Text to Speech — Free Online Tool
Type any text and hear it read aloud with custom voice, rate, and pitch.
About Text to Speech
The Text to Speech tool reads any text you type out loud using the voices built into your browser and operating system. It is useful for proofreading by ear, learning pronunciation, creating accessible content, and giving your eyes a rest from the screen.
You can choose from the available system voices and fine-tune the speaking rate and pitch to suit your preference. Speech is synthesized locally through your browser, so your text is spoken without being uploaded to any service.
How to Use Text to Speech
- Type or paste the text you want to hear.
- Pick a voice from the dropdown list.
- Adjust the rate and pitch sliders if you like.
- Click Speak to listen, or Stop to halt playback.
Key Features
Reads any text aloud in your browser
Choice of system voices and languages
Adjustable speaking rate and pitch
Start and stop controls
Processes text locally for privacy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which voices are available?
The voice list comes from your browser and operating system, so the exact options depend on what is installed on your device.
Can I change how fast it speaks?
Yes. The rate slider speeds up or slows down the speech, and the pitch slider raises or lowers the tone.
Why do I see no voices in the list?
Some browsers load voices slightly after the page opens. Refreshing the page usually populates the list.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. Speech is generated by your browser built-in synthesis, so the text you enter stays on your device.