Text to Speech

Convert any text to spoken audio instantly using your browser's built-in Web Speech API. Choose voice, speed, and pitch. 100% free and private.

When to Use

Use this when you want to proofread your writing by ear, make content accessible, practice pronunciation, or listen to text instead of reading.

How to Use Text to Speech

  1. Type or paste your text into the input box.
  2. Select a voice from the dropdown (browser voices vary by OS and language).
  3. Adjust the speed (rate) between 0.5x and 2x.
  4. Adjust the pitch between 0.5 (low) and 2.0 (high).
  5. Click 'Speak' to start playback. Use Pause/Resume or Stop as needed.
  6. Note: Audio download is not supported by the Web Speech API.

Examples

Basic TTS

Input: Hello, welcome to Toolozo!

Output: Browser reads aloud: Hello, welcome to Toolozo!

Adjustable speed

Input: Rate: 1.5x, Pitch: 1.2

Output: Faster, slightly higher-pitched voice

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I download the audio file?

The Web Speech API is a browser-native feature for reading text aloud. It does not expose a way to capture or download the generated audio. If you need an audio file, use a dedicated TTS service like ElevenLabs or Google Cloud TTS.

Why don't I see many voices?

Available voices depend on your operating system and browser. Chrome on Windows typically has more voices than other setups. On macOS/iOS, system voices are used.

Is my text sent to a server?

No. The Web Speech API runs entirely in your browser. On desktop Chrome, speech synthesis uses Google's servers. Firefox and Safari process everything locally. No data is sent to Toolozo's servers.

What browsers support Text to Speech?

Text-to-speech via the SpeechSynthesis API is supported in Chrome 33+, Edge 14+, Safari 7+, and Firefox 49+. Internet Explorer is not supported.

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