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Use Gemini to turn PDFs into Podcast-style Audio Summaries

  • Apr 30
  • 1 min read

In just a few quick steps, you can take a long, boring PDF and turn it into a podcast. We love this feature in Google Drive, it's a new way to analyse PDF content.


Step 1 - Open the PDF file in Google Drive or right-click on the file and select 'Create an audio overview'.


Google Drive interface showing a PDF titled "CloudShed 2026" with context menu open, offering options like download and rename.

Step 2 - Gemini will analyse the document and create a discussion between two AI voices, lasting between 2-10 minutes long.


Chat interface displaying a message prompt for creating an audio overview of a PDF. A notification states the overview is saved in Drive.

Step 3 - The audio file automatically saves to a new folder in Drive called 'Audio overviews', and you will also receive an email like below.


Email from Google Drive states "Your Audio Overview is ready!" with a button to open it. Attached file: "Ending Busywork With 2026 Google Workspace."

To learn more about the Gemini App or Google Drive, you can book one of our live training sessions or purchase our on-demand content.


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