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Hear books read out loud on Google Play Books

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Hear text in ebooks read out loud with Read Aloud, VoiceOver, or text-to-speech.

Read Aloud is available in the Play Books mobile app.

Turn on Read Aloud for ebooks

Important: To use Read Aloud, view the ebook in flowing text mode. Learn about viewing options in Play Books .

• Open a book.
• To enter skim mode, tap the page.

• Tap Read aloud .

Turn on Read Aloud automatically

• At the top right, tap your Profile picture .

• When you open a book, Read Aloud turns on.

Tip: Not all books have this option. Publishers choose whether Read Aloud is available for their books.

Use a more natural reading voice

Important: You can only use this mode when your device is connected to the internet. To use Read Aloud when your device is offline, turn off the natural reading voice.

• Tap Play Books Settings .
• Turn on More natural reading voice .

Change default Text-to-speech voice & language

Important: The available options may vary based on your location. In some countries or regions, you may only be able to download a single, high-quality voice for offline use.

How to change default Text-to-speech voice & language

• On your device, open the Settings app.
• Scroll and select Accessibility .
• At the bottom, tap Text-to-speech output .

• To find the available languages and locales, tap Install voice data .
• Choose the language or locale you want to use.
• If you're in a country or region where the voice selection is available, you can choose the voice that best suits your preferences. This includes the ability to preview different voices and select the one you prefer the most.

Voice selection

If you find a list of voices like "Voice I" or "Voice II," tap each one to hear a sample. Select the voice you prefer. Keep it selected as your default for the chosen language or locale.

Change the speech speed

• Open the Settings app.
• Tap Accessibility .
• Under “Speech rate,” set your desired speed.
• If you have a text-to-speech app, you can set it as the default. 
• The Play Books app uses your default text-to-speech app.

Turn on text-to-speech with TalkBack

• Turn on TalkBack .
• Scroll and tap Settings .
• Scroll and turn off Explore by touch .
• In the Play Books app, you hear book titles first, then menu options. 
• To hear menu options first, swipe left.

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TTSReader reads out loud texts, webpages, pdfs & ebooks with natural sounding voices. Works out of the box. No need to download or install. No sign in required. Simply click 'play' and enjoy listening right in your browser. TTSReader remembers your text and position between sessions, so you can continue listening right where you left. Recording the generated speech is supported as well. Works offline, so you can use it at home, in the office, on the go, driving or taking a walk. Listening to textual content using TTSReader enables multitasking, reading on the go, improved comprehension and more. With support for multiple languages, it can be used for unlimited use cases .

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Main Use Cases

Listen to great content.

Most of the world's content is in textual form. Being able to listen to it - is huge! In that sense, TTSReader has a huge advantage over podcasts. You choose your content - out of an infinite variety - that includes humanity's entire knowledge and art richness. Listen to lectures, to PDF files. Paste or upload any text from anywhere, edit it if needed, and listen to it anywhere and anytime.

Proofreading

One of the best ways to catch errors in your writing is to listen to it being read aloud. By using TTSReader for proofreading, you can catch errors that you might have missed while reading silently, allowing you to improve the quality and accuracy of your written content. Errors can be in sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar, but also in your essay's structure, order and content.

Listen to web pages

TTSReader can be used to read out loud webpages in two different ways. 1. Using the regular player - paste the URL and click play. The website's content will be imported into the player. (2) Using our Chrome extension to listen to pages without leaving the page . Listening to web pages with TTSReader can provide a more accessible, convenient, and efficient way of consuming online content.

Turn ebooks into audiobooks

Upload any ebook file of epub format - and TTSReader will read it out loud for you, effectively turning it into an audiobook alternative. You can find thousands of epub books for free, available for download on Project Gutenberg's site, which is an open library for free ebooks.

Read along for speed & comprehension

TTSReader enables read along by highlighting the sentence being read and automatically scrolling to keep it in view. This way you can follow with your own eyes - in parallel to listening to it. This can boost reading speed and improve comprehension.

Generate audio files from text

TTSReader enables exporting the synthesized speech with a single click. This is available currently only on Windows and requires TTSReader’s premium . Adhering to the commercial terms some of the voices may be used commercially for publishing, such as narrating videos.

Accessibility, dyslexia, etc.

For individuals with visual impairments or reading difficulties, listening to textual content, lectures, articles & web pages can be an essential tool for accessing & comprehending information.

Language learning

TTSReader can read out text in multiple languages, providing learners with listening as well as speaking practice. By listening to the text being read aloud, learners can improve their comprehension skills and pronunciation.

Kids - stories & learning

Kids love stories! And if you can read them stories - it's definitely the best! But, if you can't, let TTSReader read them stories for you. Set the right voice and speed, that is appropriate for their comprehension level. For kids who are at the age of learning to read - this can also be an effective tool to strengthen that skill, as it highlights every sentence being read.

Main Features

Ttsreader is a free text to speech reader that supports all modern browsers, including chrome, firefox and safari..

Includes multiple languages and accents. If on Chrome - you will get access to Google's voices as well. Super easy to use - no download, no login required. Here are some more features

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Drag, drop & play (or directly copy text & play). That’s it. No downloads. No logins. No passwords. No fuss. Simply fun to use and listen to great content. Great for listening in the background. Great for proof-reading. Great for kids and more. Learn more, including a YouTube we made, here .

