Text to Speech: Read Text Aloud in Your Browser

Type or paste text and have it read aloud with your browser’s built-in voices. Choose a voice, speed and pitch. It works offline in many browsers and nothing is uploaded.

How it works

This tool uses the Web Speech API built into modern browsers. The voices come from your device or browser, so the list and quality vary between Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox and between phones and computers. Speed and pitch change how the voice sounds. The text stays on your device.

It reads aloud but does not create an audio file. To save audio, use your device’s recording features.

Example

Paste a paragraph, pick an English voice, set the speed to 1.2 and press Speak to listen at a slightly faster pace.

Frequently asked questions

Why are there no voices?

Some browsers load voices after a moment. Refresh, or check your device’s language settings.

Can I download the audio?

No. The browser speaks the text but does not provide a file.

Is it free?

Yes, and there is no limit or sign-up.

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Voices depend on your device and browser.