Voicepaper Text-zu-Sprache TTS

Hallo. Ich habe meinen täglichen Rhythmus zurückgesetzt.

Auch dieses Mal bieten wir umfangreiche Unterstützung für mehrere Sprachen.

Wir unterstützen jetzt Sprachen wie Niederländisch, Polnisch, Hebräisch, Thai, Vietnamesisch, Hindi, Indonesisch und mehr.

Letztes Mal haben wir auf einmal Unterstützung für 12 Sprachen hinzugefügt, aber mit diesem Update unterstützt die App nun etwa 20 Sprachen.

Ehrlich gesagt, ist dies das erste Mal in meinem Leben, dass ich so viele Sprachen unterstütze. Ich hoffe, dass Menschen auf der ganzen Welt dies nützlich finden werden, sei es für Prüfungsvorbereitungen oder zum Lesen.

Zusätzlich habe ich hier und da kleine Verbesserungen vorgenommen.

Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn Sie die App im App Store bewerten würden, falls sie Ihnen gefällt.

Bis zum nächsten Mal!

Hallo, in letzter Zeit fühle ich mich ein wenig unausgeschlafen.

Nun, dieses Update ist ziemlich bedeutend.

@Pause für einige Sekunden am angegebenen Buchstaben
@Änderbare Textgröße
@App Unterstützung für 12 Sprachen

Zunächst haben wir endlich die Funktion realisiert, die das Audio bei bestimmten Zeichen für einige Sekunden pausiert, was schon seit einiger Zeit erheblich nachgefragt wurde. Nach vielen Versuchen und Irrtümern mit verschiedenen Programmieransätzen sind wir schließlich erfolgreich gewesen.

Die Motivation, diese Funktion zu schaffen, kam von der Anfrage nach einer Funktion, die für einige Sekunden pausiert, bevor die Antwort nach dem Vorlesen der Frage beim Lernen für eine Prüfung gegeben wird.

Außerdem scheint es nützlich zu sein, um Dinge wie das Vorlesen leichter zu hören zu machen, indem man eine Pause nach einem Absatz oder einem bestimmten Zeichen hinzufügt.

Sie können diese Funktion im Einstellungen => Sprache & Geschwindigkeit Menü auswählen. Dies ist eine Funktion für die kostenpflichtige Version, jedoch laden wir Sie ein, sie während der kostenlosen Testphase auszuprobieren.

Außerdem ist es nun möglich, die Textgröße direkt vom Textbildschirm der App zu ändern. Die Möglichkeit, die Textgröße ein wenig kleiner oder größer einzustellen, während man den Text betrachtet, ist sehr praktisch.

Diese Funktion kann über die Schaltfläche oben rechts auf dem Textbildschirm verwendet werden. Wir haben bereits seit einiger Zeit Änderungen an der Textgröße des iPhones unterstützt, aber jetzt ist es möglich, die Größe nur innerhalb von Voicepaper zu ändern, ohne die allgemeine Größe auf dem iPhone zu verändern.

Darüber hinaus haben wir Voicepaper, das bisher nur mit Englisch und Japanisch kompatibel war, auf einmal mit 12 Sprachen kompatibel gemacht.

Nicht nur die Zeichen in der App, sondern auch die Screenshots und Beschreibungen im AppStore wurden übersetzt, so dass wir hoffen, dass es eine App wird, die von Nutzern weltweit verwendet werden kann.

Wenn Sie die App mögen, würden wir uns freuen, wenn Sie eine Rezension im AppStore hinterlassen würden.

Bis zum nächsten Mal!

Hello. I have continued to wake up early for two months.

Well, it's another important update.

@Renewal of the icon
@Improvement of the problem where it crashes upon playback

Firstly, as a visual change, we have renewed the icon. Until now, it was a mediocre icon that I, an amateur, had made casually, but we had a designer create something proper.

As they are a professional, they offered many suggestions, and from those, I chose a simple one that I liked as the basis for the creation. It was my first experience with this.

Next, the improvement of the issue where the app crashes when it is reopened and played again. This was something that also troubled me, but after testing the fixed version for about a week and not experiencing any crashes, I believe it has significantly improved this time.

If you like the app, I would be happy if you could leave a review on the AppStore.

See you again!

Hello. I've been keeping up with the early development phase.

Now, onto an important update.

@Ad Bug Fix

In the free version, an ad for the premium version is supposed to show up periodically. However, there was a bug reported where viewing an ad to continue using the app for free wouldn't reset as expected.

I've had trouble reproducing this bug in my own or my friends' environments, but I've made some programming adjustments to prevent this issue from occurring.

