Text to Speech
Text to Speech
Have any text read aloud by your device. Choose a voice, adjust the speed and pitch, and press Speak. Great for proofreading and accessibility.
Text to speech reads written words aloud in a natural device voice. It is one of the most quietly useful tools on the web: writers use it to proofread, because ears catch clumsy sentences and repeated words that eyes skim past; students use it to revise while walking or resting their eyes; and for many readers with dyslexia, low vision, or other print difficulties, listening is simply the most comfortable way to take in text.
This reader uses the voices already built into your device and browser — there is no account, no upload, and nothing to install. The voice list is filled from whatever your system offers, which on modern phones and computers usually includes several languages and both male and female voices, some of them surprisingly natural. Speed control lets you slow careful proofreading down or push revision listening faster, and pitch adjusts the tone. Pause and resume work mid-passage, and Stop ends reading immediately.
One known quirk: some browsers, particularly Chrome on desktop, stop speaking after roughly fifteen seconds of continuous speech on certain system voices. If a long document cuts out, split it into smaller chunks and read them one at a time — the text box keeps everything you pasted, so nothing is lost.
Your text stays on your device. The speech is generated locally by your browser and operating system.
How to use
- Paste or type the text you want to hear into the box.
- Choose a voice — the default is fine, or pick a specific language and voice from the list.
- Set the speed: slower for careful proofreading, faster for a quick listen.
- Click Speak, and use Pause / Resume or Stop as needed.
- Listen for awkward phrasing, missing words, and repetitions, then edit your text.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the voice list empty or short?
The voices come from your device and browser, not from this page. Some browsers load them a moment after the page opens — the list updates automatically when they arrive. Installing additional system voices on your device adds them here too.
Why did reading stop in the middle of a long text?
A known limitation in some browsers halts long utterances, especially with remote voices. Read in shorter sections, or switch to a voice marked as local or default in your system settings.
Can I save the speech as an audio file?
Not with this tool — browsers do not let a web page record its own speech output directly. If you need an MP3, a dedicated text-to-speech app or your operating system's recorder is the practical route.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Browsers generate the speech on your device from the voices installed on it. Your text never leaves your machine through this page.