Text to speech
Have your browser read typed or pasted text aloud.
Text to speech reads any text you type or paste out loud using your browser's built-in voices, with adjustable voice, speed, and pitch — entirely on-device.
How to use
- Type or paste the text you want read aloud.
- Pick a voice and adjust the speed/pitch sliders if you like, then click "Speak".
- Use "Pause"/"Resume" to control playback, or "Stop" to cancel.
Common use scenarios
- Listening to notes or an article instead of reading it on screen.
- Proofreading your own writing by ear to catch awkward phrasing.
- Previewing how a script or announcement will sound before recording it.
- Making written content more accessible for auditory learners.
✓Content & verification reviewed: 2026-09-14
How we verify Text to speech
How to get the playback set up the way you want.
Available voices depend on your device
The voice list comes from your browser and operating system, so it varies by device — try a different browser for more voice options if the current selection is limited.
Speed is adjustable independent of voice
The speed slider works with any selected voice, letting you slow down for careful listening or speed up for a quick skim.
Nothing is sent to a server
Speech synthesis happens entirely in your browser using your device's own text-to-speech engine.
Before you rely on the result
- You've picked a voice that sounds natural to you from the available options.
- You've adjusted speed to a comfortable listening pace.
- You've tested with a short piece of text before pasting in something long.
Who this is for
- Anyone who prefers listening to reading for notes or articles.
- Writers proofreading their own work by ear.
- Anyone previewing a script or announcement before recording it.
Real-world examples
Proofreading a draft by ear
A writer pastes their draft in and listens to it read aloud, catching typos and awkward sentences that are easy to miss when reading silently.
Previewing an announcement script
Someone drafts a short announcement and has it read aloud first to check the pacing and tone before recording the final version themselves.
Limitations
- Uses your browser's built-in voices, so available voices and languages depend on your device and OS — nothing is uploaded, since speech is generated entirely on-device.
Frequently asked questions
Why are there so few (or so many) voice options?
Available voices come from your browser and operating system — different browsers and devices offer different voice sets.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No — speech is generated entirely on your device using your browser's built-in text-to-speech engine.
Can I save the speech as an audio file?
No — this plays speech live in the browser rather than exporting an audio file.
🔒 Runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Results are for reference only; see the disclaimer. Last updated: 2026-09-14
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