TextWonder's free Text to Voice converter turns any written text into natural-sounding spoken audio directly in your browser — no account, no software, no word limits.
What the Tool Does
The Text to Voice tool uses your browser's built-in Web Speech API — the same engine that powers screen readers, smart assistants, and accessibility features across all modern browsers. It gives you:
- 50+ voices — all voices installed on your device, including Google Neural voices in Chrome
- Voice browser — search, preview, and select any voice before converting
- Speed control — 0.5× to 2× speaking rate
- Pitch control — lower or raise the voice pitch
- Presets — Tutorial, Energetic, Storytelling, News — one click to configure the right style
- Pause / Resume / Stop — full playback controls
- No word limit — paste an entire article or script
How to Use the Text to Voice Tool
- Open the Text to Voice converter.
- Type or paste your text into the input area. The word and character count updates live.
- Click Browse Voices to open the voice browser. Search by name or language, preview voices with the ▶ button, then click Use to select.
- Adjust Speed and Pitch using the sliders, or click one of the four Presets.
- Click Speak Text. Use Pause/Resume or Stop to control playback.
Which Voices Are Available?
The tool uses all voices available on your device and browser — typically 20–80+ voices depending on your setup:
- Windows — includes Microsoft David, Zira, Hazel, and other installed voices. Add more via Settings → Time & Language → Speech → Add voices.
- Mac — includes system voices like Samantha, Alex, and language packs. Add via System Settings → Accessibility → Spoken Content → Manage Voices.
- Chrome (any OS) — automatically includes Google Neural voices (e.g. Google US English, Google UK English) which sound noticeably more natural than basic OS voices.
- Mobile (Android/iOS) — includes device TTS voices. Quality varies by device.
Presets Explained
The four presets set speed and pitch to match different speaking contexts:
- Tutorial — Normal speed, neutral pitch. Clear and easy to follow for instructional content.
- Energetic — Faster rate, higher pitch. Great for YouTube intros, promotional scripts, or upbeat content.
- Storytelling — Slower pace, slightly lower pitch. Warm and engaging for narration, fiction, or long-form content.
- News — Slightly faster, neutral pitch. Professional and direct, suited for informational or factual scripts.
How to Save the Audio (Download TTS as MP3)
The Web Speech API plays audio directly through your speakers without providing a downloadable file. To save the audio:
- Windows: Press Win+G to open Xbox Game Bar → click the audio icon → record while the tool is speaking. Or use Audacity with "WASAPI loopback" input to capture system audio.
- Mac: Open QuickTime Player → New Audio Recording → click the dropdown arrow next to the record button → select your speakers or "Soundflower" as the source. Record while the tool speaks.
- Online option: Paste the text into Google Translate and use the speaker icon — right-click the audio player → Save audio. This works for short texts under a few hundred characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which voices are available in the Text to Voice tool?
All voices installed on your operating system and browser. Chrome on Windows or Mac automatically adds high-quality Google Neural voices. You can browse and preview every available voice using the voice browser before selecting one.
How do I get more voices for text to speech?
Windows: Settings → Time & Language → Speech → Add voices. Mac: System Settings → Accessibility → Spoken Content → Manage Voices → download button. Chrome also adds Google TTS voices automatically on supported platforms.
Can I download the audio as an MP3?
The browser's Web Speech API plays audio through your speakers without exposing a downloadable file. To save it: use Win+G (Xbox Game Bar) on Windows, or QuickTime Player → New Audio Recording on Mac, and record while the tool speaks.
Is there a word or character limit?
No limit at all. The tool handles any length of text — articles, scripts, essays, or full documents — without splitting or truncating.
What are the voice presets?
Four presets are included: Tutorial (normal speed, neutral pitch), Energetic (faster, higher pitch — good for YouTube intros), Storytelling (slower, warmer — good for narration), and News (slightly faster, neutral — good for informational content).
Does the tool work offline?
Most OS-installed voices work offline once loaded. Google Neural voices added by Chrome may require an internet connection on first use but are cached afterwards.