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Free read aloud: turn text into natural audio

Hear text in a natural voice.

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Welcome to Readaloud

Readaloud turns written content into natural-sounding speech. Listen to articles, books, documents, and webpages instead of relying only on your eyes. Save time, reduce reading fatigue, and absorb more information wherever your day takes you.

How read aloud works

Transform ebooks and documents into audio with a simple text-to-speech reader that supports the formats and voices you use every day.

  1. 1
    Upload your text
    Paste text or bring in a PDF, DOCX, EPUB, or another compatible file.
  2. 2
    Choose a voice and language
    Select from natural male and female voices available in multiple languages.
  3. 3
    Set your speed
    Listen at a pace that feels comfortable for the way you learn.
  4. 4
    Listen and export
    Play your audio in the browser or take it with you as an MP3 or WAV file.
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Best to listen in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers

Readaloud works alongside the browser you already use, making it easy to listen to webpages with human-sounding speech.

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Read faster and comprehend better with read aloud

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Do more

Listen while you travel, work, or handle everyday tasks.

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Save time by listening

Listening can take less time than reading every line yourself.

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Boost your understanding

Use versatile voices to improve focus, retention, and engagement.

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Why use text-to-speech?

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Give your eyes a rest

Long passages can be tiring. Listening lets your eyes relax while you stay focused and engaged.

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Learn & work on the go

Listen to papers, reports, emails, and books during your commute, workout, or daily chores.

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Accessibility for everyone

Listening alongside reading can support people with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.

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Flexibility and personalization

Adjust playback speed, choose a voice and language, and focus on the content that matters.

Enjoy a simple and easy-to-use interface

A straightforward interface helps you convert text into lifelike speech with only a few controls to learn.

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Choose from natural-sounding voices

High-quality AI voices bring human-like rhythm, style, natural prosody, and character to your listening.

Personalize your reading rate

Listen at the pace that fits your day, whether you want a relaxed read or more information in less time.

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Import and export files

Paste text or bring in documents in different formats, then export the finished audio as MP3 or WAV.

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Learn more

Visit our blog for practical ideas about how text-to-speech can support productivity, learning, and accessibility. Browse the FAQ for answers to common questions.

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Alvaro

Spanish Male Voice

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Vivienne

French Female Voice

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