Text to Speech Converter
King Docs turns text you type or paste into spoken audio, with a choice of voices and settings, so you can listen back or download it as an audio file. It works in your browser with no software to install. It's free to start, with paid plans for more.
- Free to start
- No software to install
- Works in your browser
Online tool coming soon
This tool isn't available on the site yet.
Why use text to speech?
Sometimes listening is easier than reading. Here's what changes when your text has a voice.
Hear it instead of reading it
Text to speech reads your words aloud, so you can take them in anywhere.
- Easier on the eyes. Listen to long passages instead of reading on screen.
- More accessible. Help people with visual impairments or reading difficulties.
- Ready to reuse. Download the audio for videos, slides or training.
What is text to speech?
Text to speech, or TTS, uses a computer-generated voice to read written text aloud. You choose the voice and settings, and the result can be played back or saved as an audio file.
What you can do with Text to Speech
Practical ways to use text to speech.
1. Add voiceovers to videos and slides
Narrate content without recording your own voice.
- Voiceovers for tutorials and explainers
- Narration for presentations
- Audio for e-learning modules
2. Make content accessible
Offer a listening option for written content.
- Audio versions of web articles
- Support for readers with dyslexia
- Have a whole document? Convert it to audio
3. Learn and revise by listening
Hear notes and reading material read aloud.
- Listen to revision notes
- Turn flashcards into audio
- Need the reverse? Turn speech into text
4. Check your writing by ear
Hear how your words sound before you publish or present.
- Proofread emails and articles
- Rehearse a speech
- Pair narration with images in a video
Why King Docs
One place for every document.
Works in your browser
Use King Docs from any device with a web browser. There's nothing to download or install.
Every document tool in one place
Convert, compress, merge, split, sign and transcribe PDFs, images, audio and video without switching sites.
Free to start, with paid plans
Try the tools for free, then choose a paid plan when you need more.
Text to Speech FAQs
How do I convert text to speech?
Type or paste your text into the King Docs Text to Speech tool, choose a voice, then play or download the audio. The online tool on this page is coming soon.
Is Text to Speech free?
King Docs is free to start, with paid plans for more.
Do I need to install any software?
No. King Docs runs in your web browser, so there is nothing to download or install.
What is the difference between Text to Speech and Convert to Audio?
Text to Speech is for text you type or paste in. Convert to Audio starts from a document file such as Word or PDF.
Can I turn speech back into text?
Yes. Use Transcribe Audio to Text to get a written transcript of a recording.
Related tools
More ways to work with audio, video and text.
Ready to turn your text into speech?
Hear your words read aloud in a few clicks, then explore the rest of the King Docs toolkit.