Text to speech

Free Text to Speech Tool

Text to Speech converts written text into natural-sounding audio instantly. It lets you create clear voiceovers, accessible content, and rapid audio drafts without recording equipment or voice talent. Use it when you need consistent, high-quality speech from text for tutorials, e-learning, product demos, announcements, or app prompts.

What is Text to Speech?

Text to Speech is a tool that turns typed or pasted text into spoken audio using lifelike synthetic voices. It helps you generate narration without recording, edit scripts rapidly, and deliver content in multiple languages and accents at scale. Whether you are building courses or publishing social clips, Text to Speech saves hours.

On Monkey Type, the Text to Speech tool provides a fast, browser-based way to produce MP3 or WAV audio from any text. You can choose voice styles, adjust speed, and preview the result before downloading. This makes it ideal for accessibility, content production, and rapid prototyping of voice experiences.

If you also need to turn audio back into editable text, try the complementary Speech to Text tool. For polishing scripts before generating audio, the Word Counter can help you keep narration within a target length.

Why Use Text to Speech?

• Create voiceovers without recording: Skip microphones and studios. Text to Speech generates consistent narration for tutorials, ads, and demos in minutes. Pair with Speech to Text to transcribe revisions from voice notes.
• Improve accessibility: Offer audio alternatives for articles, instructions, and UI prompts so users with visual impairments or reading difficulties can listen comfortably.
• Scale multi-language content: Produce audio in different voices, languages, and speeds to localize training, onboarding flows, and support content efficiently.
• Accelerate e-learning and training: Convert course modules, compliance scripts, and walkthroughs into audio to suit diverse learning styles and reduce production lead times.
• Maintain brand consistency: Use the same voice settings across projects to ensure uniform tone and pacing across all your assets. For length control, check your script with the Word Counter.

How to Use Text to Speech on Monkey Type

1. Open the tool: Go to the Text to Speech tool on Monkey Type in your browser.
2. Enter your text: Paste or type your script into the text area. Keep paragraphs short for clear pauses.
3. Select a voice: Choose a voice and language that fits your audience. Consider gender, accent, and tone.
4. Adjust settings: Set speech rate, pitch, and volume. Start with normal speed, then fine-tune for clarity or energy.
5. Preview the audio: Click Preview to hear a short sample. Edit your text for pronunciation and pacing as needed.
6. Use pronunciation helpers: Add punctuation and phonetic hints for names, acronyms, and technical terms. Short sentences improve clarity.
7. Generate and download: Produce the full audio and download it as MP3 or WAV for use in videos, apps, and presentations.
8. Optional workflows: If you have an audio draft to refine, transcribe it with Speech to Text, edit the copy, then convert it back with Text to Speech.

Expected result: A clean, natural-sounding audio file that matches your script, voice, and speed settings—ready for publishing or editing.

Key Features

• Lifelike voices and languages: Choose from multiple voice styles, accents, and locales for global audiences.
• Custom pace and pitch: Fine-tune speed, pitch, and volume to match brand tone or content type.
• Instant preview: Hear changes immediately so you can iterate quickly before exporting.
• High-quality exports: Download MP3 or WAV for use in editors, LMS platforms, and apps.
• Script-friendly editor: Format text with punctuation and line breaks to control pauses and emphasis.
• Interoperability: Combine with Speech to Text to build round-trip voice workflows.

Best Practices & Tips

• Write for the ear: Use short sentences, simple words, and active voice. Speak your script out loud while editing.
• Control pacing with punctuation: Commas and periods add natural pauses. Use ellipses sparingly to indicate longer pauses.
• Clarify tricky words: Provide phonetic hints for names and acronyms. Consider alternate wording if a term is consistently mispronounced.
• Match voice to context: Choose a warm, slower voice for learning modules and a brighter, faster voice for promos.
• Time your script: Use the Word Counter to estimate duration and fit voiceovers to video timelines.
• Iterate with previews: Preview often and refine text before exporting the final audio to save editing time later.

Common Use Cases

• E-learning narration: Convert lesson scripts and quizzes into audio to support learners who prefer listening.
• Product walkthroughs: Add spoken guidance to onboarding flows and tutorials without manual recording.
• Marketing voiceovers: Create ad reads, social clips, and explainer videos rapidly with consistent tone and pronunciation.
• Accessibility audio: Offer audio versions of guides, FAQs, and announcements to meet accessibility goals.
• Prototyping voice UX: Test prompts and responses for voice apps, then iterate quickly. Use Speech to Text to analyze recorded user feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file formats can I export with Text to Speech?

You can typically export MP3 or WAV, which work in most video editors, LMS platforms, and apps. Choose MP3 for smaller file size and WAV for maximum quality.

How do I make Text to Speech sound more natural?

Write shorter sentences, add punctuation for pauses, and use phonetic hints for unusual names. Preview frequently and adjust speed slightly slower than normal for complex topics.

Can I control the voice speed and pitch?

Yes. The Text to Speech tool lets you adjust rate, pitch, and volume so you can match brand tone or platform requirements. Always preview changes before exporting the full file.

What if I need to turn audio back into text?

Use the Speech to Text tool on Monkey Type to transcribe audio. Then refine the script and generate a fresh voiceover with Text to Speech.

Is Text to Speech suitable for long-form content?

Yes, but break scripts into sections and maintain consistent formatting. Use the Word Counter to manage length and keep pacing comfortable for listeners. Monkey Type makes it easy to iterate and export in stages.