Text to speech
Have your device read text aloud, with a choice of voice, language, speed and pitch. Free, no sign-up.
- Free
- No sign-up
- No file uploaded
- Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone
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About this tool
Listen to an article, proofread an email by ear or practise pronunciation: paste the text and pick a voice. Playback uses the voices installed on your device, in dozens of languages.
How to use
- Paste the text.
- Choose the voice, speed and pitch.
- Click “Read aloud”; pause or stop at any time.
Common problems and fixes
No voice in my language
Install one in your system settings (Time & language on Windows, Accessibility → Spoken content on Mac).
Playback stops after a few sentences
Some browsers cut very long texts: read them in parts.
The voice sounds robotic
Try another voice: those labelled “Natural” or “Premium” sound more natural.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download the audio?
No, browsers do not allow recording speech synthesis; playback only.
Is my text uploaded?
With local voices, no. Some online voices (Google on Chrome) send the text to the browser's service.
Why do voices differ between devices?
Each system (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) provides its own voices.
What is the maximum length?
20,000 characters per reading.
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Still stuck?
Ask on the forum: the category, the tool, your device sheet and the test result will be filled in for you.