Text to Speech Converter — Free Online TTS Tool

Type any text, choose a voice and language, control speed and pitch — play instantly or download audio.

Also check word count with the Word Counter or convert case with the Case Converter.

⚠️ Your browser does not support the Web Speech API. Please use Chrome, Edge, or Safari for this tool.

🔒 All speech synthesis runs in your browser — your text is never sent to any server.

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How to Use

How to Use the Text to Speech Converter

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Type or paste your text — enter any text, article, essay, or note into the input box above.
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Choose voice and language — select a language to filter the available voices for that language, then pick the specific voice you prefer.
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Adjust speed and pitch — use the sliders to slow down or speed up speech, and raise or lower the pitch to match your preference.
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Play or Download — click Play to listen immediately, or Download to save the audio file for offline use.
💡 Browser voices

Available voices depend on your operating system and browser. Chrome and Edge typically offer the most voices. On Windows, Microsoft voices are available. On macOS and iOS, Siri voices appear.

About

What is Text to Speech?

Text to Speech (TTS) is a type of assistive technology that converts written text into spoken audio using synthesised voices. This text to speech converter works as a TTS generator, online voice reader, and text to audio tool for students, content creators, developers, and anyone who needs to hear text read aloud. It uses your browser's built-in Web Speech API — no external server, API key, or signup required.

Content creators use TTS tools to preview how written content sounds before committing to a full voiceover recording. Hearing the text spoken aloud often reveals awkward phrasing, run-on sentences, or unnatural rhythms that are easy to miss when reading silently. Students use TTS to listen to study notes, research papers, or lecture transcripts while multitasking — allowing passive review during activities that do not require visual attention. Language learners use TTS to hear correct pronunciation in their target language across a range of voices and accents, which is particularly useful for tonal languages where pitch carries meaning.

The tool is also widely used for proofreading and accessibility. Reading aloud catches errors that the eye skips over, making TTS one of the most effective and low-cost proofreading techniques available. For people with dyslexia, visual impairments, or reading difficulties, TTS tools provide an independent and private way to consume written content without relying on another person or specialist software. The download feature allows you to save the audio for offline use, sharing, or integration into presentations and videos.

Because the tool uses your browser's built-in voices rather than a cloud API, the available voices vary by device. Desktop browsers typically offer more voices than mobile browsers. On Windows, Microsoft neural voices such as Microsoft David and Microsoft Zira are available in Edge and Chrome. On macOS, high-quality Siri voices become available. This means the same tool can sound quite different depending on which device and browser you use it on.

Use cases

Who Uses Text to Speech?

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About the Download Feature

The download feature uses the browser's Web Speech API combined with MediaRecorder to capture the audio output. Because different browsers handle audio routing differently, download availability depends on your browser and OS combination.

If download does not work in your browser, use your system audio recording software to capture the playback.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, completely free with no account or signup required. Open the page and start converting text to speech immediately.
The tool uses the browser's built-in Web Speech API, supported by Chrome, Edge, and Safari. Firefox supports playback but may have fewer voices. The tool shows a warning if your browser is not supported.
Yes. Click the Download button to record the speech and download it as a WebM or OGG audio file. Download availability depends on your browser — Chrome and Edge on Windows and Mac work best.
No. All speech synthesis runs entirely in your browser using the Web Speech API. Your text is never sent to any server.
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