Text to Speech
Hear any text read aloud, free in your browser.
Proofread an essay, rest your eyes, or hear how a paragraph sounds before you send it. Paste text, pick one of your device's built-in voices, set the speed, and press Play. The speech is generated by your own browser, so nothing is uploaded and it works offline in most browsers once voices load. Pause, resume, or stop any time, and use the speed control to slow down tricky passages.
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About Text to Speech
Hearing your own writing read back is one of the fastest ways to catch awkward sentences, missing words, and typos your eyes skip over. This tool turns any text into speech using the voices already installed on your device, so there is nothing to install and nothing to pay for.
Speed matters. A slower rate helps when proofreading dense material or learning a language, while a faster rate works for skimming long articles. Pitch changes the character of the voice without changing the words. Try a couple of voices, since quality varies a lot between systems.
The tool works even with no connection in most browsers once voices have loaded. It plays audio only, so if you need an audio file, use a recorder while it plays.
How to use Text to Speech
- Paste or type the text you want to hear.
- Pick a voice and set the speed.
- Press Play to start listening.
- Use Pause or Stop to control playback.
Why use this tool?
- Uses your device's built-in voices
- Adjustable speed and pitch
- Pause, resume, and stop controls
- Free with no account or signup
Tips for best results
- Slow to 0.8x when proofreading to catch typos your eyes miss.
- Try several voices, since quality varies by device and browser.
- Break very long text into chunks for easier pause and resume.
- Stop playback before starting a new passage to avoid overlap.