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Type or upload any text, file, website & book for listening online, proofreading, reading-along or generating professional mp3 voice-overs.

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Reads out loud plain text, files, e-books and websites. Remembers text & caret position, so you can come back to listening later, unlimited length, recording and more.

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Battle tested for years, serving millions of users, especially good for very long texts.

Need to read a webpage? Simply paste its URL here & click play. Leave empty to read about the Beatles 🎸

Books & Stories

Listen to some of the best stories ever written. We have them right here. Want to upload your own? Use the main player to upload epub files.

Simply paste any URL (link to a page) and it will import & read it out loud.

Chrome Extension

Reads out loud webpages, directly from within the page.

TTSReader for mobile - iOS or Android. Includes exporting audio to mp3 files.

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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

Fun, Online, Free. Listen to great content

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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Visit our contact page , for various ways to get in touch with us, send us feedback and interact with our community of users & developers.

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Read and Listen to Text Documents Online

Easily hear your text documents as audio books and experience the joy of hands-free reading. Start listening to your favorite text documents online today with ReadLoudly.

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Read and Listen to Text to Speech Online

Listening to your Text files hands-free is simple with ReadLoudly. Here's how to get started:

Select the text file, or write anything you want to listen to. Our website allows you to easily upload and select the text document you want to listen to.

Once the text file 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 document.

Click the play button to start listening. Our advanced text to voice technology will read your document out loud, allowing you to sit back, relax, and enjoy your documents hands-free.

With ReadLoudly, you can enjoy your favorite Text file without having to read them yourself. Start listening today and experience the joy of hands-free reading.

Read and Listen Anywhere

ReadLoudly.com offers a convenient platform for uploading various text files and converting them into flipbooks. Additionally, users can compose new text and instantly listen to it from any location and at any time. The platform also includes an integrated text to speech feature, enabling users to listen to their documents on any device.

Safe and Secure

We take your privacy seriously, which is why we never store any documents on our server or share them without your permission. Rest assured that your data is safe and secure with ReadLoudly.com.

Customizable Reading Experience

ReadLoudly.com offers a personalized reading experience that allows for customization of font sizes, colors, and backgrounds. Additionally, our user-friendly interface facilitates seamless navigation between pages and sections.

Share with Ease

Once you're done reading or listening to a document, you can easily share the flipbook with anyone via email or social media. Spread awareness and enjoyment in no time!

No Downloads Required

You don't need to download any software or plugins to use ReadLoudly.com. It's a hassle-free way to read and listen to eBook online.

Customizable Text-to-Speech

Choose from a range of voices, customize the speed and pitch to your liking, and let ReadLoudly.com read your text document to you. Personalize your reading experience with our customizable text-to-speech feature.

Site News and Updates

March 3rd, 2024.

Exciting news! We've enhanced our OCR capabilities, providing more accurate text recognition. Now, with OCR, we offer support for over a hundred languages, making your reading experience truly global. Explore a world of literature in your preferred language!

Say goodbye to language barriers! With our new language change option, navigating through diverse literary landscapes is now hassle-free. Choose your preferred language and immerse yourself in a seamless reading experience.

Discover a refined reading experience with our latest design changes on the most viewed viewer page. Enjoy a smoother user experience, cleaner reading interface, and cool icons that enhance your interaction with the content. Immerse yourself in the world of literature with style and simplicity!

January 24th, 2024

Embark on a seamless reading journey with our new Text Viewer—an immersive experience designed to focus solely on the textual content of PDFs. Enjoy features such as highlighting, bookmarking, and effortless reading, all tailored to enhance your interaction with the written word.

For the PDF Viewer, take control with precision using zoom in and zoom out buttons. In the Text Viewer, elevate your reading experience by customizing font sizes with easy-to-use buttons. Your preferences shape your unique reading adventure!

Explore the power of Text-to-Speech with our new caption section! Enable captions to view the current sentence you're reading or listening to. Dive into the immersive experience where each spoken word is highlighted with a distinct color. Experience reading in a whole new way!

