Turn text into natural-sounding speech with 27 AI voices. Make voiceovers for videos, listen to articles and notes, or check how your writing sounds. The AI runs in your browser, so your text is never uploaded.
Convert text to speech →- Free
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
How to convert text to speech
Three steps, no account.
Paste your text
Type or paste up to 10,000 characters. Use normal punctuation for natural pauses.
Pick a voice and speed
Choose from American and British, female and male voices, then press Speak.
Listen and download
The audio plays as it is made. When it finishes, download it as a WAV file.
Why use this text to speech tool
Most free voice generators limit characters or ask you to sign up. This one runs on your own device.
Private by design
Scripts, emails and documents are converted on your device and never sent to a server.
No character quota
No daily credits and no account. Convert as many texts as you like.
Natural AI voices
Kokoro is a modern neural voice model, far from the robotic voices built into older apps.
Plays while it works
Speech starts after the first sentence, so you do not wait for the whole text.
Clean WAV download
A standard 24 kHz WAV file with no watermark sound.
Commercial use allowed
The model’s Apache 2.0 licence lets you use the audio in videos, podcasts and products.
What people use it for
A few ideas.
| Use | Tip |
|---|---|
| YouTube, Shorts and Reels voiceovers | Write short sentences and try speed 1.1× for an energetic read |
| Listening to articles, notes and emails | Paste the text and listen while you do something else |
| Proofreading | Hearing your writing read aloud makes mistakes easy to spot |
| Presentations and e-learning | Make one WAV per slide so they are easy to replace |
| English listening practice | Compare American and British voices at a slower speed |
| Phone greetings and announcements | Spell out times and numbers the way they should be said |
Frequently asked questions
Is this text to speech tool really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark sound. You can convert up to 10,000 characters at a time and run it as often as you like. The page is supported by ads.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. The AI voice model is downloaded to your browser once and runs on your own device. Your text and audio never leave it.
Which languages and voices are there?
There are 27 English voices: 19 American and 8 British, female and male. Other languages are not supported yet; text in other languages will be read with an English accent or skipped.
Can I use the audio in YouTube videos or commercially?
Yes. The voice model (Kokoro) is released under the Apache 2.0 licence, which allows commercial use of the audio you create. You are responsible for the text you convert. Some platforms ask you to label AI-generated voices, so check their rules.
Why does the first run take longer?
The voice model (about 90 MB) is downloaded the first time and saved by your browser. After that it starts in a few seconds, and it also works with a weak connection.
How fast is it?
It depends on your device. The audio starts playing after the first sentence. On an ordinary laptop, making one minute of speech takes about two to four minutes, so on long texts you may hear short pauses between sentences while the next one is prepared; the downloaded file has no pauses. Computers with a strong graphics chip are faster if you tick “Use my graphics chip”. Phones are slower.
What file format do I get?
A WAV file (24 kHz, mono), which works in every video editor and audio app. To get an MP3, convert the WAV in any audio converter.
Can I clone my own voice?
No. The tool only uses its built-in voices. It does not copy or imitate real people.
How do I make the speech sound natural?
Use normal punctuation: commas and full stops create pauses. Write numbers and abbreviations the way they should be spoken, keep sentences short, and try a different voice or a slightly slower speed.
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