How to use this tool
- Paste or type the text you want to hear.
- Choose a voice and set the speed and pitch.
- Press Play. Use Pause and Stop to control playback.
Who uses text to speech
Students listen to notes while commuting. People with dyslexia or low vision use it to read long pages. Writers play back drafts to catch clumsy sentences, and language learners use it to hear pronunciation. Listening at 1.3× to 1.5× speed gets through reading material noticeably faster once you are used to it.
Why the voice list differs between devices
The tool uses the Web Speech API, which plays voices installed on your device. Windows, macOS, iOS and Android each ship different voices, and Chrome and Edge add extra online voices. If you only see a few, install more from your system's speech or language settings. Microsoft Edge on Windows has some of the most natural sounding free voices.
Saving as MP3
Browsers don't allow built-in voices to be saved as audio files, so this tool plays the speech only. To keep a recording, use your device's screen or audio recorder while it reads.
Frequently asked questions
Is this text to speech free?
Yes. There is no limit on the amount of text and no sign-up.
Can it read in an Indian or British accent?
Yes, if your device has those voices. Look for en-IN and en-GB in the voice list.
Can I download the audio as MP3?
Not directly, because browsers keep system voices playback-only. You can record it with a screen or audio recorder.
Does it work offline?
Yes, with voices installed on your device. Some online voices in Chrome and Edge need a connection.