Text to Speech: step by step
- Type or paste your text, or open a .txt file.
- Pick a voice. Voices are grouped by language; ones marked “natural” or “online” usually sound the most human.
- Set the speed and pitch, then press Play. Pause, resume or stop at any time.
- Click any word to start reading from there.
Where do the voices come from?
This tool uses the speech engine built into your browser and operating system, so the voices depend on your device. Microsoft Edge offers dozens of natural-sounding online voices; Chrome has Google voices; Safari, macOS and iOS include Siri-quality voices you can download in Settings → Accessibility → Spoken Content; Windows lets you add more in Settings → Time & language → Speech.
Good uses
- Listening to articles, essays and emails while you do something else.
- Proofreading: hearing your own writing makes missing words and clumsy sentences easy to spot.
- Learning a language: hear the pronunciation, slowed down.
- Making reading easier for people with dyslexia, low vision or tired eyes.
Can I download the audio?
Not directly. Browsers play their built-in voices straight to your speakers and don't let web pages save them as a file. To keep a recording, use your computer's own screen or sound recorder while it plays.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free? Is there a limit?
Yes, it's free, with no sign-up and no character limit. Long texts are read sentence by sentence.
Is my text sent anywhere?
This page doesn't send it anywhere. Some browsers' online voices (marked “online” or “Google”) are processed by the browser maker's speech service, like their built-in read-aloud features; choose a voice without that label to keep everything on your device.
Why are there only a few voices?
Voices come from your device. Try Microsoft Edge for the largest choice, or install more voices in your system settings.
Can it read Thai, Spanish or other languages?
Yes, if your device has a voice for that language. Pick it in the voice list; the language is shown next to each voice name.
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