Text to Speech
Convert text to spoken audio using your browser's built-in speech synthesis.
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Convert text to spoken audio using your browser's built-in speech synthesis.
Type or paste any text into the text area above. Select a voice from the dropdown menu, which is populated with all the voices available on your device and browser. Adjust the speed and pitch sliders to customize how the speech sounds, then click Play to hear your text spoken aloud. You can pause and resume playback or stop it entirely at any time.
The voice options come from your operating system and browser. Most modern systems include dozens of voices across multiple languages. Windows typically provides Microsoft voices, macOS includes high-quality Siri and system voices, and Chrome on any platform often adds Google voices. The exact list depends on your specific setup. If no voices appear, try refreshing the page or using a different browser.
The speed slider controls how fast the text is spoken, ranging from half speed (0.5x) to double speed (2x). The default is 1x, which matches normal speaking pace. The pitch slider adjusts the vocal pitch from low (0.5) to high (2.0). These controls let you fine-tune the output for readability, accessibility, or personal preference. Both settings take effect immediately on the next playback.
This tool uses the Web Speech API, which is built into all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. No plugins, downloads, or server processing is required. The speech synthesis happens entirely on your device, which means your text is never sent to any external server. This ensures complete privacy and instant results with no latency from network requests.
The Web Speech API is supported in all major browsers on desktop and mobile. Chrome and Edge provide the broadest voice selection. Safari on macOS and iOS offers excellent quality with Apple's system voices. If you experience issues, make sure your browser is up to date. Some mobile browsers may have limited voice options compared to their desktop counterparts.