How to listen to Fanfictions.fr stories with text-to-speech
To listen to a Fanfictions.fr story with text-to-speech, download the whole story as an EPUB with WP Downloader. You can then open the file in a compatible reading app and use the app’s read-aloud feature or your device’s accessibility tools. EPUB downloads are free, and you do not need to install WP Downloader.
Download the Fanfictions.fr story as an EPUB
Find the story on fanfictions.fr. Its URL should look like this:
https://www.fanfictions.fr/fanfictions/fandom/fanfiction-id/chapters.htmlThen:
- Copy the story URL from your browser.
- Open the Fanfictions.fr downloader.
- Paste the URL into the box.
- Choose EPUB as the output format.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the finished EPUB to your device.
You do not need a Fanfictions.fr account. WP Downloader downloads the whole story, not an individual chapter or a list of stories.
EPUB is free for everyone. WP Downloader can also create a PDF, which requires a free Discord sign-in. The reading apps in this guide support EPUB files.
See the Fanfictions.fr download guide for more help with downloading a story.
Listen on an iPhone or iPad
Apple Books opens EPUB files and works with Speak Screen on iPhone and iPad.
Turn on Speak Screen
- Open Settings.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Select Spoken Content.
- Turn on Speak Screen.
Open the downloaded EPUB in Apple Books. To start listening, swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen.
Fanfictions.fr stories are in French. Speak Screen uses the text-to-speech voices installed on your device, so the voice you have installed affects how natural the narration sounds.
Listen on Android
You can use Android’s Select to Speak feature or an EPUB reader with a read-aloud mode.
Use Select to Speak
Turn on Select to Speak in Settings, then Accessibility. Once enabled, it lets you 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 EPUB from WP Downloader and use the app’s read-aloud option.
Use @Voice Aloud Reader
@Voice Aloud Reader also opens EPUB files and reads them aloud. Load the downloaded story into the app and start its read-aloud function.
Both apps use the text-to-speech voices installed on your Android device. The installed voice affects how the French narration sounds.
Listen on Windows, macOS, or Linux
Thorium Reader and calibre can read EPUB files aloud on a computer.
Use Thorium Reader
Thorium Reader is free and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the downloaded EPUB in Thorium Reader and start its read-aloud feature.
Use calibre
calibre is another free desktop option. Open the EPUB in calibre’s e-book viewer and use the Read aloud feature.
These programs use the text-to-speech voices installed on your computer. The installed voice determines how the narration sounds.
Listen offline and download new chapters
After saving the EPUB to your device, you can open it in your reader without returning to Fanfictions.fr or WP Downloader. This lets you listen offline.
The EPUB contains the version of the story available when you downloaded it. WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an existing EPUB. If the author publishes more chapters, paste the story link into WP Downloader again and download a new copy.
You can also learn how to send Fanfictions.fr stories to Kindle or read Fanfictions.fr stories on Kobo.
Fanfictions.fr support was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
FAQ
Is WP Downloader free for Fanfictions.fr stories?
Yes. EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and there is nothing to install.
Do I need a Fanfictions.fr account?
No. You can download a Fanfictions.fr story without signing in.
Can I download and listen to one chapter only?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole stories from Fanfictions.fr. It does not download individual chapters or lists of stories from this site.
Why does the narration sound different between devices?
The apps and accessibility tools use the text-to-speech voices installed on your device. How natural the story sounds depends on those voices.
Will my EPUB receive new chapters automatically?
No. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB. Download the story again when you want a new copy with the latest chapters.