With these changes, the problem where the ad display does not allow progress while staying in the free version should be resolved.

Additionally, I've made several minor improvements that might go unnoticed.

If you like the app, I'd appreciate a review on the AppStore.

See you next time!

Hello. I'm feeling a bit sleep-deprived.

Well, it's time for some minor updates again.

@Fixing crash issues
@Making the entire text shareable
@Other minor fixes

Firstly, since the update to iOS 17, I've been intermittently addressing an issue where the voice engine's malfunctions cause more frequent crashes.

Fundamentally, I am waiting for an iOS update, but it seems to have become a bit more stable again.

Also, I've made it possible to share the entire text. This has been a request for some time, so it's a bit late, but I've finally implemented it.

In addition, I've made small fixes like not showing the button for texts that cannot be opened in a browser.

If you like the app, I'd be happy if you could leave a review on the App Store.

See you again!

Hello. My appetite and weight have returned.

Now, for a small update.

@ Standard Speed Adjustment.

I think many people use Voicepaper for studying English, but since the standard speed was adjusted in Japanese, I realized that the standard speed for English was too fast.

This might be especially troubling for those using the free version, so this time, I've adjusted the standard speed for English to a more comfortable level.

Also, I've uploaded two tutorial videos on how to use the app in the store screenshots, which might be a bit helpful for those who still don't understand how to use it.

If you like the app, I would be happy if you could leave a review on the App Store.

See you again!

Hello. I've been bedridden for three days due to food poisoning.

Now, onto the bug fixes.

-Fixed an issue causing crashes upon resuming
-Improved descriptions

I've been struggling with an issue where Voicepaper would crash when reopened after a while, but after extensive research, I believe I have successfully fixed it.

Interestingly, I consulted ChatGPT for various solutions to this crash issue and made corrections. It's indeed very handy.

Also, with the recent update, we've made it possible to convert images into text. I've added descriptions explaining that you can continuously screenshot pages of an e-book and import them directly via the action button.

If you enjoy the app, I'd be thrilled to receive a review on the App Store.

See you again!

Hello. I'm still developing as the year ends.

This time, I'm focusing on design improvements.

-Font change on the list screen
-Button improvements on the list screen
-Improvements to the initial text

Firstly, the most significant change is the adjustment of the font on the list screen, making it more readable and stylish.

Also, the buttons at the top of the list screen have been redesigned to indicate that they are clickable.

Furthermore, I have polished the initial text, improved the screenshots, and diligently worked on the finer details.

If you like the app, I'd appreciate a review on the App Store.

Hello. I'm staying indoors because it's cold.

So, this time it's about minor improvements.

@Improved highlighting
@Restored end-of-session sound
@Other improvements

Firstly, as the most significant part, I have improved visibility by highlighting the entire line. This seems like a subtle but good improvement.

By the way, I've been investigating the issue of highlights suddenly disappearing since iOS 17, but unfortunately, it's an iOS glitch and there's nothing much I can do about it.

I hope to fix it as soon as a correction or a better method is found.

Also, splitting the text within the app has made its operation smoother, and now even splitting texts into 10,000 characters is not a problem. Therefore, I've restored the end-of-session sound.

Other minor improvements have been made as well.

If you like the app, I'd be happy if you could leave a review on the AppStore.

See you again!

Hello. I was recently bedridden with a fever.

Now, onto some fine-tuning.

@Adjustment of internal text segmentation:

Since the iOS 17 update, there have been issues with the voice component becoming heavy and stopping. I've been trying various solutions for this recently.

As a result, in the last update, we implemented a desperate measure to internally segment text to lighten the load.

However, while this did lighten the load, it also created a problem where the text would get cut off every 300 characters because of the segmentation.

So, we've adjusted this to segment every 1000 characters instead, trying to balance lightening the load.

Ideally, the best solution would be fixing the voice engine issues with the iOS 17 update, but until then, we want to try various measures as a workaround.

If you like the app, I'd appreciate it if you could leave a review on the App Store.

See you again!

Hello. I've been working regularly lately.

This time, it's about measures for the playback part.

@Addressing issues with heavy playback or stopping

Ever since iOS 17, I've been having sleepless nights due to heavy audio playback and the occurrence of pause bugs, but I think I've finally found a solution.

At this point, I decided to rewrite the programming for the playback part. After pondering for a few days with a lot of thoughts, I think I've fixed it nicely.

Specifically, I rewrote it to a mechanism that splits and loads text internally. Playback start, double-tap for specified part playback, everything became lighter.

