[Free] 4 Best Free Text-to-Speech Software for Mac

Hello, thank you for always using Ondoku.

Text-to-speech software is so convenient, I want to use it!

But when that time comes, it is a daunting task for Mac users to find software.

In fact, compared to Windows, there are very few text-to-speech software options compatible with Mac.

This time, we will introduce text-to-speech software and websites that even Mac users can use.

Free Text-to-Speech Software Available for Mac

There are mainly four **free** text-to-speech software (sites) available for Mac.

• Ondoku
• Mac standard OS software
• VOICEVOX
• Text-to-Speech Reader

Ondoku

Ondoku has a wide range of free usage, and the sound quality is quite clear and easy to listen to.

Since it can be used on the website, there is no need to install it on your computer or smartphone. You can use it easily anywhere.

It also has wide support for foreign languages, covering over 80 languages and dialects.

You can immediately download the audio you created in MP3 format.

Commercial use is also possible.

If you're unsure about which text-to-speech method to use, why not try Ondoku first?

Mac standard OS software

On Mac, since OS X Yosemite (10.10), it has been possible to create synthetic voice narrations using only the standard OS software.

You can choose from voice types such as:

• A Japanese female voice called "Kyoko"
• A Japanese male voice called "Otoya"

The setting method is:

[System Preferences] → [Accessibility] → [Speech]

You can try it right now on your Mac, so please give it a shot.

Please note that if you are considering commercial use, you will need to check Apple's terms of service.

Can't I use Siri?

Many people want to use the voice of Siri, the AI assistant available on Mac's OS.

In conclusion, although it takes some effort, it is not impossible to use.

【How to use】

1. Enter the text you want to read aloud into a text note
2. Start Siri
3. Tell Siri, "Read the note"

However, this method depends on your **Mac's environment.**

**Depending on Siri's state, it might read it or it might not.**

It is truly **up to Siri's mood**.

I don't recommend it because it isn't guaranteed to work consistently.

VOICEVOX

This is software that provides the voice of "Zundamon," famous on YouTube and other platforms.

A key point is that it can also be used for commercial purposes for free.

However, since the terms of service for commercial use differ depending on the character you use, it is recommended to check carefully for each character beforehand.

There are some very easy-going characters, while others require prior permission through a separate contact point.

VOICEVOX was developed by Hiho, an engineer at "Dwango Media Village."

It is an excellent text-to-speech software that can be used for free.

Complete guide on how to use VOICEVOX! Detailed explanation from features of free AI speech synthesis software to commercial use

A detailed explanation covering VOICEVOX's features, how to use it, and precautions for commercial use. A complete guide to the free AI speech synthesis software that allows reading aloud with popular character voices like Zundamon.

Text-to-Speech Reader

• Mac standard OS software, "Kyoko"
• Android text-to-speech voice

This is a text-to-speech site that can read aloud using these voices.

Since there is no mention of commercial use, it seems necessary to inquire whether it can be used.

Text-to-Speech Reader

Let's Try Text-to-Speech Software

All four text-to-speech software options introduced this time can be used for free.

*For personal use. Since commercial use varies by software and site, please check each one.

If it can be used on a website, you can use it right away by accessing it.

The Mac standard OS software also offers impressive quality.

For Mac users, finding compatible software is quite an effort.

Even if you think, "This software is great!" and try to use it, you cannot if the OS is not supported.

But the number of text-to-speech software options compatible with Mac and those available on websites has increased.

Making it very emotionally expressive like a human reading might still be difficult.

Also, Japanese has various types of character notation, such as Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana, making it more difficult to read aloud than other languages.

Therefore, older text-to-speech software would sometimes make reading mistakes.

But, compared to five years ago, the way of reading aloud has become much more human-like now.

As long as text-to-speech software continues to be developed, the quality of text-to-speech will likely continue to improve.

We are now in the future that someone once dreamed of.

I, Ondoku, will also continue to do my best to provide wonderful voice narrations.

Please try using Ondoku yourself.

Well then, I look forward to meeting you.