๐ Text to Speech
Convert text to speech free online. Multiple voices, adjustable speed and pitch. Uses your browser, no upload or signup.
๐ Text to Speech
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About the Text to Speech Tool
Hearing text read aloud catches things reading does not. Awkward phrasing, repeated words, and sentences that run too long are far more obvious in speech than on the page โ which is why writers and editors have proofread aloud for centuries.
This tool uses the Web Speech API built into your browser, so the voices come from your own operating system and no audio is generated on a server. Speed, pitch, and voice selection are all adjustable, and nothing you paste is transmitted anywhere.
How to Use Text to Speech
- Paste the text you want spoken into the input area.
- Choose a voice from those installed on your system.
- Adjust the speaking rate and pitch to your preference.
- Press Speak to begin playback.
When to Use This Tool
- Proofreading your own writing by hearing it read back
- Listening to an article while doing something else
- Supporting reading for accessibility needs
- Checking the pronunciation of unfamiliar words
- Reviewing a script or speech for natural flow
Things Worth Knowing
- Available voices depend on your operating system and browser, not on this tool.
- Quality varies considerably between platforms โ recent versions of Windows, macOS, and Android generally sound best.
- Audio is generated locally and cannot be downloaded as a file through the browser speech API.
Quick Facts
| Tool name | Text to Speech |
| Category | Text Tools |
| Price | Free โ no account, no trial, no watermark |
| Where it runs | Entirely in your browser (client-side) |
| Files uploaded | None โ your data never leaves your device |
| File size limit | None imposed; limited only by device memory |
| Works offline | Yes, once the page has loaded |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I have different voices than someone else?
Voices are provided by your operating system. Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS each ship different sets, and additional language voices can usually be installed through system settings.
Can I download the audio as an MP3?
Not through the browser speech API, which streams directly to your speakers without exposing an audio file. Recording the output requires separate software.
Which languages are supported?
Whichever your system has voices installed for. Most systems include several languages by default, and more can be added via accessibility or language settings.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. Speech synthesis runs locally in your browser using system voices, so the text never leaves your device.