Text to Speech
Speak any text aloud using your browser — zero server, instant
About the Text to Speech
This text to speech tool reads pasted text aloud using the voices already installed on your device. Because it uses the browser speech engine, nothing is uploaded and there is no character limit or account.
Text to speech turns written text into audio using the speech synthesis built into your operating system. That is why it works instantly with no upload and no quota — the voices are already on your device.
Proofreading is the use that surprises people. Hearing your own writing read aloud exposes problems the eye skips: a repeated word, a sentence that never quite ends, a clause in the wrong order. Your ear catches what your eye has stopped noticing after the fifth read.
It is also a genuine accessibility aid for anyone who processes spoken language more comfortably than written, and a way to get through a long document while doing something else. Available voices depend on your operating system, so the selection differs between Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
How to use the Text to Speech
- Paste your text. Enter the passage you want read aloud.
- Choose a voice. Pick from the voices installed on your device.
- Play. Listen to the text read back.
- Follow along. Read as you listen to catch anything that sounds wrong.
Text to Speech features
- Uses the voices already installed on your device
- Rate, pitch and volume controls
- Voice selection from whatever your system offers
- No character limit and no account
- Speech is synthesised locally; nothing is uploaded
Frequently asked questions
Where do the voices come from?
Your operating system and browser, not from us. That is why the list differs between Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, and why the same text can sound quite different on two devices.
Can I download the audio?
No. The browser speech engine plays audio rather than producing a file, so there is nothing to save. Recording the output needs separate screen or audio capture software.
What are the rate and pitch controls for?
Rate sets the speaking speed, which is the one worth adjusting — default rates are slower than most people prefer for proofreading. Pitch shifts the voice up or down and is mostly cosmetic.
How does this help with proofreading?
Hearing your own writing read back exposes what reading silently hides: a missing word, a sentence that runs too long, a clumsy repetition. It is the cheapest editing trick there is.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Synthesis happens on your device through the browser speech engine, so the text is not transmitted and there is no length limit imposed by a service.