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Text to Speech
Rest your eyes, proofread by ear or learn pronunciation. Your browser reads the text aloud using the voices installed on your device.
Free, no sign-up. Runs in your browser: nothing is uploaded.
How to use Text to Speech
- Paste your text.
- Pick a voice and speed.
- Press Play; the current word is highlighted.
Features
- Dozens of voices and languages
- Speed and pitch control
- Word highlighting
- Pause and resume
Supported formats
You get
- Audio (in browser)
Private by design
Your files are opened and processed by your browser on this device. They are never uploaded to openWorkstand or anyone else, so the Text to Speech is safe for contracts, IDs, photos and work documents, and it keeps working offline once the page has loaded. How local processing works
Good to know
- Available voices and languages depend on your device and browser.
When to use the Text to Speech
- Listen to an article while doing chores.
- Proofread your own writing by ear.
- Practice pronunciation in another language.
Troubleshooting
The file does not open
Check that it is one of the supported formats above and opens in another app. Damaged files and password-protected PDFs cannot be read until they are repaired or unlocked.
It is slow or stops on a very large file
Everything runs on your device, so speed depends on its memory. Close other tabs, use a computer rather than a phone, or split the file into smaller parts first.
The download did not start
Look for your browser’s download bar or icon. Some browsers ask once before a site may download files; allow it and click the button again.
Frequently asked questions
Why are there different voices on different devices?
Voices come from your operating system and browser. Chrome and Edge include extra natural voices; on phones, more voices can be installed in system settings.
Can I download the audio?
Browsers do not let websites record their built-in voices, so the audio plays live. Use the screen or audio recorder if you need a file.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark, no daily limit and no paid plan. openWorkstand is paid for by a few ads on its public pages.
Keep working with the result
After you download, choose “Save to Workstand” to keep the result in a folder on your computer, attach it to a project and create a follow-up task. It is saved by your browser, not uploaded.