December 12th, 2023

Tired of straining your eyes during late-night reading sessions? We've got you covered! Introducing our new Dark Mode feature—because your comfort matters. Enjoy a soothing, eye-friendly interface while delving into your favorite documents.

Exciting news! Now, you can share the joy of reading seamlessly. Whether it's a captivating PDF, an engaging eBook, or a valuable textbook, sharing is caring! Head to your dashboard's book section, hit the share option, enter your friend's email, and voilà—spread the reading love!

But wait, there's more! Our Share Option isn't just about sharing; it's your personal storage haven. Safeguard your cherished documents while creating a vibrant reading community. Update your experience now and let the reading revolution begin! 🚀

Nov 22th,2023

A new version for added flexibility. Store and access multiple books effortlessly, eliminating the need to upload the same book repeatedly. Enjoy reading or listening whenever you want!

• Login : Experience a streamlined and secure login process, ensuring easy access to your personalized features and content.
• Personal Dashboard : Your customized hub for an organized and efficient user experience, providing quick access to all your account settings and activities.
• Book Storage : Store and manage multiple books effortlessly, eliminating the need to re-upload, and enjoy a clutter-free reading environment.
• Highlight and Bookmark : Enhance your reading experience by highlighting and bookmarking specific sections, making it easy to revisit and engage with key content.
• Preference : Personalize your reading experience with color customization for highlights and bookmarks, allowing you to tailor the visual aspects to your preferences.

Sep 27th,2023

We're thrilled to introduce a game-changing update to the ReadLoudly PDF viewer that promises an even smoother reading experience. 📚

• Each page is now processed on our powerful servers, significantly reducing the load on your browser.
• Enjoy lightning-fast page loading and navigation, no matter the size of your PDF document.
• Say goodbye to slow rendering and hello to a seamless reading experience.

Sep 19th,2023

Enhance your reading experience with our new Text-to-Speech page. Now, you can easily convert written text or upload a TXT file and listen to it being read aloud. Whether it's articles, notes, or your own writings, our text-to-speech technology brings content to life, making it accessible and engaging.

Introducing our convenient Page Selection option! We've made it even easier to read books and documents. You can now select the specific pages you want to read, resulting in faster load times for larger books. Customize your reading experience and access content more efficiently.

Sep 13th,2023

We've added a handy option to Repeat a Single Sentence. Now, you can easily replay a specific sentence or passage while listening, ensuring you never miss a word of your favorite content.

Our team has been hard at work, addressing issues to improve your audio playback experience. Say goodbye to audio player glitches and enjoy smoother, uninterrupted listening.

Sep 6th,2023

We're excited to unveil our fresh, new logo! It represents our commitment to providing you with innovative and user-friendly reading and listening experiences.

Introducing the eBook Reader Page, where you can now listen to your eBooks directly. Immerse yourself in your favorite eBooks with our text-to-speech technology.

Transform your eBooks into interactive flipbooks effortlessly. Visit our eBook to Flipbook Page to view your eBook files in an engaging flipbook format.

Sep 1st,2023

We've upgraded to a more powerful server! This means your books will be ready for reading even faster than before. Enjoy quicker access to your content.

Your security is our priority. We've implemented enhancements to ensure your data and reading experience are more secure than ever.

Read My Essay to Me: FREE Text-to-Speech Tool

Our online text-to-speech tool transforms any typed text into audio. It is absolutely free!

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We Can Turn Your Paper Into a Perfect One

Read my essay out loud to me, what is an essay reader tool.

Now let’s explain what these tools that read my essay aloud are. The technical term for the app is a text to speech tool, abbreviated as TTS. As assistive technology, Read My Paper to Me will voice over any written text you paste into the provided form.

Another advantage of these tools is that they run on various digital devices, including cell phones, tablets, and PCs. Moreover, specialized apps allow any mobile operating system (typically Android or iPhone) to load the tool. All browsers can open the free essay reader without problems and can even transform entire websites into speech.

Websites like PapersOwl feature various free tools to help clients improve their paper composition skills. They can also write your college essay for a fee. Once you receive the ordered piece, you can check its flow and consistency by uploading it in the field specified for text reading.

