What if you could send an article link to a Telegram bot and get the audio version back in seconds? That is exactly what @SornicBot does. It is a free Telegram bot that converts any article URL into audio so you can listen instead of read.
How It Works
Using @SornicBot is as simple as sending a message:
- Open Telegram and search for @SornicBot
- Send any article URL (e.g. https://example.com/interesting-article)
- Wait 30-60 seconds while the bot extracts and converts the article
- Receive the audio file directly in your chat
That is it. No signup, no app to install, no browser to open. The audio file plays right in Telegram and you can listen while doing anything else.
What Can You Convert?
@SornicBot works with any article or blog post URL on the web. This includes:
- News articles from any publication
- Blog posts and personal websites
- Tech articles and tutorials
- Wikipedia pages
- Newsletter archives and long-form content
The bot does not work with video platforms (YouTube, TikTok), social media posts (Twitter, Instagram), or audio platforms (Spotify, SoundCloud). It is built specifically for text articles.
Free Limit
@SornicBot is completely free to use. Just send a link and get audio back. There are no daily limits for basic use.
For AI summaries, HD voices, and MP3 downloads, check out Sornic Pro starting at $8/month.
Telegram Bot vs. Website vs. Chrome Extension
Sornic is available in three forms - each suited to different workflows:
Use the Telegram bot when:
- Someone shares an article link in a Telegram group
- You want to quickly convert a link without opening a browser
- You prefer staying in your chat app
- You want the audio file saved in your Telegram chat for later
Use the Chrome extension when:
- You are already reading an article and want to listen instead
- You want in-page playback without leaving the article
- You want one-click listening with Alt+S keyboard shortcut
Use the website when:
- You want to choose from 6 different AI voices
- You want AI summaries, key takeaways, and Simplify Mode
- You want to queue multiple articles for back-to-back listening
- You want to upload PDFs or photos of text
- You want to adjust playback speed or share a listen link
Tips for Best Results
- Send the full article URL including https://
- Make sure the article is publicly accessible (not behind a paywall)
- Longer articles take a bit more time to convert - up to 60 seconds
- The audio file stays in your chat so you can re-listen anytime
Try It Now
Open Telegram and send any article URL to @SornicBot. You will get the audio back in under a minute. Completely free, no signup required.
You can also try the web version at sornic.com for AI summaries, voice selection, and MP3 downloads, or install the Chrome extension for in-page listening.