Free Text to Speech Online
Convert text to speech using browser synthesis. Multiple voices available. Free, fast, and works entirely in your browser with no sign-up required.
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Text to Speech
Convert text to speech using your browser's built-in speech synthesis. Choose from multiple voices and languages.
Text Input
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Reading Statistics
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Speed (WPM)
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Voice Browser0 voices
Saved Bookmarks (0)
No bookmarks yet. Save text and voice settings for quick access later.
Tip: Use Ctrl+Shift+B to quickly save a bookmark.
Pronunciation Dictionary
Define custom pronunciations for words. The replacement text will be spoken instead of the original.
Keyboard Shortcuts
About Text to Speech
This tool uses the Web Speech API built into modern browsers to convert text to speech. The available voices depend on your browser and operating system.
Features:
- Multiple voices and languages with preview, filtering, favorites, and voice comparison
- Adjustable speed (0.5x to 2x) with presets, pitch presets (deep to chipmunk), and volume
- Four highlight modes: word, sentence, paragraph, and karaoke with custom colors
- SSML support for pauses, emphasis, and character spelling
- Queue multiple texts to speak in sequence with reordering, shuffle, and auto-play
- Batch mode with clipboard import, pause/resume, export, and progress tracking
- Bookmarks with tags, sorting, search, export/import for backup and sharing
- Auto-detect language with confidence indicator and auto voice selection
- Custom pronunciation dictionary persisted in localStorage
- Record and download audio (requires microphone permission)
- Detailed reading statistics: word count, syllables, vocabulary richness, readability, duration at all speeds
- 16 keyboard shortcuts for playback, volume, pitch, tabs, highlights, bookmarks, and settings
- Settings persistence across sessions via localStorage
- Inline speed adjuster in playback controls
- Works offline after page load
SSML Tags Supported:
<break time="500ms"/>- Insert a pause<emphasis>text</emphasis>- Emphasize text<say-as interpret-as="characters">ABC</say-as>- Spell out characters
Browser Support:
- Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox (latest versions)
- Voice availability varies by browser and OS
- Mobile browsers may have limited voice options
Privacy First: All speech synthesis happens locally in your browser using built-in APIs. Your text is never sent to any server. Bookmarks, pronunciation dictionaries, favorite voices, and settings are stored in your browser's localStorage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Text to Speech?
The Text to Speech is a free online tool that convert text to speech using browser synthesis. multiple voices available. It runs entirely in your browser with no installation or sign-up needed.
Can I choose different voices?
Yes, the Text to Speech tool offers multiple voices and languages depending on what your browser and operating system support.
Is the Text to Speech free to use?
Yes, the Text to Speech is 100% free with no registration, no hidden fees, and no usage limits. All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy.
Is my data safe with this tool?
Absolutely. The Text to Speech processes everything client-side in your browser. No data is uploaded to or stored on any server. Your content remains private on your device at all times.
Does the Text to Speech work on mobile devices?
Yes, the Text to Speech is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on any device with a modern web browser -- no app download required.
Do I need to create an account to use this tool?
No account or registration is needed. Simply open the Text to Speech in your browser and start using it immediately. There are no sign-up walls or usage restrictions.
Can I process large amounts of text?
Yes, the Text to Speech handles text of any length with fast, real-time processing. Since everything runs in your browser, performance depends on your device but works well for most use cases.
How do I use the Text to Speech?
Simply enter your input in the provided field, adjust any settings to your preference, and the tool will process it instantly. You can then copy the result to your clipboard or download it.
Which browsers are supported?
The Text to Speech works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, use the latest version of your preferred browser.
How long will it take to read my text aloud?
At the natural 1x speed this tool reads at roughly 180 words per minute, so a 180-word paragraph takes about a minute, a 900-word article around five minutes, and a 1,800-word piece about ten. The speed setting scales that estimate directly: 2x roughly halves the time while 0.5x doubles it, and the tool shows a live duration estimate based on your word count and chosen rate before you press play. Actual timing varies slightly because punctuation adds natural pauses and some voices speak a touch faster or slower than others. If you only need a rough figure, divide your word count by 180 for the minutes at normal speed. Paste your text above to see the exact estimated duration for your chosen voice and speed.
Why are the available voices different on my phone than on my laptop?
This tool uses your browser's built-in Web Speech API, which means the voices it offers are the ones already installed on your specific device and operating system rather than a fixed cloud library. That is why the list changes between Chrome, Safari, and Edge, and between Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS — each platform ships its own set. A Windows laptop might expose a dozen voices while an iPhone shows a different selection entirely, and installing extra language packs in your system settings can add more. Quality also varies, since some platforms include higher-fidelity voices than others. Because synthesis happens locally, no voices are downloaded from this site. Open the tool on the device you plan to use, browse the filtered voice list, mark favorites, and compare two side by side to find the one that sounds best to you.
Can I download the spoken audio as a file?
