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How to Use
- 1Type or paste your text into the input field.
- 2Select a voice from the dropdown — available voices depend on your browser and OS.
- 3Adjust the speed (rate) and pitch sliders to customize the playback.
- 4Click Speak to start reading your text aloud.
- 5Use Pause, Resume, or Stop buttons to control playback.
About Text to Speech
The Text to Speech tool uses the Web Speech API (SpeechSynthesis) built into modern browsers to convert written text into spoken audio. Choose from the voices installed on your operating system and customize speed and pitch to your preference.
No audio data is uploaded or processed on any server — all synthesis happens locally in your browser. The number and quality of available voices depends on your browser and OS: Chrome typically offers 40+ voices including multiple languages.
Use it for proofreading written content by ear, accessibility testing of web copy, language pronunciation practice, creating quick audio previews of scripts, or simply having articles read to you hands-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which browsers support text to speech?
Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox all support the Web Speech API. Chrome and Edge typically offer the most voice options, including Google's cloud-quality voices.
Why do I see only a few voice options?
Available voices depend on your operating system and browser. Windows and macOS include built-in voices, and Chrome adds Google voices. Mobile devices may offer fewer options than desktop.
Is there a character limit?
Most browsers handle several thousand characters. Very long texts may be split internally by the browser's speech engine, which can cause brief pauses between segments.
Can I download the audio as an MP3?
No. The Web Speech API plays audio in real time but does not provide a downloadable audio file. For MP3 export, you would need a server-side TTS service.
Does this work with non-English text?
Yes, if your browser has voices for that language. Select a matching voice from the dropdown — for example, choose a Spanish voice to read Spanish text with proper pronunciation.