Text to Speech
Convert text to speech online for free. Listen to any text read aloud with natural voices. Adjust speed, pitch, and volume. Choose from multiple languages and voices. 100% client-side — works in your browser.
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Convert Any Text to Natural Speech
Turn any written text into spoken audio instantly using the Web Speech API built into your browser. This free Text to Speech tool lets you listen to any text read aloud with natural-sounding voices. Simply type or paste your text, choose a voice, adjust speed and pitch to your preference, and click Speak. No plugins, no downloads, no sign-up required.
The tool supports multiple languages and voices provided by your browser and operating system. Chrome offers Google voices in dozens of languages, Edge provides high-quality Microsoft voices, and Safari includes Apple voices. Your text is processed entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive content. Whether you need to proofread a document, learn pronunciation, or make content accessible, this tool delivers instant, free text-to-speech conversion.
How to Use Text to Speech
Enter Your Text
Type or paste the text you want to hear in the text area. You can enter anything from a single word to multiple paragraphs. The character count updates in real-time as you type.
Choose Voice & Settings
Select a voice from the dropdown. Filter by language to narrow your choices. Adjust speed, pitch, and volume using the sliders, or pick a preset like Slow, Fast, Deep, or High for quick adjustments.
Click Speak
Click the Speak button or press Ctrl+Enter to hear your text read aloud. Use the pause, resume, and stop controls to manage playback. The highlight bar shows the word currently being spoken.
Features
Multiple Voices
Access all voices provided by your browser and operating system. Filter by language to find the perfect voice for your text, from English and Spanish to Japanese and Arabic.
Speed Control
Adjust the speaking rate from 0.25x (very slow) to 4x (very fast). Perfect for language learning at slow speeds or quickly scanning text at higher speeds.
Pitch Control
Fine-tune the voice pitch from low (deep) to high. Combined with speed control, you can create exactly the voice tone you need for any use case.
Volume Control
Set the output volume from mute to maximum. The volume slider gives you precise control over the audio level independent of your system volume.
Browser Privacy
Everything runs 100% in your browser using the Web Speech API. Your text is never sent to any server. Complete privacy for sensitive documents and personal content.
Keyboard Shortcut
Press Ctrl+Enter to instantly start or stop speaking. No need to reach for the mouse — keep your hands on the keyboard for a smooth workflow.
Common Use Cases
Accessibility
- Assist visually impaired users with reading
- Make web content accessible to all audiences
- Read articles and documents hands-free
- Support users with reading difficulties
Language Learning
- Hear correct pronunciation of foreign words
- Practice listening comprehension at slow speeds
- Compare pronunciation across different voices
- Learn intonation and rhythm of new languages
Proofreading
- Catch errors by hearing text read back to you
- Check the flow and rhythm of your writing
- Identify awkward phrasing and sentence structure
- Review content before publishing or sending
Content Creators
- Preview voiceover scripts before recording
- Test pacing and timing of narration text
- Generate quick audio previews for clients
- Draft and refine podcast or video scripts
Voice Quality Varies by Browser
Chrome and Edge typically offer the widest selection of natural-sounding voices. For the best quality, try different browsers to see which voices you prefer. Edge's Microsoft voices are often particularly clear.
Long Text Handling
For very long documents, the tool includes a Chrome keepalive workaround to prevent speech from cutting off. If you experience issues, try breaking your text into shorter sections for more reliable playback.
Browser Support
The Web Speech API is supported in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. Voice availability depends on your OS: Windows offers Microsoft voices, macOS offers Apple voices, and Chrome adds Google voices on all platforms.
Use Presets for Quick Changes
The preset buttons (Normal, Slow, Fast, Deep, High) instantly adjust both speed and pitch together for common use cases. Click Normal to quickly reset to default settings.
Keyboard Shortcut
Press Ctrl+Enter to toggle speaking on or off without clicking. This is especially useful when proofreading — keep your hands on the keyboard and quickly start/stop the speech.
Mobile Support
Text to Speech works on most mobile browsers. On iOS Safari, speech may begin only after a user gesture (tap). On Android Chrome, Google voices are available. Word highlighting may be limited on some mobile browsers.