Try the Free Text-to-Speech Tool
Enter your text below and choose a generation voice. Start with a short paragraph to hear how it sounds on your device.
Voice samples and generated speech are different: The sample recordings demonstrate voice styles; your text is spoken using available browser voices. Languages marked “samples only” provide prerecorded examples rather than custom generation in that interface.
How to Convert Text to Speech
- Paste your text. Add a sentence, paragraph or script within the displayed 5,000-character limit.
- Choose a generation voice. Select a supported language and an available voice option.
- Generate and preview. Listen for pronunciation, pauses and missing words. Edit your text if needed, then generate again.
- Download your audio. Use Download WAV when the file is ready. Listen to the downloaded file before adding it to a project.
Available voices, languages and export behaviour can vary by browser and device.
What Can You Do With This Tool?
Listen to Written Text
Hear a paragraph, study note or short passage spoken aloud. Listening can make it easier to follow the text or notice wording that feels awkward.
Check a Video Script
Preview an introduction, explainer or short narration before recording your final voiceover. Hearing the script helps you spot long sentences and unclear transitions.
Practise a Presentation
Listen to your opening remarks or a section of your presentation. Adjust the wording until the message is easy to understand when spoken.
Explore Voice Styles
Play the sample recordings to compare delivery styles, then generate your own text to hear the browser output. For more demanding narration, browse our realistic AI voice tools guide.
Choose a Language and Voice
The tool separates sample recordings from generation voices. A voice shown in the sample library is not necessarily available for speaking your text.
| What you see | What it means |
|---|---|
| Generation voice | The browser voice used to speak your text |
| Voice sample | A prerecorded example you can listen to |
| “Samples only” language | Examples are available, but custom generation is not offered for that language in the interface |
| Different voices on another device | Browser and device voice availability can differ |
For regional voice options and broader comparisons, explore our guides to American English voices, British English voices and Hindi text to speech.
Get Better Results From Your Text
Write as you would speak. Use shorter sentences, clear punctuation and paragraph breaks. Try spelling out an abbreviation or rewriting a number if it is read incorrectly.
Test names and technical terms in a short passage before generating a longer script. Listen to both the preview and downloaded file, because a useful result needs to contain the complete text with clear pronunciation.
Need More Control Over Your Voiceover?
Browser speech is useful for quick listening and script previews. A production voice platform may be a better fit when you need detailed pronunciation controls, consistent long-form narration, authorised voice cloning or a developer API.
| Your goal | Where to start |
|---|---|
| Hear a short passage or preview a script | The free tool above |
| Compare production voice generators | Our text-to-speech tools guide |
| Replace a former PlayHT workflow | Our PlayHT alternatives guide |
| Understand subscription limits | Our free versus paid voice tools comparison |
| Create an authorised synthetic voice | Our voice cloning guide |
Choose a tool for the task you actually need. Compare a full passage from your own script and check the publishing permissions before committing to a subscription.
Looking for PlayHT or PlayAI?
PlayHT, also written Play.ht and later associated with PlayAI, offered a voice studio, voice cloning and speech APIs. Those historical features explain why people still search for the product.
The standalone service is reported to have closed. Inworld's migration guide gives December 31, 2025 as the shutdown date; this is an attributed report rather than an original announcement verified here.
PlayHTAI.com does not operate the original accounts, subscriptions or APIs. Our browser tool is independently provided. For the former product's features and pricing, read the PlayHT AI review. For new projects, compare PlayHT replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the text-to-speech tool free?
Yes. You can use the browser voice generator on this page for free. The interface displays a 5,000-character limit per request.
Can I download the generated audio?
The tool provides a Download WAV option when generation is ready. Preview the result and check the downloaded file before using it. Export compatibility can vary by browser.
Does it use the original PlayHT voices?
No. Generation uses browser voices. The tool is independent of PlayHT and PlayAI, and its prerecorded samples are separate from the voices used for generation.
Why does my audio sound different from a sample?
Samples are prerecorded demonstrations. Your script is generated with a browser voice, which can have a different accent, tone or delivery.
Can I clone my voice with this generator?
The generator shown here uses stock browser voices. Choosing a male or female voice does not clone your voice. Cloning requires a separate service and an authorised recording.
Is this a real-time voice changer?
This tool converts typed text into speech. If you want to modify a recording or change microphone audio, see our voice changer guide for tools designed for those tasks.
Do all listed languages generate speech?
No. Some languages are marked “samples only.” Custom generation depends on the language options offered by the tool and the voices available in your browser.
Can I use the downloaded audio for YouTube or client work?
Check the applicable voice provider's terms for your intended use. Free access and a downloadable file do not automatically establish commercial permission.
Why is generation or download not working?
Check that you entered text within the displayed limit and chose a generation-supported language. Try a short English sentence. If the problem continues, reload the page or try an updated browser, then contact us with your browser, device and the displayed error.
Is PlayHTAI.com affiliated with PlayHT, PlayAI or Meta?
No. PlayHTAI.com is an independent text-to-speech and voice software information website. We do not provide original PlayHT login, billing or account support.