Yes. Alongside live playback, the tool can record the spoken output and save it as a .webm audio file you can download and keep, which is handy for turning a script, a study note, or a draft into a listenable clip. Recording uses your browser's built-in media recorder, so it asks for microphone permission to capture the audio stream while the voice plays. The resulting .webm plays in most modern browsers and media players, and you can convert it to another format afterward with a separate converter if a specific app needs MP3 or WAV. Everything still happens on your device, so the recording is never uploaded anywhere. Enter your text, pick a voice and speed, then start recording to capture the narration and download the file when it finishes.
Why does the tool mispronounce names or acronyms, and how do I fix it?
Speech synthesizers guess pronunciation from spelling rules, so unusual names, brand terms, foreign words, and acronyms often come out wrong because they do not follow ordinary English patterns. To fix this, the tool includes a pronunciation dictionary: you map a tricky word to a phonetic respelling that the voice says correctly, and it applies that substitution every time the word appears. For example, you might respell an acronym so it is read letter by letter, or rewrite a name the way it actually sounds. An optional SSML toggle gives finer control over emphasis and pauses for advanced cases, and switching to a different voice sometimes handles a word better. Add your problem words to the pronunciation dictionary above, then replay the passage to confirm each one now sounds the way you intended before recording or sharing it.
What is the difference between the speed and pitch settings?
Speed, also called rate, controls how fast the voice talks — how many words come out per minute — without changing how high or low it sounds. This tool offers six presets from 0.5x for very slow, careful listening up to 2x for quickly scanning long text, with 1x as the natural default that reads around 180 words per minute. Pitch is separate: it raises or lowers the tone of the voice across five steps, from a deeper register up to a higher one, while the talking speed stays the same. In short, rate changes the tempo and pitch changes the timbre. You can adjust both independently, and even change them mid-playback to fine-tune the sound. Try a slower rate for proofreading or language practice and a higher rate for skimming, then tweak the pitch above until the voice feels comfortable.
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About the Text to Speech tool
The Text to Speech tool reads any text aloud in a natural-sounding voice, right inside your browser. Paste an article, a chapter, an email, or your own draft, pick a voice, and press play. It is built for people who would rather listen than read: commuters catching up on long reads, writers proofing a draft by ear, language learners checking pronunciation, and anyone who finds audio more accessible than text on a screen.
Everything happens locally. The tool uses the browser's built-in Web Speech API for synthesis, so your text is never uploaded to a server, there is no sign-up, and there is no usage cap. The voices it offers are the ones already installed on your own device and operating system, which is why the exact list differs between Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Windows, macOS, or Android.
How to control the voice
Three settings shape how the reading sounds, and you can change them while it plays:
- Voice — choose from the voices your system provides. You can filter the list, mark favorites, and compare two voices side by side before committing to one.
- Speed (rate) — six presets from 0.5x (very slow) up to 2x (very fast), with 1x as the natural default. At normal speed the tool reads at roughly 180 words per minute, and the live estimate scales with the speed you pick.
- Pitch — five steps from a deep, low register up to a high "chipmunk" pitch, so you can warm up or sharpen the same voice.
A separate volume control adjusts loudness independently of your system volume, and play, pause, and resume let you stop mid-sentence and pick up exactly where you left off.
Follow-along highlighting and longer texts
As the voice speaks, the tool highlights the text in sync so your eyes can track the audio. You can highlight word by word, switch to a karaoke-style mode, and choose the highlight color. This is genuinely useful for proofreading: hearing each word while seeing it makes skipped words, awkward phrasing, and run-on sentences much easier to catch than silent reading.
For bigger jobs there are three working modes. Single mode reads one block of text. Queue mode lines up several passages to play back to back. Batch mode handles a list of separate items in sequence, with per-item progress, so you can process many short snippets in one pass. Each mode shows an estimated duration based on word count and your chosen speed.
Pronunciation, language, and saving audio
A built-in pronunciation dictionary lets you swap a tricky word for a spelling that the synthesizer says correctly — handy for names, brands, and acronyms that the default voice mangles. Optional auto language detection can match the voice to the language of your text, and an SSML toggle is available for finer control of how text is spoken.
You can also save the spoken output as an audio file. The tool records the playback to a .webm file you can download and keep, which is convenient for turning a script into a listenable clip. Recording uses your browser's media recorder and asks for microphone permission to capture the audio. Bookmarks round things out: save a piece of text along with its voice and settings, tag it, and reload it later without re-entering anything.
Why browser-based text to speech is handy
A dedicated narration app or a cloud TTS service can sound more polished, but it usually means an install, an account, or per-character billing. This Text to Speech tool trades a little voice polish for instant access and complete privacy: no account, no upload, and no quota. Because synthesis runs on your device, it keeps working even after the page has loaded with a spotty connection, and confidential text — a contract, an unpublished post, private notes — never leaves your computer.