Which languages are supported?

Over 50 languages depending on your browser and operating system. Common languages include English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, and many more.

Text to Speech — Free Online TTS

Free Online Text to Speech Converter

AudioTools Text to Speech converts any written text into natural-sounding speech directly in your browser. It uses the Web Speech Synthesis API — a built-in browser technology that provides high-quality voices in dozens of languages without requiring any server or internet connection for processing.

How It Works

Type or paste your text, select a voice and language, adjust speed and pitch, then click "Speak". The browser's speech engine processes your text locally and plays it through your speakers. Your text is never sent to any server — everything happens on your device.

Supported Languages

Available voices depend on your browser and operating system. Most modern browsers provide 50+ voices covering major world languages including English (US, UK, Australian), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Korean, Hindi, Arabic, and many more.

Use Cases

Proofreading — hear your writing to catch errors your eyes miss
Language learning — listen to proper pronunciation in any language
Accessibility — convert articles and documents to audio
Content creation — preview voiceover scripts before recording
Multitasking — listen to text while doing other work

Privacy & Security

All text-to-speech processing happens in your browser using the Web Speech Synthesis API. Your text never leaves your device — there are no servers, no APIs, no data collection. This is the same technology your browser uses for its built-in read-aloud features.

Looking for the reverse? Try our Voice to Text tool for speech-to-text transcription, or Audio Converter for format conversion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this text-to-speech tool free?

Yes, completely free with no limits. It uses your browser's built-in Speech Synthesis API, so there are no server costs and no restrictions on usage.

Can I download the speech as an audio file?

The Web Speech Synthesis API plays audio directly through your speakers. For downloadable audio, you can use screen recording software to capture the output. We may add a download feature in a future update.

Which voices and languages are available?

Available voices depend on your browser and operating system. Chrome typically offers the most voices (50+), followed by Safari and Edge. Windows, macOS, and Android each provide their own set of system voices.

Is my text sent to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.