Text to Speech
Turn any text into natural-sounding speech using your browser voices. Choose voice, rate, pitch and volume — runs entirely on-device.
What is the Text to Speech?
The Text to Speech tool reads any text out loud using the voices your browser exposes through the Web Speech API. You can pick a voice, adjust rate, pitch and volume, and hear high-quality synthesised speech without any server call.
It is a lightweight, private alternative to premium TTS services. Whether you want to proof-listen to an article you wrote, learn pronunciation of a foreign phrase, create quick voice notes, or just take a break from reading, this tool covers the common cases in a click.
Because playback is generated locally by the browser, your text is never uploaded and there is no monthly quota.
How to use the Text to Speech
- 1Paste or type the text you want to hear.
- 2Choose a voice from the dropdown (the list depends on your browser and OS).
- 3Adjust rate, pitch and volume with the sliders.
- 4Click "Play" — the text is spoken through your speakers.
- 5Use "Stop" to halt playback at any time.
Key features
- Voice picker with all installed system voices
- Rate (0.5×–2×), pitch and volume controls
- No character limit
- Runs entirely offline
- Works on any modern browser with the Web Speech API
- No account or key required
Examples
Proof-listen
Paste a blog post and listen at 1.2× to catch awkward phrasing before publishing.
Language learning
Switch to a Spanish voice and hear a sentence pronounced natively.
Accessibility
A person with low vision can convert a document to audio without installing anything.
Why use this tool
- Zero cost — uses built-in browser voices
- Instant playback, no waiting
- Great for proofreading and accessibility
- Private — text stays local
- Multi-language support depends on OS voices
Common use cases
- Proofreading articles and emails
- Practising foreign language pronunciation
- Reading long documents aloud
- Preparing script deliveries
- Making study material accessible
- Quick audio previews for content creators
Frequently asked questions
Which voices are available?
Whatever voices your operating system provides. macOS and Windows ship with many; Linux may need extras.
Can I download the audio?
Not directly — the browser API plays audio but does not expose a downloadable file. Use a screen recorder for a workaround.
Does the tool work offline?
Yes — once the page has loaded. All voices are local.
Are my texts uploaded?
No — speech is generated inside your browser.
Why does the voice list look short?
Some browsers hide voices until the first speak action — click Play once and the list will populate.