Also, even if you set the import settings to 10,000 characters or so, it won't get heavy anymore, so I think the problem of blog articles being split too much and becoming a hassle to reorder is also gone.

I test it myself every day, but if you find any inconvenience, it would be helpful if you could kindly inform me via Settings => Requests.

I would be happy if you like the app and leave a review on the AppStore.

See you again!

Hello. Recently, I've been fully engaged with Voicepaper.

This time, I'm focusing on bug fixes and improvements to the settings screen.

・Addressing the issue of the app crashing upon playback resumption
・Enhancements to the settings screen
・Addressing the pause bug

Firstly, I've tackled the issue where the app freezes upon resuming audio playback. Specifically, I've made changes so that the app won't freeze when reopened.

Additionally, I've added icons to each item in the settings screen, slightly improving its appearance. I'd be happy if you could take a look.

Regarding the issue where audio pauses unexpectedly, which has been occurring for some users since iOS 17, I'm still investigating and haven't found a concrete solution yet.

If anyone has encountered this problem, even small pieces of information would be helpful. You can let me know through Settings => Request.

In the last update, we've also made the app compatible with PDF files and importing from iOS Files. Character recognition from photos is now possible, so I hope you'll give it a try.

If you like the app, I'd be delighted if you could leave a review on the App Store.

Until next time!

Hello. I have resumed getting up early.

This time, it's an urgent update.

Addressing the issue of playback stopping
PDF file support
Import from file now possible
Since iOS 17, there has been an issue with Apple's text-to-speech engine causing freezes at the start of playback. The update to address this was ver2.5.5, but since ver2.5.5, we have received various feedback about playback stopping mid-way.

Thinking it was a good update, but it turned out to be even more problematic, so I investigated the cause and made corrections in this version. Specifically, I fixed the process for restarting the audio.

It's quite difficult to reproduce this problem on my own iPhone, so I would appreciate it if you could give me feedback through the settings => request chat screen when something like this happens or if it gets fixed.

Also, in the last update, we have added support for PDF files and importing from iOS files. Character recognition from photos is also now possible, so please give it a try.

If you like the app, I would be happy if you could leave a review on the AppStore.

See you again!

Hello. I have resumed getting up early.

This time, it's an urgent update.

Addressing the issue of playback stopping
PDF file support
Import from file now possible
Since iOS 17, there has been an issue with Apple's text-to-speech engine causing freezes at the start of playback. The update to address this was ver2.5.5, but since ver2.5.5, we have received various feedback about playback stopping mid-way.

Thinking it was a good update, but it turned out to be even more problematic, so I investigated the cause and made corrections in this version. Specifically, I fixed the process for restarting the audio.

It's quite difficult to reproduce this problem on my own iPhone, so I would appreciate it if you could give me feedback through the settings => request chat screen when something like this happens or if it gets fixed.

Also, in the last update, we have added support for PDF files and importing from iOS files. Character recognition from photos is also now possible, so please give it a try.

If you like the app, I would be happy if you could leave a review on the AppStore.

See you again!

Hello. I have purchased a down jacket.

Now, here is another important update.

Addressed the issue of crashing on resume playback
Import from the Files app
Support for PDF files
Firstly, we have addressed the issue where the app would freeze upon resuming playback, a problem that has been occurring since iOS 17.

This is due to a bug in iOS's text-to-speech engine, but as it doesn't seem to be getting fixed anytime soon, we've resorted to forcibly restarting the audio engine when returning from the background.

Additionally, we have enabled importing from the iOS Files app and, finally, the much-awaited ability to import PDF files.

PDF files can now be saved from the Files app, Dropbox, and Google Drive.

PDFs are significant, but I believe image recognition is the key feature lately, so we have made various adjustments to make this more understandable. We plan to update the help section soon.

If you like the app, I would be grateful for a review on the App Store.

See you again!

Hello! It's cold, so I've brought out the heater.

Now, onto the main topic: this is a big update after a long time!

Text Recognition from Camera & Photos
Finally, we've achieved text extraction from images! You can now capture text from books using your camera, or import text from multiple saved photos all at once.

It's also possible to take screenshots of multiple pages in an e-book and save them directly via the share button. Please note that vertical text support requires iOS 17.

When I want to listen to the e-book I'm reading, I screenshot about 10 pages and listen to them while I'm on the go. It's incredibly convenient.

We've also made various minor fixes and adjustments.

If you like the app, I'd appreciate a review on the AppStore.

See you again!

Hello. I've switched to a thicker futon.

