ElevenReader brings Piotr Fronczewski’s voice to Polish books
ElevenReader lets you listen to Polish books, articles, and documents narrated by the AI voice of Piotr Fronczewski
ElevenLabs has officially launched the Polish version of its mobile app ElevenReader — a revolutionary tool that transforms books, articles, PDFs, and any text into audio, narrated by lifelike AI voices. Among them is a special highlight: the AI voice of Piotr Fronczewski, one of Poland’s most beloved cultural icons, developed in collaboration with the actor himself. It’s the first Polish voice to join ElevenLabs’ prestigious Iconic Voices series.
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ElevenReader allows users to upload their own content or choose from a growing library of literary classics, newsletters, and articles. The app supports narration in 32 languages, providing a rich, customizable audio reading experience.
For the Polish market launch, ElevenReader offers over 6,800 free Polish-language works from the Wolne Lektury library, including school reading materials and literary classics from Polish and world literature. These are available immediately within the app, many read using the voice of Piotr Fronczewski.
The Iconic Voices collection now includes names like James Dean, John Wayne, Jerry Garcia, Judy Garland, Maya Angelou, Sir Laurence Olivier, and Richard Feynman — and Piotr Fronczewski proudly joins this global lineup as the first Polish contributor.
“ElevenReader can turn any uploaded text into audio. This allows users to listen in places where reading wasn’t previously possible. We are also committed to supporting Polish education. Thanks to our collaboration with Wolne Lektury, we can offer students and readers instant access to the school canon and more. It’s especially meaningful that the voice of one of Poland’s cultural legends now narrates these works,” said Mati Staniszewski, co-founder of ElevenLabs.
Piotr Fronczewski shared his reflections on the project:
“Working with AI opens a completely new chapter in my creative journey. Technology allows me to view the art of narration from a new, innovative angle, previously impossible through traditional production. Throughout my career, I was guided by great directors; today, I shape how my artistic identity enters this new medium. I hope to accompany a broader audience — as the narrator of their favorite stories and everyday moments.”
A cultural icon beyond acting
While Piotr Fronczewski is widely known for his legendary acting and narration, he also made a lasting impact on Polish pop culture through his hip-hop legacy under the persona Franek Kimono — blending theater, music, and performance art.
One of his iconic tracks can be revisited here:
