Text to Speech
Listen to your text with customizable voice, speed, and pitch
How Text to Speech Works
This tool uses your browser's built-in SpeechSynthesis API to convert text into spoken words. Available voices depend on your operating system and browser. Chrome, Edge, and Safari typically offer the most voice options. EyeSift does not send your text to its own servers; note that some browser-provided online voices (for example, certain Google voices in Chrome) may be synthesized by the browser vendor's service.
Use Cases for Text to Speech
Text to speech is valuable for proofreading (hearing errors you might miss reading), accessibility (making content available to visually impaired users), language learning (hearing correct pronunciation), and multitasking (listening to articles while doing other tasks). It can also help with public speaking preparation.
Adjusting Voice Settings
Speed (rate) controls how fast the text is read, 1x is normal speed, 0.5x is half speed for careful listening, and 2x is double speed for quick scanning. Pitch changes the voice frequency, lower values sound deeper, higher values sound lighter. Experiment with different voices to find one that sounds natural for your language and content type.