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Text to Speech

Convert text to speech and read it aloud in your browser with voice, rate and pitch controls. Free, private, in-browser text-to-speech reader.

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  • Reads text aloud with the Web Speech API
  • Voice selector populated from your device
  • Adjustable speaking rate and pitch
  • Play, pause and stop controls
  • 100% private — text is spoken locally, not uploaded
  • Free, no sign-up required

How to use the Text to Speech

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    Type or paste the text you want read aloud.

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    Pick a voice from the list installed on your device.

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    Adjust the rate and pitch sliders to taste.

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    Press Speak to listen, and Stop whenever you like.

About the Text to Speech

The ByteTools Text to Speech reader speaks any text aloud using your browser's built-in speech engine. Choose from the voices installed on your device and adjust the reading speed and pitch to suit proofreading, accessibility or hands-free listening.

It is handy for catching typos by ear, giving your eyes a rest, learning pronunciation, or turning an article into audio while you multitask. Playback controls let you pause and stop at any time.

Speech is generated locally by your browser using the Web Speech API — your text is not uploaded by this tool. If your browser does not support speech synthesis, a friendly message explains what to do.

Frequently asked questions

How does text to speech work in the browser?

It uses the Web Speech API's speech synthesis feature, which drives the voices already installed on your computer or phone. The text is turned into audio on your device, so no separate service is needed for playback.

Why are there different voices available?

The voice list comes from your operating system and browser. Different devices ship with different voices and languages, so the exact options — and their quality — vary between Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and each browser.

Can I download the speech as an audio file?

No. This tool plays the speech live in your browser and does not record or export an audio file, because the Web Speech API streams audio directly to your speakers rather than producing a downloadable file.

Why is nothing spoken when I press Speak?

Some browsers block audio until you interact with the page, or need a moment to load voices. Click Speak again, make sure your volume is up, and pick a voice from the list if it is empty on the first try.

Is my text sent to a server to be read aloud?

This tool does not upload your text; it hands it to your browser's local speech engine. Note that a few operating-system voices may process audio in the cloud, so avoid highly sensitive text if that concerns you.

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