Skip to main content

Cross-language podcasts: generate and check the meaning

Create audio in a different language from your source. Check terminology, figures and translation limits before sharing.

Cross-language podcasts: generate and check the meaning

Choose the language pair from your actual reading task. English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English output can be tried on Free; German and Arabic output require Creator or Pro. The language of this website does not determine your account’s output languages.

Podhoc can use source material in one language to generate an explanation in another supported output language. This is a new summary and explanation, not a certified or word-for-word translation. Meaning, emphasis, terminology and pronunciation can change.

A practical review process

  1. Keep a permitted source copy with title, author and date. Resolve abbreviations before generation and note terms that must remain precise.
  2. Choose the output language and an available style. Preview the voices offered in your account; a voice name does not guarantee a particular regional accent or native-quality pronunciation.
  3. Compare names, numbers, units, negation, qualifications and quoted claims with the original. Ask a competent speaker to review any language you cannot assess.
  4. Share only after reviewing the source rights, publication setting and translation. Use a qualified translator or relevant professional when exact legal, medical or contractual meaning matters.

A translation review you can perform

Keep a small table with the original phrase, the generated wording, the source location and any correction needed. Include at least one number and one limitation. This is a proposed review method, not a measured translation benchmark or a generated sample.

Choose the route your plan includes

Free uses one pasted-text or supported-URL source, English or Spanish output, one voice and five styles. Creator adds file uploads, two sources, two voices and all 73 output languages; Pro allows up to 50 sources and three voices. Both paid plans include all nine styles. Buying credits adds balance; it does not unlock paid features.

The 50 welcome credits are a one-time grant. Generation starts at 36 credits, so a short trial can fit the grant, but it does not fund unlimited episodes. Review the quote before generating; longer episodes and additional features can cost more. Target duration is approximate, and processing time varies with the source, requested length, queue and services.

Check the source and publication settings

Use only material you are allowed to process. Free podcasts are public in Discover. Creator and Pro can disable Auto-publish before generation or make an episode private later. Source files stay private, but generated audio, title, cover and summary may reveal their contents. Do not use confidential class, meeting or patient material without the appropriate permission.

Continue with the right guide

Audio styles and plan access

Frequently asked questions

What can I try on Free?
Free uses one pasted-text or supported-URL source, English or Spanish output, one voice and five styles. Creator adds file uploads, two sources, two voices and all 73 output languages; Pro allows up to 50 sources and three voices. Both paid plans include all nine styles. Buying credits adds balance; it does not unlock paid features.
How long does generation take?
The 50 welcome credits are a one-time grant. Generation starts at 36 credits, so a short trial can fit the grant, but it does not fund unlimited episodes. Review the quote before generating; longer episodes and additional features can cost more. Target duration is approximate, and processing time varies with the source, requested length, queue and services.
Are my sources and podcasts private?
Use only material you are allowed to process. Free podcasts are public in Discover. Creator and Pro can disable Auto-publish before generation or make an episode private later. Source files stay private, but generated audio, title, cover and summary may reveal their contents. Do not use confidential class, meeting or patient material without the appropriate permission.