Text to Speech

Overview

Text-to-speech (TTS) converts written text into spoken audio, letting you listen to articles, proofread your writing by ear, or generate voiceovers without recording. Modern browsers include the Web Speech API, which provides built-in synthetic voices in many languages — so this tool runs entirely on your device, with no upload, no account, and no character limit. Type or paste text, pick a voice, and it speaks.

How to Use (Step by Step)

1. 1

   Type or paste your text

   Enter any text — an article, a script, study notes. There's no character limit since it runs locally.

2. 2

   Choose a voice and adjust the speed

   Pick from your browser's available voices and languages, then tune the rate and pitch to taste.

3. 3

   Press play and listen

   The browser speaks the text in real time. Pause or restart anytime.

How It Works

The tool uses your browser's built-in speechSynthesis (Web Speech API). When you press play, the browser hands your text to the operating system's installed voices and renders audio in real time. The available voices, languages, and quality depend on your OS and browser — desktop systems often include dozens of voices across languages. You can adjust the rate (speed) and pitch. Because synthesis happens locally, your text is never sent to a server.

When to Use This

Listening to long articles or documents instead of reading them. Proofreading your own writing — hearing it read aloud catches awkward phrasing and typos. Creating quick voiceovers for videos or slideshows. Accessibility for users who prefer or need audio. Practicing pronunciation in a language you're learning. Turning study notes into audio for review on the go.

Frequently Asked Questions