Text to Speech – Read Text Aloud for Free
Paste or type any text and have it read aloud instantly using your browser's built-in speech engine. Choose from available voices, adjust speed and pitch, and follow along with word highlighting. 100% private — nothing is sent to any server.
Text to Speech
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Why Use the Tools Oasis Text to Speech Tool?
Tools Oasis provides a free, private text-to-speech tool powered entirely by your browser's built-in Web Speech API. No uploads, no accounts, no third-party services.
Voices available
The Web Speech API provides access to all voices installed on your device, including high-quality neural voices.
Instant Results
Everything runs directly in your browser — no server round-trips, no waiting.
No Sign-Up
Just open and use. No account, no tracking, no friction.
Always Free
No limits, no premium tiers, no paywalls. Ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is my text sent to a server?
No. This tool uses the Web Speech API built into your browser. Your text is processed locally on your device and is never sent to any server, API, or third-party service.
02 Why do I see different voices on different devices?
The available voices depend on your operating system and browser. macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android each include different built-in voices. Chrome and Edge may also offer additional online voices.
03 Can I adjust the speed and pitch?
Yes. The Speed slider lets you set the rate from 0.5x (half speed) to 2x (double speed). The Pitch slider lets you adjust pitch from 0.5 (lower) to 2.0 (higher). Changes take effect on the next playback.
04 Does word highlighting work in all browsers?
Word highlighting relies on the SpeechSynthesis boundary event, which is supported in most modern browsers including Chrome, Edge, and Safari. Some browsers may have limited support for boundary events.
05 Is there a text length limit?
There is no hard limit imposed by this tool. However, some browsers may pause or split long texts internally. For best results with very long texts, consider breaking them into sections.
More Questions About Text to Speech
01 Is my text sent to a server?
No. This tool uses the Web Speech API built into your browser. Your text is processed locally on your device and is never sent to any server, API, or third-party service. Your privacy is fully protected.
02 Why do I see different voices on different devices?
The available voices depend on your operating system and browser. macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android each include different built-in TTS voices. Chrome and Edge may also offer additional online voices when connected to the internet.
03 Can I adjust the speed and pitch?
Yes. Use the Speed slider to set the rate from 0.5x (half speed) to 2x (double speed). The Pitch slider adjusts the tone from 0.5 (lower) to 2.0 (higher). Changes apply on the next playback.
04 Does word highlighting work in all browsers?
Word highlighting relies on the SpeechSynthesis boundary event, which is well-supported in Chrome, Edge, and Safari. Firefox has limited support for this feature. The tool will still read text aloud even without highlighting.
05 Is there a text length limit?
This tool does not impose a text length limit. However, some browsers may internally split or pause very long texts. For best results with lengthy content, consider breaking it into shorter sections.