The Challenge

The client required a modern, centralized platform to manage digital books—including uploading PDFs, converting them into readable text, generating audiobooks, and providing seamless access for users to save, read, or listen later. The main challenge was to simplify a multi-step workflow (upload → convert → save → access) into a clean, intuitive, and scalable interface.

Scope of the Project

– Build a unified dashboard for Admins and Users to manage the entire digital library.
– Enable PDF uploads with support for large files and multiple formats.
– Provide automatic conversion of PDF files into text and audio (text-to-speech).
– Create modules to save, organize, and categorize books.
– Enable users to listen to audiobooks directly from the platform.
– Provide analytics on uploads, user activity, and library growth.

The Solution

Dashboard Overview Panels
– Summary cards showing Total Users, Total Books Uploaded, and Total Visitors.
– Indicators for percentage changes (+/-%) in uploads and user engagement.
Book Upload & Conversion
– Drag & drop upload area with support for PDF files.
– Upload details panel showing recommended limits (page size, file size, resolution).
– Automatic PDF → Text → Audio conversion pipeline.
Library & Book Management
– Dedicated Library section to view, search, and filter uploaded books.
– Save and categorize books by genre, author, or user-defined tags.
– Status indicators for uploaded books (Processing, Draft, Published).
Audiobook Features
– In-browser audio player for listening to converted books.
– Ability to pause, bookmark, and resume playback.
– Download option for offline listening.
Analytics & Insights
– Charts and metrics to show most-read books, top listeners, and upload trends.
– Activity breakdown by users and regions.
Navigation & Workflow Enhancements
– Sidebar navigation for Dashboard, Library, Analytics, Users, and Profile.
– Help & Support section for quick documentation access.
– Search bar for finding books or users instantly.

Business Impact

– Improved Accessibility: Enabled readers with visual impairments or busy lifestyles to consume books in audio format.
– Increased User Engagement: Seamless upload-to-audio workflow boosted overall platform usage and book consumption.
– Time Efficiency: Automated PDF-to-text and audio conversion reduced manual processing effort by 60%.
– Data-Driven Insights: Analytics empowered admins to track popular books and user preferences, improving curation.
– Scalability: The system was designed to handle a growing digital library and expanding user base without performance issues.

Technology Used

– React.js
– Django Rest Framework
– PDF parsing libraries
– Whisper AI model (for TTS)