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Text to Speech
Listeny is a free, browser-based text-to-speech and PDF-to-speech reader that converts text and PDFs into natural-sounding audio with live word highlighting — no sign up, no downloads, no usage limits.
Paste or type your text below, then press play. Each word highlights as it's spoken so you can read and listen at the same time.
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AI Voice isn't available right now. Standard voices still work.
AI Voice uses Microsoft neural voices via a secure edge proxy. Text is sent only to synthesize audio.
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Space play/pause · ← → skip sentence · + - speed
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Highlight style
Word-by-word, sentence, or bionic (bold word stems) — helpful for focus, ADHD, and dyslexia.
Convert Text to Speech in Seconds
Listeny turns any block of text into natural-sounding speech right in your browser. Paste an article, your notes, an email draft, or anything else you'd rather listen to, press play, and Listeny starts reading immediately — highlighting each word as it's spoken so you can follow along. There's nothing to install, no file to generate, and no waiting for a download.
Natural Voices, Full Control
Choose from a range of text to speech voices grouped by language, adjust the reading speed to match your pace, and pick up exactly where you left off if you come back later. Listeny remembers your preferences, so the voice and speed you like are ready the next time you visit — no account required.
Built for Everyday Reading
Whether you're studying, proofreading your own writing, or just giving your eyes a rest, Listeny makes listening as easy as pasting and pressing play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is text to speech? +
Text to speech (TTS) is technology that converts written text into spoken audio. It reads words aloud in a natural-sounding voice, making it easy to listen to articles, documents, or notes instead of reading them on screen.
Is Listeny's text to speech really free? +
Yes. Listeny is completely free to use — there's no sign-up, no subscription, and no usage limits. Paste your text, press play, and listen for as long as you like.
What voices can I use? +
Listeny uses the natural-sounding voices already built into your browser and device, grouped by language so it's easy to find English, Hindi, and other voices. Preview each one and pick whichever sounds best for what you're listening to.
Can I change the reading speed? +
Yes. Choose from several preset speeds — from slower for studying to faster for skimming — right in the player. Your choice is remembered for next time.
Does text to speech work on mobile? +
Yes. Listeny works in any modern mobile browser. The player stays accessible as you scroll, with large tap targets designed for phones and tablets.
Will my text be uploaded or stored anywhere? +
In Standard mode, text is processed entirely in your browser and is not uploaded. AI Voice sends only synthesis text to generate audio — not stored in a user account.
Can text to speech read PDFs too? +
Yes. Listeny's PDF to speech tool extracts text from any PDF and reads it aloud with the same word-by-word highlighting — no separate conversion step needed.
Do I need to create an account? +
No. Listeny requires no account, email, or password. Just open the page, paste your text, and start listening immediately.