How to Listen to TG Storytime Stories With Text-to-Speech
To listen to a TG Storytime story, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and open the file in an app that can read it aloud. You can then listen on a phone, tablet, or computer without leaving the story open in your browser.
Download the story as an EPUB
WP Downloader is a free web tool, and you do not need to install anything. It saves the complete story as one EPUB file that you can keep and open in a reading app.
A TG Storytime story link usually looks like this:
https://tgstorytime.com/viewstory.php?sid=1234To download a story:
- Open the TG Storytime Downloader.
- Copy the story’s page address from tgstorytime.com.
- Paste the address into the downloader.
- Choose EPUB as the output format.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the finished file to your device.
You can also paste the link into the box on the WP Downloader home page. WPD will recognize it as a TG Storytime link.
WP Downloader saves whole TG Storytime stories, not individual chapters or lists. If the author adds chapters later, download the story again to make a new EPUB with the chapters then available. WPD cannot update an EPUB you have already downloaded.
You do not need to sign in for public stories. If you sign in with your TG Storytime account, WP Downloader can also reach members-only stories that the account is allowed to read. It cannot bypass locked content, paywalls, or age restrictions. Your account credentials are used only to fetch the story you request.
For more help with downloading, read the TG Storytime download guide.
Listen on an iPhone or iPad
Apple Books opens EPUB files, and the built-in Speak Screen accessibility feature can read the page aloud.
First, turn on Speak Screen:
- Open Settings.
- Open Accessibility.
- Choose 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.
Speak Screen uses the text-to-speech voices installed on your device, so the narration will sound different depending on the voice you use.
Listen on Android
Android has several ways to read an EPUB aloud.
Use Select to Speak
Open Settings, choose Accessibility, and turn on Select to Speak. You can then tap items on the screen to hear them read aloud.
For longer stories, you can also use an EPUB reader with its own text-to-speech mode.
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 to start listening.
Use @Voice Aloud Reader
@Voice Aloud Reader can also read EPUB files aloud. Open the downloaded story in the app and start its reading mode.
Both apps use the text-to-speech voices installed on your Android device. The voice you choose affects how natural the narration sounds.
Listen on Windows, macOS, or Linux
Thorium Reader is a free EPUB reader for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the downloaded EPUB in Thorium Reader and use its read-aloud feature.
Another option is calibre, a free desktop e-book application. Its e-book viewer has a Read aloud feature.
Both programs use the text-to-speech voices installed on your computer.
Use the EPUB on another device
You can use the same EPUB for reading as well as listening. These guides explain how to put it on two common e-readers:
FAQ
Can WP Downloader turn a TG Storytime story into an audiobook?
WP Downloader creates EPUB or PDF files. To use text-to-speech, download the EPUB and open it in an app with a read-aloud feature.
Can I listen to a TG Storytime story offline?
Yes. Download the story as an EPUB, then open the saved file in a text-to-speech app on your device.
Can I download only one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole TG Storytime stories, not individual chapters or lists.
Do I need a TG Storytime account?
You do not need an account for public stories. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader reach members-only stories that your account is permitted to read.
Why does the narration sound different between devices?
The apps and accessibility tools listed here use the text-to-speech voices installed on your device. The available voice affects how the narration sounds.