Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers about plans, features, your account, and more.
General
LearnCastAI is an AI platform that transforms any topic or document into a personalized learning podcast. Enter text, upload PDFs, or type in a topic and receive a professionally narrated podcast with natural AI voices.
Enter a topic or upload a document. Our AI creates a script with a host and expert, narrates it with natural voices, and delivers a finished podcast to listen to or download as MP3.
For everyone who wants to learn more effectively: students, high schoolers, apprentices, professionals in continuing education, teachers, and businesses. Especially suited for auditory learning and learning on the go.
You can create podcasts in German and English. The platform interface is also available in both languages.
Yes! Every account includes each month: 1 podcast (3 questions), 1 summary, 5 tutor messages, 1 exam scenario, daily flashcard reviews, and weekly quizzes. No credit card required.
We use state-of-the-art text-to-speech technology with natural-sounding voices. You can choose from various voices or use Voice Cloning to create podcasts with your own voice.
Plans & Pricing
There are three subscription plans: Basic ($9.99/month, 3 podcasts), Pro ($19.99/month, 10 podcasts, incl. Voice Cloning & Video), and Max ($39.99/month, 30 podcasts, unlimited duration). Single purchases are also available from $4.99.
Every month: 1 podcast with 3 questions, 1 summary, 5 tutor messages, 1 exam scenario. Daily: 20 flashcard reviews. Weekly: 1 quiz. Study mode with streaks, XP, and heatmap is always free.
We accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) and additional payment methods through our payment provider Stripe. All payments are SSL-encrypted and secure.
Yes! With the single purchase options Single ($4.99, up to 30 min) and Single+ ($7.99, up to 60 min), you can create individual podcasts without a subscription.
New users receive a 50% welcome discount on all plans within the first 5 days after registration. Look for the banner on the homepage!
Video minutes enable AI video creation with avatars. You can purchase packages from 5 to 30 minutes ($9.99 to $39.99) separately, independent of your subscription plan.
Features
Podcasts use a dialogue format with a host and expert. Audiobooks are in monologue format and can be divided into multiple chapters — ideal for longer content like scripts or books.
The AI Tutor answers your questions about your uploaded documents and podcast content. Each answer includes source references so you can verify the information.
For every podcast or audiobook, you can generate an AI summary. It summarizes the key points in a structured format and can be exported as Markdown.
Study Mode gamifies your learning with daily streaks, experience points (XP), and a heatmap of your activities. It's free for all users.
With Voice Cloning, you can record your own voice and use it for podcast creation. Standard Voice Cloning is included in the Pro plan, extended training for even better quality is available in the Max plan.
Video Avatars create AI-generated videos where a virtual speaker presents your podcast content. Ideal for presentations, training, or social media. Available from the Pro plan.
No, a podcast cannot be modified after creation. However, you can recreate it at any time with different questions, a different level, or different speakers. Your existing podcast will be preserved.
Account & Subscription
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time, effective at the end of the current billing period. There's no minimum contract and no hidden fees.
All created podcasts, summaries, chat histories, and flashcards are preserved. You can continue listening and downloading — you just can't create new content.
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade at any time. When upgrading, the remaining amount from your current period is prorated toward the new plan.
You can delete your account in your profile settings. All personal data will be permanently removed. Active subscriptions are automatically cancelled.
When your monthly quota is exhausted, you can upgrade, wait for the next month, or make a single purchase. Your quota resets at the beginning of each billing period.
All invoices can be found under 'Purchases & Invoices' in your profile menu. You can download them as PDF. Invoices are also sent via email.
Documents & Upload
You can upload PDF and DOCX files. Documents are automatically analyzed and used as the basis for podcast creation.
Page limits depend on your plan: Basic up to 50 pages total, Pro up to 100 pages, Max up to 500 pages. You can upload multiple documents.
Yes! Depending on your plan, you can use 3 (Basic), 5 (Pro), or 10 (Max) documents per podcast. The AI processes all documents together.
Processing typically takes 1-5 minutes, depending on document length and complexity. With a paid plan, you get priority in the processing queue.
The AI focuses on text content. Images, graphics, and tables are not directly analyzed at this time, but surrounding text often provides sufficient context.
Your uploaded documents are securely stored on our servers and remain available as long as your account is active.
Technical & Privacy
LearnCastAI works in all modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend the latest version for the best experience.
LearnCastAI is optimized as a responsive web app for mobile devices. You can save the page to your home screen for an app-like experience. A native app is planned.
We use a combination of leading AI models for text generation (OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini) and state-of-the-art text-to-speech technology (Cartesia) for natural voices.
Yes. We are a German company (Provimedia GmbH) and comply with all GDPR requirements. Your data is processed on European servers. Details can be found in our privacy policy.
All data is hosted on servers in Germany. The connection is SSL-encrypted. We do not share personal data with third parties.
Yes! You can download any podcast as an MP3 file and listen offline on any device — in the car, while exercising, or on the go.
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