioned in section 3" to shape the conversation.
Longer documents produce richer podcasts. A one-page summary will generate a short, shallow episode. A full report or research paper gives the AI material for a substantial, multi-point conversation.
Use the chat context. If you've had a long conversation about the document before clicking Podcast, that prior context informs the output. Ask follow-up questions and explore angles in chat first, then generate the podcast.

Part Two

AI Music Generation with ElevenLabs

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ElevenLabs Music Studio

Available on Premium & Ultra plans

AskSary's music generation is powered by ElevenLabs — one of the leading audio AI labs in the world. It generates studio-quality 30-second music tracks from lyrics you write, or lets Gemini write four lines of lyrics for you if you'd rather start from a style description.

30-second tracks Custom lyrics or AI-written Studio quality Powered by ElevenLabs

Unlike AI music tools that just generate random music from a genre label, AskSary's music generation is lyrics-first — meaning you have direct creative control over what the track is actually about and how it sounds. The lyrics drive the mood, tempo and style of the finished track.

How to generate a music track

Open the Music Studio in AskSary

Navigate to the Music Generation tool from your AskSary dashboard. It's available on Premium and Ultra plans.

Write your lyrics — or let Gemini write them

You have two options. Write your own custom lyrics (any style, any theme, any mood) and the music will be generated around them. Or, if you leave the lyrics field blank, Gemini will automatically write four lines of lyrics for you based on a style or mood you describe — then ElevenLabs generates the track from those.

Example custom lyrics

Running through the city at midnight, lights above Chasing every second, can't get enough The world is just a backdrop, we're centre stage Turn the volume up and let the music rage

Let Gemini write — describe your style instead

Upbeat electronic pop, energetic, motivational — like a workout intro track Cinematic orchestral, dramatic, building tension — suitable for a trailer Lo-fi hip hop, relaxed, late-night studying mood

Generate and download

ElevenLabs generates your 30-second track in seconds. Play it back directly in AskSary, then download the audio file for use in your content. At 175 credits per track on the Ultra plan, you can generate a high volume of tracks to find exactly the sound you need.

What to use your AI music for

A 30-second AI-generated track might sound limited, but 30 seconds covers a surprising range of real content needs:

Social media video intros and outros — most Reels, TikToks and YouTube Shorts are under 60 seconds anyway
Podcast intro music — including the podcasts you generate using Podcast Mode above
Ad spots and promotional clips — background music for a 15 or 30-second ad
Presentation background audio — subtle music under a video presentation or demo
Game sound effects and background loops — short loops work perfectly for indie game development
Brand identity jingles — a short, distinctive musical hook that becomes associated with your brand
Notification sounds and UI audio — custom audio identity for apps or products

💡 Combine Podcast Mode and Music Generation. Generate your document podcast first, then create a custom intro track in the Music Studio to play before it. You've just produced a fully branded audio piece — document analysis, two-host conversation, custom music — all without leaving AskSary.

Try Podcast Mode and Music Generation

Both features are available on AskSary's Premium plan from $12.99/month — alongside Flux image editing, AI video generation, and 15+ AI models. Start with a 14-day free trial.

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Turn Any Document into aPodcast — and Generate AI Music