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Text to Speech — Hear Your Text in the Browser

Paste a script, pick a voice and speed, tap Speak. The big status panel updates live—no upload, no signup, no watermark.

Text to speech controls and live status

Proof-listen articles, emails, and notes with your device’s voices—plus live word count and estimated read time before you hit Play.

1 Paste text · 2 Voice & speed · 3 Speak or stop · 4 Edit & repeat

Live status

Uses the Web Speech API in your browser. Voices depend on your OS (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android). Tip: try ~150–300 words for a quick demo.

Runs in this tab only—no server upload, no signup, no watermark.

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  • Works in your browser—runs on your device, not our servers
  • No upload required—your input stays in this tab
  • Free and instant
  • No account needed
  • Private by default—the same ProToolbox promise on every page

What this is for

Text to Speech — Hear Your Text in the Browser is part of the ProToolbox text stack: works in your browser, no upload required, free and instant. Paste, measure or clean, copy—before publish, deadlines, or tight character limits.

  • Re-run after every real edit; limits drift fast
  • Pair with reading time or keyword tools when SEO or ads matter
  • No account needed—your draft stays in this tab
  • Cover letters, meta text, captions, attachments

Remember: Apps count characters differently—when a cap is hard, match the destination’s rules.

Bookmark this tab—writers and students use TTS to catch awkward sentences editors skim past.

Why use browser TTS?

Hearing copy out loud catches rhythm issues, tongue-twisters, and typos your eyes miss. This page never sends your paste to ProToolbox—it only asks the browser to synthesize speech the same way many accessibility tools do.

How it works

  1. Paste or type in Your text. Live status shows words, characters, and ~minutes to read (stacked on mobile, side-by-side on wide screens).
  2. Pick Voice and Speed, then tap Speak. Use system volume for loudness.
  3. Use Stop to cancel mid-playback; edit text and speak again anytime.

What the panel shows

  • Status headline — Ready, Speaking…, Finished, Stopped, or browser support hints.
  • Words / characters / est. read — same word logic as Word counter; read time at ~200 wpm.
  • Voice line — reflects your current dropdowns before the next Speak.

Related text tools

Privacy: Playback is designed to stay in your browser. We do not store your text or audio on our servers.

FAQ

  • Is my text uploaded? No—synthesis runs locally via your browser’s speech engine.
  • Do I need an account? No signup; the tool is free.
  • Can I download an MP3? No—this tool streams speech only; use a DAW or screen recorder if you need a file.
  • Why is the voice list empty? Some browsers load voices after a short delay; try reloading or picking another browser.
  • Can I use it on my phone? Yes—layout stacks: textarea first, then controls, status, and buttons.

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