Convert text to speech using your browser. Choose from multiple voices and adjust speed and pitch. Free TTS tool.
What Is Text to Speech Online?
Text-to-speech (TTS) converts written text into spoken audio using your browser's built-in speech synthesis engine. It reads your text aloud in a natural-sounding voice, with adjustable speed, pitch and voice selection. Modern TTS engines support multiple languages and voice profiles.
TTS has important accessibility applications — it makes written content accessible to people with visual impairments or reading difficulties. It is also useful for proofreading (hearing text read aloud catches errors that reading silently misses), language learning (hearing correct pronunciation) and multitasking (listening to content while doing something else).
How to Use This Tool
Paste or type the text you want to hear read aloud.
Select a voice from the available options (these come from your browser and operating system).
Adjust the speed and pitch using the sliders.
Click "Play" to start the speech and "Pause" to stop.
Use the controls to skip forward or back through the text.
Tips & Best Practices
Reading your writing aloud with TTS is an excellent proofreading technique — you hear awkward phrasing that you miss when reading silently.
Slower speeds make pronunciation clearer for language learning.
Available voices depend on your browser and operating system — Chrome on Windows typically offers the most options.
For long texts, use a comfortable speed — the default is often too fast for detailed listening.
Common Use Cases
Proofreading documents by hearing them read aloud to catch errors and awkward phrasing.
Making content accessible for users with visual impairments or reading difficulties.
Practising pronunciation for language learning.
Listening to articles or documents while doing other tasks.