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This audiobook player allows you to highlight spoken passages as text, automatically linking them to the original ebook text. It offers hands-free highlighting via various devices and integrates with note-taking apps. Enhance audio quality and sync your library across Apple devices.
✓Highlight spoken audio as text
✓Link highlights to original ebook text
✓Hands-free highlighting (Lock Screen, headphones, Siri)
✓Sync ebooks with narration
✓Export highlights to Markdown, CSV, JSON
✓Search all highlights
✓Audio enhancement
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What's New in Excerpt
2.5.0
October 12, 2026
The biggest update to Excerpt yet. • Read Along: the ebook follows the narration sentence by sentence. On iPad the page opens beside the player. • Highlight from the Lock Screen, Control Centre, the Action button, or a triple-press on your headphones. • Import books from your Audiobookshelf server, with your position synced both ways. • The new Enhance model cleans up low-quality, compressed audiobooks on your device. Compare it with the original first. • A sleep timer that fades out, shown on the Lock Screen. • New Shortcuts actions for the sleep timer, playback speed and Enhance, and more deeplinks in the URL scheme. • Browse the bundled LibriVox catalogue, and see which books come with a matching ebook. • In a book with an ebook, new highlights snap to whole sentences. • Downloads carry on in the background.
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FAQ
What is Excerpt Premium?
Excerpt Premium is an optional subscription that unlocks advanced features. These include Whisper transcription models, an ebook match for every audiobook, and AI-powered transcript cleanup. The free version offers core highlighting and syncing functionalities.
How does Excerpt handle audiobook files?
Excerpt supports importing your own m4b and mp3 files. It can also sync with your Audiobookshelf server and search LibriVox for free public-domain audiobooks. Many LibriVox books come with a matching ebook for seamless integration.
Can I use Excerpt without touching my phone?
Yes, Excerpt is designed for hands-free use. You can take highlights from your Lock Screen, headphones, Apple Watch, Action button, or via Siri, making it ideal for activities like driving or exercising.
How does Excerpt sync my books and highlights?
Books and highlights sync through your personal iCloud account. This ensures your progress and notes are consistent across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. No separate account creation is necessary.
What export formats does Excerpt support?
Excerpt allows you to export your highlights in several useful formats. You can export as Markdown for applications like Obsidian, send them to Readwise, or share them as HTML, CSV, or JSON files.
Does Excerpt have ads?
No, Excerpt does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with an optional premium subscription for enhanced features.
What devices is Excerpt available on?
Excerpt is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Your books and highlights sync seamlessly across these Apple devices via iCloud.
How often is Excerpt updated?
The latest version, 2.5.0, was released on October 12, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has seen recent updates, indicating ongoing development and support.
