Project Overview

Tiko.cam solves a simple but powerful problem: turning written eBooks into listenable audio content. Users upload a PDF, the platform extracts and cleans the text, then converts it into natural-sounding speech using AI voice synthesis, producing a ready-to-listen audiobook in minutes.

Key Features:
- PDF upload with automatic text extraction and cleanup
- AI-powered text-to-speech conversion with natural-sounding voices
- Multiple voice options and language support
- In-browser audio player with chapter navigation and bookmarks
- Download generated audiobooks as MP3 files
- Personal library to manage and revisit converted books
- Background processing queue for large PDF files
- Subscription and credit-based plans for conversions
- Progress tracking across devices
- Built with Node.js for fast, scalable audio processing