Question 1

What happens when I save something?

Accepted Answer

Usually one save becomes one private podcast episode. Save a URL, upload a text-based PDF, or capture a page in Chrome, and ArticlePod processes it into an episode that appears in your private feed when it is ready.

Question 2

Do I need the Chrome extension?

Accepted Answer

No. The Chrome extension is the fastest capture path when you already have a page open, but you can also paste a URL or upload a text-based PDF in the web app.

Question 3

Can I try ArticlePod for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Starter lets you create an account and try ArticlePod with 2 free submissions before deciding whether you want Pro capacity and digest options.

Question 4

Does ArticlePod build a personal wiki too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ArticlePod adds a Karpathy-inspired personal wiki layer on Pro Annual, and it is rebuilt daily so saved reading can accumulate into persistent, interlinked pages you can revisit later.

Question 5

What can I save with ArticlePod?

Accepted Answer

Most people use ArticlePod for article URLs, text-based PDFs, and readable pages they already have open in Chrome.

Question 6

What happens if a page is messy, blocked, or a scanned PDF?

Accepted Answer

ArticlePod works best with readable source material. Text-based PDFs are supported, scanned PDFs are not yet, and messy or blocked pages fail with a clear message instead of a mystery result.

Question 7

How fast are episodes usually ready?

Accepted Answer

Most shorter saves are ready quickly. Longer articles and PDFs can take a little more time, but they still land in your feed automatically when processing finishes.

Question 8

Is my feed private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your feed uses a private URL meant only for you and the podcast apps you choose to connect, and normal account activity does not rotate it behind your back.

Question 9

What happens if I need to rotate my feed URL?

Accepted Answer

You can rotate your feed URL when needed, but it is intentional because your podcast app will need the replacement link. Rotation invalidates the old URL and gives you a new one to add back to your app.

Question 10

How long do you keep generated audio?

Accepted Answer

Generated episode audio stays available for 60 days after publication. After that, ArticlePod removes expired audio from active feeds and playback links.

Question 11

Which podcast apps work with ArticlePod?

Accepted Answer

If your app supports private RSS feeds, ArticlePod should fit right in. Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, and other standard RSS-capable apps work.

Question 12

Does it fit my normal podcast routine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ArticlePod is meant to feel like part of your normal listening queue, so you can keep using the podcast app you already know instead of learning a separate reading workflow.

Question 13

What's the difference between per-article episodes and weekly digests?

Accepted Answer

Per-article episodes are the main experience: one save becomes one episode. Weekly digests are optional recap episodes and email summaries when you want a lighter overview across multiple saves.

Question 14

What's included in Starter vs Pro?

Accepted Answer

Starter is for trying the workflow with 2 free submissions. Pro Monthly includes 12 new podcast episodes per day, Chrome capture, and weekly digest options, while Pro Annual raises that to 15 daily episodes with the strongest value for habitual use.

Question 15

Can I use email and Google, Apple, or Facebook with the same account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Email login works by default, and Google, Apple, and Facebook sign-in can also be enabled. The goal is one account with flexible sign-in methods, not separate feeds for separate providers.

Question 16

Can I share a single episode without sharing my whole feed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can create a public share link for one episode without exposing your private RSS feed, and that share link can be revoked later.

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