If you wonder how the Read Me My Essay app works, you should know that your device will generate the sound through TTS. You can adjust the speed according to your needs and select a speaker. Though some voices are robotic, the quality is superior and humanlike in most cases.

As the machine read essay, words get highlighted. Advanced variants can also read wording from images. This technique is known as OCR or optical character recognition. Overall, these tools assist people in tracking reading and are super convenient for mastering a foreign language.

Why Use Our Essay Reader Aloud?

Some of you may doubt the use of these tools, so we wanted to pinpoint their purpose. According to scientists, reading out loud affects other brain segments and is more objective than reading the text silently. Our minds react to auditory stimuli differently, depending on who reads the material. Thus, we can see the essay from another perspective and identify what is missing.

The key reason to use our Read My Essay to Me is the ability to spot typos and mistakes that slipped through your fingers. For instance, you might have missed a preposition or written the same word twice. When looking at texts, we tend to neglect these errors, which is not the case with speech.

Another advantage of Read My Paper to Me is that it enhances readability. Sometimes, we write lengthy sentences and disregard their complexity. When someone unfamiliar with the topic will read your paper out loud, they might struggle to grasp your points. Long and complicated sentences and paragraphs impede reading, and that’s not what you want to achieve with your writing. Hence, you’ll get the chance to fix the format and emotional impact to make your work legible and easy to understand.

Any written work must sound logical and have a seamless flow of thought. But even if you pay to do your essay , unintentional mistakes can occur. In the case of complex reports, focusing on delivering your arguments and examples can blur the paper’s readability. The TTC will help you improve your transitions and evaluate your explanations.

Finally, the text to speech converter can ease the lives of the disabled. For example, for those who have problems with writing or dyslexia, assistive technology can be of exceptional help. It can make the process more comfortable and facilitate comprehension and fluency.

Online Essay Reader – How to Use?

Advanced essay readers are incredibly practical in this high-tech era. Since this assistive technology is relatively new, we wanted to explain how it works. Below, we list the steps you must take to listen to your essay:

• Open our website and find the blank area provided for your essay. Copy and paste or type your text into the window, and the app will read out loud the written piece. Note that you can insert up to 5,000 characters in one go.
• Select preferred type of voice. You can choose between a few variations, including male and female voices, and adjust the reading speed.
• Locate the button READ MY TEXT and press it. The machine will start producing speech instantly.
• If you want to hear it once again, request another reading. Or paste a new essay and repeat the same procedure. You also have the option to download the audio version.

Read my Essay Out Loud: Key Benefits

Using our Read My Paper to Me aid is ideal for proofreading and editing your words. Here are some of the critical benefits:

Error Detection

Our online essay reader helps writers to spot and correct typos and mistakes. PapersOwl is also a website that writes essays for you on any subject matter you need for college. It is a one-stop-shop place for all your academic worries. Now, you no longer have to beg your friend to proofread your papers so you can polish them.

Coherence and Attractiveness

When working on an essay, distractors such as typing, noises, citing, research, and fact-checking might impede the cohesion of the paper. Focusing on one aspect may produce a poor piece in terms of meaning and readability. Since you’re multitasking when you write, clicking read my essay is an excellent opportunity to polish your text.

Auditory Learners

Many students prefer to use audiobooks in high school and college. These tools are an ideal solution for auditory learners having problems with visual focus. They can insert almost any text into the online texttospeech app and listen to it while cooking or relaxing. Indeed, these learning machines open a whole new world of possibilities.

Foreign Languages

Typically, you can’t learn a language unless you hear it constantly. And besides speaking, the best way to memorize new words and phrases is to listen to them. You can choose the voice in your app depending on your learning style.

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AI Text Reader in 29 Languages and 50+ Voices.

Read text aloud anywhere., what is a text reader.

A text reader essentially allows users to listen to text-based content rather than read it. This technology is especially beneficial for visually impaired individuals and those who prefer auditory learning or want to engage with content while multitasking.

ElevenLabs Text Reader distinguishes itself by utilizing cutting-edge AI, to generate spoken content that’s not only contextually aware but also rich in emotional nuances. It’s proficient in 29 languages and interprets the subtle emotional undertones of the text, creating a more engaging and immersive experience. Whether it’s for enhancing the accessibility of written content or giving a voice to diverse applications across industries, the ElevenLabs Text Reader has you covered.

