Text to Speech
Read any text aloud with natural voices built into your device. Choose voice, speed and pitch, and pause or resume at any time. Free, no sign up.
Runs on your device
What it does
Paste an article, essay or email and listen to it. Hearing your own writing read back is one of the best ways to catch mistakes.
How to use it
- Paste or type text.
- Choose a voice, speed and pitch.
- Press Speak, and pause or stop when you like.
When it helps
- Proofreading essays and emails.
- Listening to articles while doing something else.
- Language pronunciation practice.
Questions
Can I download the audio?
Browsers do not allow saving speech synthesis audio directly. Use the Voice Recorder or Screen Recorder if you need a file.
Why are the voices different on my phone?
Voices come from your operating system, so Windows, macOS, Android and iOS offer different sets.
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