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Free Text to Speech
Type it. Hear it. Download it. No signup, no fees.
Cover Story How-To
How to Calculate Speech Time from Any Script
Calculate speech time from word count, choose an honest speaking rate, allow for pauses, and time speeches, presentations, podcasts, and voice-overs.
Latest dispatches
From the blog - AI Voice Generator
How-To
How to Combine Audio Files into One MP3 or WAV
How-To
How to Convert MP3 to Text for Notes, Captions, and Articles
How-To
How to Convert WAV to MP3 Without Uploading Your Audio
How-To
How to Transcribe Audio to Text Quickly and Accurately
How-To
How to Write Names and Words Phonetically
Guides
The Best Text to Speech Speed Settings (and When to Change Them)
Departments
Start here - AI Voice Generator
Open the tool
The Converter - AI Voice Generator
Type, pick a voice, download a WAV. 54 AI voices, no signup.
Voice library
Browse Voices - AI Voice Generator
Preview all 54 voices across 9 languages, male and female.
9 languages
Languages - AI Voice Generator
US & UK English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese.
Creators
For YouTube - AI Voice Generator
Make voiceovers without recording your own voice.
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Best Free TTS - AI Voice Generator
How FreeTextoSpeech stacks up against the paid tools.
Formats
Read a PDF Aloud - AI Voice Generator
Turn documents and articles into audio you can listen to.
How it works
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1. Type or paste text
Drop in up to 5,000 characters — blog posts, scripts, narration, study notes, whatever.
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2. Pick a voice
Choose from 54 natural voices in 9 languages. Preview before you commit.
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3. Generate and download
Hit Generate. Download your WAV. Use it anywhere, commercially too.
Built for creators
Completely free
No credit card, no premium tier, no paywalled voices.
54 natural voices
Male and female voices across 9 languages, powered by Kokoro.
Commercial use
Use the audio in YouTube videos, podcasts, ads, courses. Yours to keep.
No signup
Open the page, paste text, download audio. Done.
Explore All Tools
Everything you need to turn text into natural-sounding speech, free, instant, and built for every workflow.
Audio to Text - AI Voice Generator
Transcribe short audio recordings into editable text and timestamped SRT with multilingual Whisper recognition.
MP3 to Text - AI Voice Generator
Convert an MP3 voice recording into searchable text, captions, notes, or article-ready copy.
Phonetic Spelling Generator - AI Voice Generator
Generate easy pronunciation, IPA, ARPABET, and NATO spelling for English names and words, then hear the original.
Audio Joiner - AI Voice Generator
Combine MP3, WAV, M4A, and other audio clips in order. Add clean gaps and export one WAV or MP3 locally.
WAV to MP3 Converter - AI Voice Generator
Convert WAV audio to a smaller MP3 locally in your browser. Choose 128, 192, or 320 kbps with no file upload.
Speech Time Calculator - AI Voice Generator
Convert a script from words to minutes. Estimate speeches, presentations, podcasts, and voice-overs at any speaking pace.
AI Dialogue Generator - AI Voice Generator
Create back-and-forth conversations between multiple AI voices. Perfect for podcasts, skits, and explainer videos.
Text to Audio - AI Voice Generator
Turn any written text into high-quality WAV audio in seconds. 54 natural voices, no watermark, free download.
Text to Voice - AI Voice Generator
Convert text into realistic human-like voices. Pick male or female, adjust speed, and preview before you generate.
Online Text to Voice Maker - AI Voice Generator
Browser-based voice maker, nothing to install. Works on phone, tablet, and desktop with zero setup.
AI Voice Maker - AI Voice Generator
Generate studio-quality AI voiceovers from plain text. 9 languages, commercial use allowed, no signup.
Vocal Maker - AI Voice Generator
Make spoken vocals from a script, narration, characters, or dialogue. Download as WAV and use anywhere.
In context
The online studio layout used for free text to speech.
Frequently asked questions
Is this text to speech tool really free?
Yes. FreeTextoSpeech is entirely free to use. We do not require credit cards and we do not hide our best voices behind premium paywalls. All 54 voices across 9 languages are available at no cost.
Can I use the generated speech for commercial purposes?
Yes. Audio generated with FreeTextoSpeech can be used in commercial projects including YouTube videos, podcasts, advertisements, e-learning courses, and presentations.
What languages does this free text to speech tool support?
FreeTextoSpeech supports 9 languages: US English, UK English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese — 54 voices in total, with male and female options.
Are there character limits?
Each request handles up to 5,000 characters. You can make unlimited requests, so long documents simply get processed a few chunks at a time.
Do I need to sign up?
No signup or registration is required. Open the page, paste your text, choose a voice, and generate speech instantly.
What audio format does the tool use?
Audio is generated as high-quality WAV at 24 kHz. WAV is lossless and works in every audio and video editor.