Text to Speech with Emotion

What makes elevenlabs text reader stand out, high-quality output..

Clear audio at 128 kbps for a premium listening experience.

Voice Variety.

Choose from a wide array of voices, each with unique characteristics and emotional range.

Multilingual Capability.

All our voices fluently span 29 languages, retaining unique characteristics across each.

Voice Settings.

Refine your output by adjusting voice settings. Find the perfect balance to enhance clarity and authenticity.

Wall of Voices

Applications of text readers, take content creation to the next level, create immersive gaming experiences, publish your written works, build engaging ai chatbots, enhance education, improve accessibility.

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Frequently asked questions, can elevenlabs text reader be used for creating audiobooks.

Absolutely, the ElevenLabs Text Reader is ideal for converting written content into compelling audiobooks with high-quality, nuanced voice output.

Is it possible to use different voices for different text segments?

Yes, our Projects allows you to assign different voices to specific text segments, giving you full control over your audio creations.

Can the text reader understand and reproduce different emotions in the text?

Indeed, our model is designed to understand the emotional tone of any text and to voice it accordingly.

Is ElevenLabs Text Reader capable of reading text to speech in multiple languages?

Yes, our Text Reader supports 29 languages.

Can I stream long-form content without compromising quality?

Absolutely, our Audio Streaming feature enables swift generation of long-form content without any compromise on audio quality.

Is the text reader compatible with other ElevenLabs tools?

Yes, our Text Reader is fully compatible with Professional Voice Cloning, Voice Library, and Eleven Multilingual v2, providing a comprehensive suite of tools for optimal audio production.

How does the text reader maintain high-quality output?

ElevenLabs Text Reader delivers crystal clear audio at 128 kbps, ensuring a great listening experience every time.

Can I use the Text Reader for educational purposes?

Certainly, ElevenLabs Text Reader is extremely versatile and can be utilized for various educational applications, enhancing learning experiences.

Is the Text Reader suitable for generating dialogue in video games?

Yes, game developers can use our Text Reader and Projects to create immersive and dynamic dialogues, giving every character distinct voices.

Can I integrate ElevenLabs Text Reader into my existing systems?

Yes, our Advanced API allows for seamless integration, enabling dynamic text to speech capabilities within your existing frameworks.

Is ElevenLabs Text Reader suitable for creating chatbots?

Yes, our Text Reader can be used to create engaging chatbots with human-like voices.

Can I use ElevenLabs Text Reader to create voiceovers for videos?

Yes, our Text Reader is ideal for creating voiceovers for videos, allowing you to generate high-quality audio swiftly.

What is a text reader?

A text reader is a tool that converts written text into audio output, allowing you to generate high-quality audio swiftly and easily.

What is the difference between a text reader and a text to speech tool?

A text reader is a tool that converts written text into audio output, allowing you to generate high-quality audio swiftly and easily. text to speech tools are a subset of text readers that convert written text into speech.

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Through neural deep learning, AI-generated voices have achieved remarkable realism, emulating human speech effectively. In numerous instances, AI voices can now substitute for human vocalizations, depending on the application.

For the majority of learners, education extends beyond the classroom. NaturalReader EDU empowers students with greater independence and supports home-based learning. Be it tackling homework, enjoying reading at home, or browsing the internet, our Chrome Extension and Mobile App are always at their disposal.

Personal use signifies that solely you, the individual buyer, may utilize the product for your own private listening pleasure. Audio files generated with personal-use versions are not permitted for public usage (such as on websites or YouTube videos), commercial purposes, or any other form of distribution. You alone are authorized to create audio files exclusively for your personal enjoyment, and they must not be employed or shared with any other systems or individuals.

Kindly note that even 'internal' or 'non-profit' applications (such as messaging systems or educational videos) necessitate obtaining a commercial license to authorize the distribution of the audio material.

For purposes beyond personal use, consider exploring NaturalReader Commercial, a distinct application designed for such requirements.

