Convert ePub files to audiobooks using qwen3-TTS (github.com)

The qwen3-TTS tool has been released, enabling users to seamlessly convert ePub files into audiobooks using advanced text-to-speech functionalities. This Python-based application requires version 3.12+, along with essential tools like ffmpeg and sox. It supports various platforms, recommending the use of GPU (CUDA or ROCm) for optimal performance. The process involves multiple steps, including text extraction from the ePub file, audio synthesis from that text, and exporting the final product in MP3 format, making it accessible for playback on devices such as the Voice audiobook player for Android. This development is significant for the AI/ML community as it harnesses voice cloning and language models to create immersive audiobook experiences, allowing for full cast performances and dramatizations. Users can generate custom voice auditions and a dramatized script using an OpenAI-compatible LLM, providing a personalized touch to each audiobook. The tool’s modular build process and straightforward commands facilitate ease of use, highlighting the intersection of AI technology with creative content production and expanding the reach of audiobooks to a broader audience.