TextAloud

by NextUp Technologies

Turn computer text, such as Microsoft Word files into audible sound

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: NextUp Technologies

Release : TextAloud 3.0.108

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TextAloud is the premier text-to-speech program. It is a high-quality program that differs from the default text-to-speech program that is available in most OS that comes packaged with your computer. It provides a natural-sounding English voice as well as multiple other languages that can be purchased for your benefit.

Features:

  • Converts text from web pages, text files, and Microsoft word into natural English so that you can have it read back to you.
  • Reads those files to you in an audible format, so that you can listen to your text files or web pages as you exercise, drive and do other activities
  • Allows for the purchase of over 29 languages for you to use
  • Also allows for the purchase of multiple natural-sounding English voices for you to choose from of different dialects.
  • Excellent tool for helping people with dyslexia to improve reading and comprehending by listening to text while viewing it.
  • TextAloud also is an excellent tool for proofreading your documents.
  • Comes with extensions built into Firefox, Google Chrome, and Edge which will which can speak any selected text.

In conclusion, TextAloud is a versatile and reliable program for converting your general text (web pages, text files, web documents) into an audible format. If you're busy or on the go with not much time to read or if you're just doing tough cram sessions, TextAloud can help you very well in completing these tasks and learning. Its main selling point is its ability to help you multiple tasks and focus on a variety of subjects simultaneously. TextAloud has been developed for many years with the feedback of a strong user base of loyal costumers, meaning it is optimized for your pleasure to be as easeful as an experience for you to use as possible. This helpful product will definitely provide a boon to your productivity.

It can save you time while you do other activities (exercise, eating, driving) to listen to your text files.

System Requirements:

  • Win Vista 7/8/10
  • 500 MHz ram
  • 256 MB ram
  • 1 GB Disk Space
  • Sound Card

PROS
Converts text to speech with various voice options.
User-friendly interface and easy navigation.
Allows exporting audio files in popular formats.

CONS
Limited language and voice options available.
Interface is not visually appealing.
Difficult to navigate for beginners.
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TextAloud 3.0.108 (22.18 MB)

Oliver
Fri, Feb 9, 2024

TextAloud is a tool used to convert written text on a computer screen into audio providing a convenient way for users to listen to online content. It is particularly useful, for individuals who spend periods of time staring at screens or those with conditions that prefer listening over reading. With TextAloud you can simply paste any text into its interface. Have it read aloud giving you the option to save the resulting speech as files. This allows you to transform web pages, emails or text documents into podcasts that can be enjoyed offline. Although the default speech may sound a bit monotonous, TextAloud offers options to adjust the tone and speed of the voice. In fact if you choose the version you even get access to AT&Ts Natural Voice technology. It provides a realistic audio experience with various accents available. While the freeware versions voice might lack some dynamism TextAloud remains a tool for those seeking text, to speech functionality.
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This software has been very effective from text to speech and is very helpful for a family member of mine who is blind and uses speech as primary method for learning. The software is very easy to use and can be used in a variety of languages and with a variety of softwares. It is nice being able to use text to speech and I also use it as a study tool for my college work.
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