Text to Speech

Convert any text to speech in your browser. Choose voice, speed, pitch and volume - no server, no signup.

Last reviewed: April 2026

Reviewed by Shannon Patterson, software engineer · last updated April 2026

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Text to Read

Enter text above and press Play to start speaking.

How to Use the Text to Speech Tool

To use the Text to Speech tool, simply type or paste your text into the input area. Choose a voice by clicking the Settings chip to see all voices available in your browser. Adjust the speed, pitch, and volume using the sliders in the Settings. Press Play to start speaking. Use Pause and Stop to control playback. Watch word highlighting as the current word is spoken (works in Chrome/Edge).

When to Use the Tool in Real Workflows

The Text to Speech tool is ideal for proofreading, accessibility testing, language learning, productivity, and presentations. It's a great way to hear your writing, verify how screen readers will read your content, learn correct pronunciation, listen to documents while multitasking, and generate placeholder voiceover for demos.

How It Works

The Text to Speech tool uses the browser's built-in Web Speech API (speechSynthesis), which is supported in Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox. No audio is sent to any server - the speech synthesis happens entirely on your device using the voices installed on your operating system or provided by the browser.

Tips, Edge Cases, or Limitations

Voice quality varies by platform. Chrome on Windows includes high-quality Google voices that sound natural and are streamed from Google's servers. macOS and iOS include premium voices like Alex, Samantha, and various international options. Windows includes Microsoft David and Zira voices that work offline. Linux typically includes eSpeak voices which sound more robotic but work without internet. To get the best voices on Windows, go to Settings ? Time & Language ? Speech and download additional voice packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tool supports all voices available in your browser, including high-quality Google voices on Windows, premium voices on macOS and iOS, and offline voices on Windows and Linux.

Yes, the tool works offline on Windows with Microsoft David and Zira voices, and on macOS and iOS with premium voices.

There is no limit to the text length you can convert to speech, but very long texts may cause performance issues.

No, the tool does not provide an option to download the audio output. You can copy and paste the text to another application to save it as audio.

Word highlighting works in Chrome and Edge. If it doesn't work in your browser, try updating your browser or using a different browser.

Quick reference

Text to Speech — quick reference
Aspect	Detail
Purpose	Text to Speech is a free browser tool for fast, repeatable tasks.
Runs in	Any modern browser — no install, no signup.
Privacy	Data is processed locally in your browser; no upload to any server.
Best for	Quick lookups, daily reference, learning, prototyping.