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Text to Speech Reader
Text to Speech Reader
What is this tool?
A text-to-speech tool that uses your browser's native speech synthesis capabilities to read text aloud, with adjustable voice, rate, and pitch settings.
When to use it
- Proofreading written content by listening for errors that are easy to miss when reading
- Listening to an article or document instead of reading it on screen
- Testing how text sounds when read aloud, such as for a script or presentation
- Supporting accessibility needs for reading text aloud
- Reviewing long-form content while multitasking
How to use it
- 1Paste or type the text you want read aloud into the input box.
- 2Choose a voice, if multiple are available on your device.
- 3Adjust the speaking rate and pitch to your preference.
- 4Press play to hear the text read aloud, and pause or stop at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool send my text to a server to generate speech?
KioTools never receives your text. The tool uses your browser's built-in speech synthesis and starts on an on-device voice. Some voices supplied by your browser or operating system are marked "online" — those may send the text to their provider to be spoken, so pick one without that label if you want it to stay fully on your device.
Can I change the voice used?
Yes, if your browser or operating system offers multiple built-in voices, you can select among them.
Why does the available voice selection differ between my devices?
Voice options come from your browser and operating system rather than from this tool directly, so they can vary between devices and browsers.
Can I adjust how fast the text is read?
Yes, the speaking rate is adjustable, along with pitch.