NotebookLlama

NotebookLlama by Meta is a guided, open-source recipe that transforms PDFs into fully-produced podcasts, providing creators with a seamless, step-by-step pipeline for audio content creation. Leveraging Meta’s Llama models for pre-processing, transcription, and dramatization, as well as Parler TTS for conversational text-to-speech, NotebookLlama enables users to go from static documents to engaging audio in just a few steps. This recipe is designed for experimentation and includes detailed notebooks for each stage of the process, making it accessible for both beginners and advanced users.

The workflow begins with Llama-3.2-1B for text extraction, followed by Llama-3.1-70B to generate an initial transcript, Llama-3.1-8B for adding drama and conversational style, and finally converts the output to audio using Parler TTS. Each stage is customizable, allowing users to refine prompts and experiment with different models to achieve optimal results. Whether for educational, entertainment, or business applications, NotebookLlama opens new possibilities for dynamic audio content creation.

Key Features:

• Step-by-Step PDF to Podcast Workflow: Convert PDFs into conversational audio content using a guided, multi-notebook setup.

• Layered Llama Model Integration: Uses different Llama models for pre-processing, transcription, and dramatization.

• Customizable Text-to-Speech: Generate natural, conversational audio using Parler TTS and Bark TTS models, with prompts tailored to speaker roles.

• Modular and Open-Source: Designed for easy customization and community collaboration, with options to tweak prompts, models, and formats.

• Adaptable to Resource Levels: Supports 1B, 3B, 8B, and 70B models, with lower models available for users without extensive GPU resources.

Use Cases:

• Educational Audio Content: Turn academic papers, reports, or lecture notes into easy-to-listen podcast episodes.

• Business Summaries: Convert lengthy documents or reports into digestible audio summaries for team members on the go.

• Creative Audio Projects: Generate audio adaptations of books or articles, adding dramatic flair and conversational style.

NotebookLlama offers a versatile, customizable pipeline for turning written content into high-quality podcasts, perfect for content creators, educators, and researchers interested in exploring AI-driven audio production.