Text to Speech
Have any text read aloud, with your choice of voice and speed.
- No uploads
- No limits
- No signup
Your browser hasn't listed any voices yet. They may still be loading.
Voices come from your browser and device, so the audio can't be saved to a file. Press Play to listen.
- Input:
- Text
- Output:
- Speech
- Runs on:
- Your device
- Size limit:
- None
- Account:
- Not needed
How to use Text to Speech
Enter your text
Type or paste what you want to hear.
Choose a voice
Pick one of the voices built into your browser and adjust the speed and pitch.
Press Play
Listen, pause or stop at any time. The current word is highlighted where your browser supports it.
Why Text to Speech on Toolshed
No uploads
Everything runs in this browser tab. Your files never leave your device.
No limits
No file-size caps, no daily quotas. Process as much as your device can handle.
No signup
No account, no email, no watermark.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download the speech as an audio file?
No. This tool uses the voices built into your browser and device, and browsers only play them out loud; they can't save them to a file. Nothing is sent to a server, which is also why there's no download.
Why are the available voices different on my phone and computer?
The voices come from your operating system and browser, so each device offers its own list. Install more voices in your system settings and they appear here after a reload.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Text to Speech runs entirely in your browser. Your files are processed on your device and are never sent to a server.
Is there a file size limit?
No fixed limit. The only limit is your device's memory. Very large files work best in a desktop browser.
Is Text to Speech really free?
Yes. There's no account and no watermark. A short optional ad, or a 20-second wait, unlocks each download. That's how we keep it free.
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded, processing happens locally, so it keeps working even if your connection drops.