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NaturalReader - AI Text to Speech

1.5K ratings

Read aloud any text with realistic AI voices, compatible with webpages, kindle Ebooks, Google Docs, PDF, Emails, and more.

NaturalReader - Text To Speech, is a chrome extension that converts text online into natural sounding audio. Simply press play and have your Emails, Websites, PDFs, Google Docs and Kindle Books read aloud to you! By using our voice reader, our users enjoy the benefits of saving time, by listening at speeds faster than they can read, and being more productive, as they can listen in times they cannot read such as commuting to work or school, walking the dog, or while making dinner! With an extensive free version, and two paid premium plans there is a price range for every budget. updates: - Added 6 LLM multi-lingual voices. Main Features: -- AI Powered Smart Reader: Using powerful AI technology we have trained our voice reader to not read aloud interrupting, and unwanted text. Page headers and footers, citations, image captions and urls can all be automatically skipped creating a natural listening experience. -- Customizable Listening Experience: Choose your optimal listening experience by selecting your favorite voice and the listening speed that's best for you. For extra focus, try our immersive reading function which eliminates any distractions found on the page. -- Voices + Languages: 150+ Voices across 20+ Languages with free, premium and plus voice tiers. Paid users can enjoy unlimited use of our top of the line, natural sounding voices. -- NaturalReader Online + App Account: Have access under the same NaturalReader account to our free online text to speech reader, and our free mobile application. -- Advanced Compatibility: Advanced compatibility with any website, Gmail, Outlook, Google Docs, PDFs and Kindle Books. -- Continue listening: Seamlessly save your listening to your mobile phone, so you can continue listening on the go, with the NaturalReader App. -- Download to MP3: Download your file into MP3 audio so you can listen without wifi connection or cellular service. -- User Friendly Features: One click to start reading, highlight word functionality, Immersive reader for greater focus, light and dark mode compatibility. Free version limitations: You can listen with the Free Voices unlimitedly, Premium Voices for 20 minutes per day, and Plus Voices for 5 minutes per day.

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Wyne Ince Apr 23, 2024

A wonderful assistant (more than a tool to me) across Kindle, Web, PDF, and more -- God send -- Thanks Jesus

Mateja Trikic Apr 22, 2024

If it was a free product it would be 5 star but they want 20 bucks for this, and chat gpt for reading in almost free so its too much!

Jeriden West Apr 22, 2024

Absolute garbage I get 20 minutes of reading time until I have to pay and I have lots of trouble reading and all the ones I tried advertise it as being free and really friendly but really, you're gonna have to pay 19 bucks a month where are you get this robotic voice that you don't understand

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Read My Essay is a simple tool you can use to convert your text into speech. Learn more below.

Read My Essay is an online text-to-speech tool many people use to hear how their essay sounds. The AI is able to convert text into speech, and it can be more than useful for language learners and proofreading . 

How to use Read My Essay

Read My Essay is a simple essay reader tool you can use to convert your text into speech. Unlike the majority of apps you can find on the market, Read My Essay is an online tool, and you won’t need to download anything. And using it is as simple as it can be. 

All you need to do is open the web page, paste the text, and choose the voice. There are a couple of different options for the read-aloud voices, and they sound quite good. The voices have different names like Andy, Tom, Sophia, James, and others. 

As a result, you will need to go through them to hear which one is your favorite. Once you select everything, the only thing left for you to do is hit the “read my essay to me” button. One of the primary reasons users love the website is its simplicity. It doesn’t require any installations, settings, or adjustments, and you can enable it in no time. But text-to-speech readers can offer so much more.

What is text-to-speech?

Text-to-speech is a speech synthesis tool that allows users to convert any type of text into speech or an audio file. The app uses samples of the real human voice and analyzes them to synthesize a natural-sounding speech. 

Artificial intelligence, deep learning, and machine learning are all essential parts of the technology. TTS tools and apps are designed to assist people with reading difficulties and improve accessibility across numerous devices. 

It is a simple way you can turn any type of text into an audiobook, but it also allows you to hear how your essay sounds. This will allow you to approach the subject more objectively, and let you proofread it with ease. 

