How to convert a paper book into an audio-visual book on a machine

In today’s digital content landscape, transforming books into audio and video formats has become a necessity rather than a luxury. Whether you are a publisher, content creator, or trainer—or simply looking to engage more deeply with your audience—the Moknah platform (Moknah.io) offers a comprehensive, rapid solution to turn your print book into a professional audiobook and video book ... at the click of a button!

In this article, we guide you step-by-step through converting a PDF book into a segmented video ready for YouTube— all from a single platform and without requiring complex technical expertise.

Step 1: Upload the book and convert it from PDF to Word.

Start by uploading the book file in PDF format to Makina.

By using the "PDF to Word" feature , you will obtain an editable text version, which serves as the foundation for everything that follows.

Step 2: Open a new project in the voice-over studio.

Go to "Voice Over Studio" and open a new project :

1. Choose a project name (e.g., "The Book – Audio Version")
2. Click "Choose File" and select the converted Word file.
3. Select processing mode: AI Enhanced
4. Click "Save"

The machine automatically:

1. Line and text segment division
2. Vowel-marking and adjusting the text to suit natural pronunciation.
3. Organizing classes with precision and professionalism

Step 3: Selecting the voice and converting to a voiceover

Choose from a wide range of Arabic voices (male, female, child, Modern Standard Arabic, and dialects...).

Click on "Convert"

Within "Convert," select "Merge"... Wait a moment as the process of converting the entire text to audio begins.

Once everything is complete and the microphone icon appears next to each line, go back to "Convert," select " Audio ," and download the full audio.

📌 Is the book 6 hours long? You’ll get the audio version in less than 15 minutes!

Step 4: Download the audiobook

Once processing is complete, you can:

1. Download the book as a single, complete audio file.
2. Or uploading it divided into chapters , which facilitates publishing on platforms such as YouTube or podcasting services.

Important note: While this workflow may seem appealing, it is not our preferred method for achieving optimal results. Implementing it can lead to technical issues stemming from various factors—such as the book's formatting and the volume of content included; specifically, an excessive accumulation of lines or reaching the maximum limit within a chapter can compromise the stability of the AI model. Therefore, we will explain the precise technical details for achieving the best possible results in a separate article.

Step 5: Aligning Audio and Text ("Transcriber" feature)

Go to the "Transcriber" (Voice-Text Alignment) feature:

1. Upload the Word file and the resulting audio file (or drag the project directly).
2. The platform will automatically align the audio with the text accurately.
3. Once processing is complete, download the ready-made SRT subtitle file.

Step 6: Video Production

Now, move on to an editing program you have mastered (such as Premiere Pro, CapCut, etc.):

1. Upload the complete audio file or the files by chapter.
2. Insert the text (from an SRT file) onto the timeline.
3. Customize the text: enlarge the font, add a soothing background color, and add background music if you like.

And just like that, you have an educational video, an audio summary, or visual content presented in an engaging and professional manner.

Step 7: Segmentation and Deployment

Since the chapters are already separated, you can:

1. Dividing the book into a series of educational videos
2. Or download it as a single long episode.
3. Then publishing it on YouTube or SoundCloud, or converting it into a podcast.

And the result?

In less than fifteen minutes , you will have:

1. I converted a print book into an audiobook with diacritics, featuring a realistic human voice.
2. You have obtained visual content ready for publishing and engagement.
3. I completed a project that used to require days of recording and editing… in minutes.

Why Makna ?

Because it is the only platform that:

1. It handles the Arabic language professionally.
2. It provides integrated tools ranging from conversion to shaping, alignment, and production.
3. It gives you complete control over every stage of the workflow, from the initial file to the final video.

Are you ready to transform your library into impactful digital content?

Start today , and turn your voice and pen into an online audio-visual library.

With Makina, the studio is in your pocket .