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EPUB to audiobook converter, optimized for Audiobookshelf, WebUI included
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# EPUB to Audiobook Converter [](https://discord.com/invite/pgp2G8zhS7) [](https://deepwiki.com/p0n1/epub_to_audiobook)
*Join our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/pgp2G8zhS7) server for any questions or discussions. You can also ask questions about this project on [DeepWiki](https://deepwiki.com/p0n1/epub_to_audiobook).*
This project provides a command-line tool to convert EPUB ebooks into audiobooks. It now supports both the [Microsoft Azure Text-to-Speech API](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cognitive-services/speech-service/rest-text-to-speech) (alternativly [EdgeTTS](https://github.com/rany2/edge-tts)) and the [OpenAI Text-to-Speech API](https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/text-to-speech) to generate the audio for each chapter in the ebook. The output audio files are optimized for use with [Audiobookshelf](https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf).
<!-- *This project was developed with the help of ChatGPT.* -->
## Recent Updates
- 2025-05-23: Added a web interface (WebUI) to the project.
## Audio Sample
If you're interested in hearing a sample of the audiobook generated by this tool, check the links bellow.
- [Azure TTS Sample](https://audio.com/paudi/audio/0008-chapter-vii-agricultural-experience)
- [OpenAI TTS Sample](https://audio.com/paudi/audio/openai-0008-chapter-vii-agricultural-experience-i-had-now-been-in)
- Edge TTS Sample: the voice is almost the same as Azure TTS
- [Piper TTS](https://rhasspy.github.io/piper-samples/)
- [Kokoro TTS](https://huggingface.co/spaces/hexgrad/Kokoro-TTS) (usage of this is done through a local OpenAI endpoint)
## Requirements
- Python 3.10+ Or ***Docker***
- For using *Azure TTS*, A Microsoft Azure account with access to the [Microsoft Cognitive Services Speech Services](https://portal.azure.com/#create/Microsoft.CognitiveServicesSpeechServices) is required.
- For using *OpenAI TTS*, OpenAI [API Key](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys) is required.
- If you are using Kokoro TTS, you won't need an official OpenAI key, but you will need to put a dummy value in the env for it. (e.g. `export OPENAI_API_KEY='fake'`) unless you are using the docker compose file (see below)
- For using *Edge TTS*, no API Key is required.
- Piper TTS executable and models for *Piper TTS*
## Audiobookshelf Integration
The audiobooks generated by this project are optimized for use with [Audiobookshelf](https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf). Each chapter in the EPUB file is converted into a separate MP3 file, with the chapter title extracted and included as metadata.
### Chapter Titles
Parsing and extracting chapter titles from EPUB files can be challenging, as the format and structure may vary significantly between different ebooks. The script employs a simple but effective method for extracting chapter titles, which works for most EPUB files. The method involves parsing the EPUB file and looking for the `title` tag in the HTML content of each chapter. If the title tag is not present, a fallback title is generated using the first few words of the chapter text.
Please note that this approach may not work perfectly for all EPUB files, especially those with complex or unusual formatting. However, in most cases, it provides a reliable way to extract chapter titles for use in Audiobookshelf.
When you import the generated MP3 files into Audiobookshelf, the chapter titles will be displayed, making it easy to navigate between chapters and enhancing your listening experience.
## Installation
1. Clone this repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/p0n1/epub_to_audiobook.git
cd epub_to_audiobook
```
2. Create a virtual environment and activate it:
```bash
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
```
3. Install the required dependencies:
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