Multilingual, Natural Voices

We facilitate high-quality natural-sounding voices from different sources. There are male & female voices, in different accents and different languages. Choose the voice you like, insert text, click play to generate the synthesized speech and enjoy listening.

Exit, Come Back & Play from Where You Stopped

TTSReader remembers the article and last position when paused, even if you close the browser. This way, you can come back to listening right where you previously left. Works on Chrome & Safari on mobile too. Ideal for listening to articles.

Vs. Recorded Podcasts

In many aspects, synthesized speech has advantages over recorded podcasts. Here are some: First of all - you have unlimited - free - content. That includes high-quality articles and books, that are not available on podcasts. Second - it’s free. Third - it uses almost no data - so it’s available offline too, and you save money. If you like listening on the go, as while driving or walking - get our free Android Text Reader App .

Read PDF Files, Texts & Websites

TTSReader extracts the text from pdf files, and reads it out loud. Also useful for simply copying text from pdf to anywhere. In addition, it highlights the text currently being read - so you can follow with your eyes. If you specifically want to listen to websites - such as blogs, news, wiki - you should get our free extension for Chrome

Export Speech to Audio Files

TTSReader enables exporting the synthesized speech to mp3 audio files. This is available currently only on Windows, and requires ttsreader’s premium .

Pricing & Plans

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Once the PDF is loaded, navigate to the page you want to listen to. Our intuitive interface allows you to quickly and easily navigate to any page in your PDF document.

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We've added a powerful new text search feature to the Viewer Page. You can now quickly locate specific words, phrases, or sections within your books, making your reading experience smoother and more efficient.

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Convert Text to Audiobook

Convert a Word document, EPUB or PDF text into an audio recording instantly with our life-like text to speech voice generators. Make an audiobook from your content without paying expensive voice artists, or just make it easier for yourself to read an article or a book by turning it into a text-to-speech podcast. Our online voice readers support 100 languages, and you have 700 voices to choose from.

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Audio book maker

In a few minutes, you’ll be able to download a MP3, WAV or M4A audio. Check out the video below for a quick demo, and to see how easy it is to make audiobooks using text to speech.

EPUB Text to Speech

If you have an ebook (in EPUB format), you can easily convert it into MP3 or WAV audio for professional publishing using our text to speech EPUB reader. EPUB contains structured text optimised for reading, without any page markers or print-optimised content, so it is ideal as a way to convert books into audio materials. We recommend that book publishers use EPUB or Word documents for text to speech conversions.

PDF to Speech Converter

Use Narakeet as a PDF to speech converter online, to read out your books or papers, for example to turn PDF to MP3 natural voice readouts.

Converting PDFs to speech using realistic AI voices can provide a number of benefits, such as listening to the content on the go instead of having to read it, increased accessibility for individuals with visual impairments, the ability to multitask while still consuming the information.

Another benefit of converting PDFs to speech using realistic AI voices is the ability to customize the reading speed, volume, and tone to match the listener’s preference. This allows for a more personalized and comfortable listening experience. Additionally, for individuals who struggle with reading, converting PDFs to speech can make the information more accessible and easier to understand. Furthermore, converting PDFs to speech can also save time, as it eliminates the need to manually read through the document, and can be particularly useful for long or complex PDFs. Overall, converting PDFs to speech using realistic AI voices offers a convenient and efficient way to consume digital content.

Audiobook with text: Frequently asked questions

Make audio versions of textbooks easily, or convert your text to audiobook format in minutes. Narakeet is an audiobook maker that can help you create audiobook from text files, convert articles to audio, convert a book to audiobook

Is there an app that can read books out loud?

Yes, Narakeet is an audiobook maker that can create audiobooks with text. Copy and paste the book text, or upload a Word version of the book to our text to audio tool and choose a voice to read the book out loud.

Can Audible do text-to-speech?

Audible books are usually narrated by professionals. Text to Speech voices use artificial intelligence to turn book content into audio materials. Because producing an Audible book is time-consuming and expensive, the choice is limited. With text to speech voices you can create your own audiobooks from any text content, in minutes.

What is the most realistic text-to-speech voice?

All Narakeet voices are realistic, lifelike and sound natural. With 100 languages, and you have 700 to choose from, and it’s difficult to pick just one. However, for English, our favourites are Rodney, Beverly, Helen, Brian, Ryan and Brooke. Check them all out on our languages and voices demo page.

How can I convert text to voice?

Turn audio into text easily online using Narakeet. Write a script in Microsoft Word, then just upload to Narakeet. Select a voice from our large text to voice collection, and click the “Create Audio” button.

How to convert EPUB to audio on a mobile device?

Narakeet works in any modern browser, so you can also use it from a mobile device (for example, as an android epub text to speech app, or to convert epub text to speech on iOS devices).

Is there an app that turns text into voice?

Narakeet is an online service that easily turns text into voice in 100, securely and quickly. Get started with our text to speech online free , without even registering.

Best text to speech for audiobooks

Narakeet is a text to speech audiobook maker, with 700 realistic and natural voices. To get the best results with our voices, check out the article on how to Create high-quality text to speech audio .

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