Text to Speech
Convert text to spoken audio
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Generate natural-sounding neural speech and download it as an MP3 file. Speed, pitch and volume apply to the preview only.
Tips
- Adjust speed and pitch for the preview
- Use punctuation for natural pauses
- MP3 voices sound more natural than most device voices
- Maximum 5,000 characters per download
About Text to Speech Converter
Our free text to speech tool converts any written text into natural-sounding speech in two ways: an instant read-aloud preview with your device's voices, and neural voices for high-quality MP3 downloads. Listen to a long article on a commute, catch typos by hearing a draft read back, or record a voiceover for a product demo: this TTS converter covers all three.
The read-aloud preview gives you instant playback with adjustable speed, pitch and volume, so you control how the speech sounds. For finished audio, the MP3 download offers 49 neural voices in 21 languages, with natural and expressive speech.
Toolsvana does not receive the text you preview. For an MP3, your text is sent over an encrypted connection to make the file, and the audio is delivered directly to you. This online text to speech converter supports texts up to 5,000 characters per MP3 download, making it suitable for articles, scripts, and short-form content.
Key Features
- Two modes: instant read-aloud preview and high-quality MP3 download
- 49 neural voices in 21 languages for MP3 downloads
- Adjustable speech rate (0.25x to 2x), pitch, and volume for the read-aloud preview
- Pause, resume, and stop controls for real-time playback
- Male and female voice options for every supported language
- Character and word count statistics displayed in real time
- Progress tracking during MP3 generation with visual progress bar
- One-click MP3 download with auto-generated filenames
- Support for English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, and many more
- Responsive design for use on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
How to Use Text to Speech
- Enter your text: Type or paste the text you want to convert to speech in the text input area. The tool supports up to 5,000 characters for MP3 downloads.
- Preview with your device voices: Select a voice from the dropdown, adjust speed, pitch, and volume, then click "Speak" to hear an instant preview with the voice you picked.
- Choose a neural voice for MP3: In the "Download as MP3" section, select one of 49 neural voices, with male and female voices in 21 languages.
- Generate and download: Click "Download MP3" to start generating the audio file. A progress bar shows the generation status, and the file downloads automatically when ready.
- Fine-tune your settings: Experiment with different voices, speeds and pitches in the preview to find what sounds most natural for your content; speed and pitch do not change the MP3.
Use Cases
- Accessibility: Convert written content to audio for visually impaired users or anyone who prefers listening to reading.
- Language learning: Hear how words and phrases are pronounced in different languages with native-sounding neural voices.
- Proofreading: Listen to your written content read aloud to catch errors, awkward phrasing, and flow issues that you might miss when reading silently.
- Voiceover creation: Generate professional-sounding voiceovers for videos, presentations, tutorials, and social media content.
- E-learning content: Create audio narration for educational materials, online courses, and training modules.
- Podcast scripts: Preview how your podcast scripts sound before recording with your own voice, or use the MP3 output directly for automated segments.
- Audiobook prototyping: Convert book chapters or short stories into audio to prototype audiobook experiences before professional narration.
- Multitasking: Listen to articles, emails, or documents while commuting, exercising, or doing other tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the preview and the MP3 download?
The preview plays instantly with your device's voices and adjustable speed, pitch and volume. The MP3 download uses neural voices, which sound more natural and expressive, and gives you an audio file to keep.
What is the character limit?
The preview has no character limit. MP3 downloads support up to 5,000 characters per request, which is sufficient for articles, scripts, and most short-form content.
Which languages are supported?
The MP3 download feature supports 20+ languages including English (US, UK, AU), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Ukrainian, Greek, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Thai.
Can I use the generated audio commercially?
No commercial license comes with the generated audio. Use the MP3s for personal projects, drafts and previews; for paid or broadcast releases, use a voice you have licensed.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use punctuation for natural pauses: Periods, commas, and other punctuation marks create natural breathing pauses in the speech output, making it sound more human.
- Preview before downloading: Use the preview to check wording and pronunciation before making an MP3. Speed, pitch and volume apply to the preview only.
- Match voice to content: Choose a voice that matches your content's tone and language. Use neural voices in the same language as your text for the best pronunciation.
- Break long texts into sections: For texts longer than 5,000 characters, split them into logical sections and generate separate MP3 files for each part.
- Adjust speed for clarity: Slow down the speech rate for educational or instructional content, and use normal or slightly faster speeds for casual content.
- Try multiple voices: Different voices suit different content types. Experiment with both male and female voices to find the one that best fits your project.