Text to Speech
Convert text to speech using your browser's built-in voices. Free and private.
What is Text to Speech?
A text-to-speech tool converts written text into spoken audio using your browser's built-in speech synthesis. Choose from various voices, adjust speed and pitch, and listen to your text instantly. All processing happens locally, ensuring complete privacy.
How to Use This Tool
- Type or paste text in the input area
- Select a voice from the available options
- Adjust speed and pitch using the sliders
- Click 'Speak' to hear the text read aloud
- Click 'Stop' to pause playback at any time
Common Use Cases
- Proofreading written content by listening to it
- Creating audio versions of text for accessibility
- Learning pronunciation of text in different languages
- Testing voice output for app prototypes
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't I see many voice options?
Available voices depend on your browser and operating system. Chrome typically has more voices than other browsers. Some voices may need to be downloaded in your system settings.
Is my text sent to a server?
No, text-to-speech uses your browser's built-in Web Speech API. All processing happens locally on your device, and your text never leaves your computer.
Can I save the audio output?
The browser's speech synthesis doesn't support direct audio export. For saving audio, you'd need a dedicated text-to-speech service that generates downloadable audio files.