American English
40 voices. A familiar accent from news, movies, and everyday media. Start here if you are not sure which voice to choose.
Voices include Aria, Amber, Ana, and Ashley. Select "English (USA)" in the Language field.
English text to speech
Turn your words into audio with English text to speech. Choose from 92 voices in American, British, Australian, and Indian English.
Download an MP3 to listen on the go, or create narration for your next video.
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English voices
92 voices, 4 accents
Accents bring different sounds and rhythms to the same words. Choose a voice from the region you want to reach, then try it with your text.
British English
24 voices. Give your text a British accent and rhythm, or compare it with an American voice.
Voices include Abbi, Alfie, Amy, and Bella. Select "English (United Kingdom)" in the Language field.
Australian English
20 voices. Create audio with an Australian accent for listeners in Australia.
Voices include Annette, Carly, Darren, and Duncan. Select "English (Australia)" in the Language field.
Indian English
8 voices. Choose an Indian English voice for audio you share with colleagues or clients in India.
Voices include Aditi, Neerja, Prabhat, and Raveena. Select "English (India)" in the Language field.
Use cases
Put your text to work
Listen on the go, make videos, or check your writing. Hearing your words opens up more ways to use them.
Listen on the go
Turn long documents into audio for your commute or while you do chores.
Paste articles, reports, or emails and hear them read aloud. Listen at up to 4x speed, or save an MP3 to take with you.
For video narration
By simply pasting your script, you can create narration without showing your face or using your own voice.
Turn scripts into narration for YouTube videos and presentations. Save the audio as MP3 or WAV and import it into your editing software. Commercial use is allowed. Credit is required on the free plan.
Listen to your writing
Hear your emails and drafts out loud to catch awkward wording you might miss on screen.
Listen before you send that email or submit your report. Hearing the text can help you spot missing words and sentences that run too long. Increase the speed to check longer drafts in less time.
Give your eyes a break
Listen to long passages or small print instead of following every word on screen.
If reading takes extra effort or your eyes feel tired, listen at a speed that works for you. You can also turn text in photos and screenshots into audio.
Tips
Make it sound right
Adjust the speed, choose an accent, and use the dictionary to get the reading you want.
Speed from 0.3x to 4x
Slow down to catch every word, or speed up to get through long text faster.
Compare accents
Hear the same text in American, British, or other regional English voices.
Fix pronunciation with the dictionary
Add names, abbreviations, and other words to the dictionary to set how they are pronounced.
Read conversations aloud
Give each speaker a different voice and turn a script into a conversation.
Read text in photos
Turn English text in photos of documents or screenshots into spoken audio.
Save as MP3
Save the audio to your phone and listen on your commute or while traveling.
How to use
How it works in 3 steps
You can try it right now from the input field above without registration.
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Paste your text
Paste the text you want read aloud into the box above.
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Choose a voice
Adjust the language, voice, speed, and pitch to your preference.
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Play it aloud
When you press the read aloud button, the audio will play immediately. You can also save it as an MP3.
Case Studies
Used by 91% of Nikkei 225 companies
As of November 2026, based on internal research
Toyota Industries Corporation
Cost 1/2 or less
In-house production of English and Chinese narration for videos shared with overseas bases. Kept the project within budget.
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Adire Law Office
6 hours became 1.5 hours
Reduced the time required for voiceovers in explanatory videos of approximately 10 minutes. It is also being utilized for staff training videos.
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National Museum of Ethnology
Significantly reduce the recording burden on researchers
Create narration for video works just by entering text. Production speed has also increased.
Read the case studyOthers include Juchheim Co., Ltd., Kobelco Health Insurance Association, Ginza Parking Center Co., Ltd., and Hitachi Yokohama Science Club.
Pricing
What is free and what is paid
Start for free. If you want to read aloud more, you can increase the number of characters with a paid plan.
Free registration
Up to5,000characters per month
- You can try it immediately, even without registration.
- Includes the history, conversation and sharing features
- You can save in MP3 or WAV format.
- Commercial use allowed (credit required)
Paid Plan
More characters, no credit required
- Many more characters to read aloud
- No credit required
- Keep your history longer (up to indefinitely)
- Read aloud from more images
Can I use English text to speech for free?
Yes. You can try it without registration, and by signing up for a free account, you can read up to 5,000 characters every month.
Can I choose American or British English?
Yes. Use the Language field to switch between American, British, Australian, and Indian English.
Can I slow down the audio?
Yes. Use the Speed slider to set any speed from 0.3x to 4x. You can also adjust the pitch.
Can I use the created audio on YouTube or for work?
Commercial use is allowed. The free plan requires a credit. For details, see "About commercial use and prohibited items" in the guide.
Can the audio be downloaded?
You can download the audio in MP3 format from the button displayed after reading. By registering for free, you can also download past audio from your history in MP3 and WAV formats.
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