Now, let's talk about the changes in the free version:

＠Background playback is now available in the free version
＠I discontinued banner ads and switched to ads every 5 minutes
＠You can now try changing the voice speed for 10 seconds

In the last update, I tried using banner ads, but after some consideration, I felt they didn't look quite right, so I've decided to remove them.

Consequently, I've brought back the background playback feature in the free version, as it's one of Voicepaper's standout features that users should experience.

I've also made various other minor adjustments and fixes.

If you like the app, I'd appreciate a review on the AppStore.

See you again!

Hello. I have stocked up on winter clothes.

This time, the main focus is on bug fixes.

＠Correction for voice file creation
＠Backup correction on iPad

Firstly, I have fixed the issue where voice file creation was not possible on iOS17. This was a challenging problem, but I managed to get it working.

I have also fixed the issue where the app crashes when backing up data on an iPad.

Both of these issues suddenly arose after updating to iOS17. Thanks to the kind feedback from users, I was able to notice these inconveniences. Thank you!

If you like the app, I would appreciate it if you could leave a review on the AppStore.

See you again!

Hello. My day and night schedule has been a bit reversed.

Now, I have made several improvements and changes this time.

・Extended free time with ad display
・Fixed issue with crashing on audio files
・Revised the mechanism for the paid version
・Reduced initial Tips
・Auto-scroll corrected

Initially, there used to be a temporary pause every 5 minutes, but I have significantly extended the free time to every 15 minutes by displaying banner ads. Along with this, I have made background playback a feature of the paid version, making it easier to try out for free for a longer time.

Also, since iOS 17, there had been an issue where the app would crash during audio file creation, so I have fixed this as well.

Lastly, I have improved the movement of auto-scroll, enhanced various screens, and made various corrections to the finer details.

If you like the app, I would be happy if you could leave a review on the App Store.

See you again!

Hello. I've been getting up early consistently.

This update has minor bug fixes and improvements.

@ Bug fix for voice speed
@ Improvement of the paid version screen
@ Making the timer a paid feature

Since the last time, I have removed ads and made the voice speed change a paid feature. I have fixed minor bugs that occurred as a result.

In addition, I have made the paid screen easier to see and made minor improvements. Also, since removing the ads, I have made the timer a feature of the paid version.

Apart from that, I have fixed the screen transition buttons and made minor improvements here and there.

If you like the app, I would be happy if you could review it on the App Store.

See you again!

Hello. I'm still keeping up with the early mornings.

This time, the changes are mainly for the free version.

@ Trial period for the paid version extended to 1 month
@ No more ads
@ Voice speed adjustment now a premium feature

Firstly, in the previous free version, when a certain amount of time had passed, you had to finish watching a video ad to continue playback. I've decided to remove these ads.

In the free version, there will still be occasional pop-ups suggesting an upgrade, but you can continue playback without watching ads. In exchange, I've made the speed adjustment a feature of the paid version.

Also, I've extended the trial period for the first purchase of the paid version to 1 month. I hope this makes it easier for you to try out the paid version.

In addition, I've been making various minor adjustments here and there.

If you like the app, I would be delighted if you could leave a review on the App Store.

See you again!

Hi, I've been waking up early recently.

Well, this time it's a subtle improvement in usability.

I've been enhancing areas such as creating audio files, the settings page, the paid page, etc., clarifying minor parts, and improving messages.

You might hardly notice it while using the app. Additionally, I've fixed some minor bugs as well.

If you like the app, I would appreciate it if you could review it on the App Store.

See you later!

Hi, we have a new minor update for you.

@Save URL when Saving via Browser

With this update, you can now access the original web address through the Share button on Voicepaper after saving web articles via your browser.

Additionally, we've made some small bug fixes and UI improvements.

As always, we would be grateful if you could leave a review of the app on the App Store.

Thank you for your support!

Hi, this update has further improvements.

@ Line Breaks Updated
@ Fixed Duplicated First Text

The issue of too many line breaks after importing texts has been fixed.

Additionally, the problem of duplicated first texts after importing via the Share button has also been resolved.

As always, I would greatly appreciate it if you could leave a review of the app on the App Store.

Thank you!

Hi, this update has a small change.

@Help System Updated
@Line Break on Imported Texts

I use Helpshift service on the help sction of the app, and it has been updated to the latest one.

Also, if you don't like permission pops everytime you paste texts, please do iOS Settings => Voicepaper => Paste from Other App => Allow.

Plus, some line breaks insert didn't work after importing texts, and that issues has been fixed.

As always, I'd really appreciate it if you could review the app on the App Store.

Thanks!