Text to Speech

About Text to Speech

A text to speech tool reads written text aloud in a natural voice. Type or paste your text, pick from the voices your device offers, and adjust the speaking speed and pitch — then play, pause, or stop. It's a great way to read text aloud to proofread your writing, catch errors your eyes skip, hear how a word is pronounced, or just listen instead of reading. It uses your browser's built-in speech engine, so it's free, needs no sign-up, and nothing is uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

How does text to speech help with proofreading?

Hearing your text read aloud catches mistakes your eyes glide over — missing words, repeated words, and awkward phrasing all stand out when spoken. Slow the speed slightly and follow along as it reads to spot errors before you publish.

Is this text to speech free?

Yes, completely. It uses the speech voices already built into your browser and operating system, so there's no sign-up, no character limits, and no cost.

Why don't I see many voices?

The available voices come from your device and browser. Chrome, Edge, and Safari each ship different voices, and your operating system may let you install more in its language or accessibility settings.

Can I download the audio as an MP3?

No. The browser's speech engine plays audio live but doesn't expose a downloadable file, so this tool reads text aloud rather than exporting an audio file. If you need an MP3, you'll want a dedicated exporting tool.

Is my text sent anywhere?

No. The speech is generated locally by your browser. Your text stays on your device and isn't uploaded or stored.