AI Text to Speech
Type or paste any text and hear it read aloud using your browser's built-in speech engine. Choose from dozens of voices, adjust speed and pitch. Works in all browsers, completely offline, and 100% private.
How Browser Text to Speech Works
This tool uses the Web Speech API (speechSynthesis), a feature built directly into every modern web browser. It converts written text into spoken audio using high-quality voice synthesis engines provided by your operating system. No AI model needs to be downloaded because the speech engine is already installed on your device.
The available voices depend on your operating system and browser. macOS typically offers high-quality Siri voices, Windows provides Microsoft voices, and Chrome has additional Google voices. Each voice supports different languages and accents, giving you dozens of options to choose from.
Great Uses for Text to Speech
- Accessibility — Help visually impaired users consume written content
- Proofreading — Hear your writing read aloud to catch errors you might miss when reading
- Language learning — Listen to pronunciation in different languages and accents
- Content creation — Preview how scripts, blog posts, or presentations sound
- Multitasking — Listen to articles while doing other tasks
- Education — Help students with reading difficulties consume text content
Privacy and Offline Use
Since the speech engine is built into your browser, absolutely nothing is sent to any server. Your text stays on your device at all times. The tool works completely offline — no internet connection needed. This makes it safe for sensitive content like personal notes, business documents, or private messages.
Customization Options
Adjust the speaking rate from 0.5x (slow, great for language learning) to 2x (fast, for quick listening). Change the pitch from low (0.5) to high (2.0) to find a comfortable listening experience. The volume control lets you fine-tune loudness. Different voices have different characteristics, so experiment to find one you like best.