Text to Speech
Type or paste text and have your browser read it aloud, with adjustable voice, speed, pitch, and volume.
🔒 Processed locally in your browser
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How to use
- Type or paste the text you want read aloud into the text box.
- Choose a voice from the dropdown — the list comes from your device and browser.
- Adjust the speed, pitch, and volume sliders to taste.
- Press Play to start, and use Pause, Resume, or Stop to control playback.
Features
- Uses your browser's own built-in voices — nothing to download or install
- Adjustable speed, pitch, and volume with sensible defaults
- Play, Pause, Resume, and Stop controls for full playback control
- 100% client-side — your text never leaves your browser
- Automatically refreshes the voice list if your browser loads it asynchronously
Frequently asked questions
Where do the voices come from?
They come entirely from your own operating system and browser. This tool doesn't ship, host, or control any voices — it just lists whatever speechSynthesis.getVoices() returns on your device, so the available voices and languages vary between computers, phones, and browsers.
Is this supported in every browser?
No. Text to speech relies on the Web Speech API, which most modern browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Safari support, but some older or niche browsers don't. If your browser lacks support, this page shows a message instead of the player.
Why is the voice list empty at first?
Some browsers load their voice list asynchronously and return an empty list the first time it's requested. This tool listens for the browser's voiceschanged event and refreshes the list automatically once voices are ready.
Does this tool store or upload my text?
No. All speech synthesis happens locally using your browser's built-in engine. Your text is never sent to a server or saved anywhere.
Can I download the speech as an audio file?
Not with this tool. It plays speech live through your device's speakers using the browser's built-in engine, which doesn't provide a way to export audio files.