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Text to Speech

Convert text to spoken audio using your browser's built-in speech synthesis engine.

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First use downloads 63MB — after that it's cached forever.

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How it works

100% on-device: Voice models are downloaded once, then cached in your browser's Origin Private File System. No text or audio is ever sent to any server.

Powered by Piper TTS — a fast neural TTS engine from the Rhasspy project. Voice models are open-source (MIT) and hosted on Hugging Face.

Works on every device: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — desktop and mobile. No microphone or special permissions required.

Your text is processed locally on your device. OptiPix never sees what you type.

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About Text to Speech

OptiPix Text to Speech converts written text to spoken audio using the Web Speech Synthesis API built into your browser. Choose from all available system voices grouped by language. Adjust speech speed (0.5x to 2x) and pitch. The tool highlights the current word as it reads. Supports dozens of languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Arabic. Most voices run on-device with no network calls. Long text is automatically split into manageable chunks.

How It Works

The tool uses the Web Speech Synthesis API (SpeechSynthesisUtterance) built into modern browsers. It queries available voices via speechSynthesis.getVoices(), applies your speed/pitch settings, and reads the text aloud with word-level highlighting.

Use Cases

  • Have articles read aloud while multitasking
  • Proofread writing by listening
  • Language learning pronunciation
  • Accessibility for visually impaired users
  • Create audio content from written text

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages are supported?
All languages available in your browser's speech synthesis engine — typically 20-50+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and more.
Can I control the speed?
Yes. Adjust from 0.5x (slow) to 2x (fast) speed, plus pitch control from low to high.
Is this processed on my device?
Most voices use your device's built-in speech engine. Some Chrome voices may use Google's servers.
Can I download the audio?
The tool plays audio through your speakers. For recording, use the Audio Recorder tool alongside TTS.
Is there a character limit?
Long text is automatically split into chunks for reliable synthesis. Most browsers handle thousands of characters.

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