Free Online Text Reader — Listen to Any Text Aloud
Free online text reader. Paste or upload any text and listen with natural voices. Control speed, pitch, and see the sentence being read highlighted in real time.
About this tool
Our free online text reader turns any text into audio directly in your browser — no installation needed. Paste a text or upload a TXT file, choose a voice, adjust speed and pitch, then press Play. The current sentence is highlighted in real time as it is read. Click Stop to end reading or Edit Text to go back and adjust the content at any time. Great for studying, proofreading by ear, or accessibility.
Features
How to use
Paste or upload text
Paste text into the box or upload a TXT file. Click Start Reading when ready.
Control playback
Click Stop to end reading and return to the beginning. Click Edit Text at any time to go back and adjust the content.
Adjust voice, speed, and pitch
Select your preferred voice and adjust speed and pitch. If you experience instability, try the By Parts or Manual mode.
Use Cases
- Study by reading and listening to content at the same time.
- Proofread documents by listening instead of reading.
- Accessibility for users with visual or reading difficulties.
- Practice pronunciation while following along in real time.
Questions & Answers
Yes. The tool uses your browser's built-in speech synthesis, which works completely offline after the page loads.
Available voices depend on your browser and operating system. The tool automatically selects a matching voice for the language. Chrome and Edge typically offer the best options.
Native mode is the fastest and smoothest. By Parts introduces longer pauses between sentences for better compatibility with some browsers. Manual adds even longer pauses, ideal for detailed follow-along or accessibility.
The tool accepts plain text files (TXT). For other formats such as PDF or Word, copy the content and paste it directly into the text box.