You can find these tools built-in as a form of assistive technology, and almost every operative system has it today. This includes Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android, macOS, and others. It is just one of many ways to add different options to the program.

At the same time, you can find apps that are designed to be text-to-speech tools and download them separately regardless of your OS. 

Read My Essay benefits

One of the first and most noticeable benefits of Read My Essay is that it can save so much time. It gives you an opportunity to hear your essay from a different perspective, which is a unique chance to see it in a whole new light. 

If some part of the text doesn’t work, you will have an easier time spotting it once you start listening to the essay. It is also a great way to proofread the text and see whether there are parts of it that require changes. Having the option to hear any type of written content can also allow you to listen to it while on the go. You can write the essay, put on your headphones, and listen to it when you go out. Furthermore, since many users prefer audiobooks and listening to the content, using text-to-speech can allow you to multitask. You are free to do anything else, and Read My Essay will allow you to double-check everything. 

The tool can be quite useful for those who struggle with reading, and make the entire process a bit faster. So, if you dislike having to go through the entire document word by word, you can always check out Read My Essay and simplify the process. 

Finally, Read My Essay can be quite helpful if you are looking to learn about the dynamics of a foreign language, and the app will help you understand how it should sound. It is a perfect option for auditory learners. 

Read My Essay to me: Who can use the tool?

Anyone can use Read My Essay as long as they have an internet connection. Since this text-to-speech app is tied to a website, you won’t be able to access it without Wi-Fi or the internet. Otherwise, there are no limitations. 

The majority of these tools are designed to improve accessibility. Many people have dyslexia or reading disabilities, and having to go through an entire text can be tedious. With text-to-speech converters, they won’t need to worry about it. 

At the same time, many people use text-to-speech technology with speech-to-text tools. This means that they don’t need to type at all, and everything they say will be converted into text. Once the document is finished, they can listen to it without even touching the keyboard. It is also a nice way to avoid spending a lot of time on finding typos, making it good for editors.

Read My Essay alternatives

Those who want to get something more out of their text-to-speech app can try a couple of alternatives. And there are pretty good apps out there you can check out. 

Let’s start out with Speechify . This is probably the best option on the list and an incredible alternative for Read My Essay. It is available on all types of devices, as a Chrome extension, and it is perfect if you’re looking for flexible software. You can choose between fourteen different languages, accents, and natural voices, and the quality is exceptional. It’s easy to use thanks to its intuitive UI, and high-quality voices are undoubtedly the main advantage of the app. 

Next is the the TTS Tool. You will see that many people talk about TTS tools, but this is also the name of the app you can find online (with a capitalized T). TTS Tool allows you to export files in mp3 format, and there are numerous languages you can use. It is still an online website, and it requires an internet connection, it is not as versatile as some other entries on the list. 

Murf AI is another option if you are looking for a voice generator . It offers numerous customization options, and you can easily navigate through the app. You can also choose between numerous different voices based on gender and age. 

Why use Speechify

The question on people’s minds is probably why use Speechify, and the answer is simple. It is the best text-to-speech tool you can find on the market. There are so many customization options and settings you can find, and they will all enhance your experience. 

You can adjust the reading speed, language, and so much more. But at the same time, Speechify is so versatile that you will never need another TTS app. It is able to use texts from various different sources. 

Whether you want the app to read PDF , epub, or even text from the image , Speechify can do it. And yes, you read that right. Speechify can use OCR to recognize letters from the photo of the page and read the text to you in just a couple of seconds. 

It is also available on any imaginable device. You can use it on iPhone, iPad , Mac, PC , Android, and anything else. 

How to get started with Speechify

The first thing you will need to do is download the app based on the device you plan on using. What is great is that you can make an account on the app, and sync all devices with it. This way, you can continue reading on another app since it will track progress. 

After that, all you will need to do is input the text, and let the app convert the original paper for you. Naturally, you can choose a type of voice you want to use, and one of the best things is that you can check out Gwyneth Paltrow as the voice of the app. 

The app is also available in different languages, and you can export the audio once the process is done. Speechify also offers different pricing based on the subscription plan, but you can also use the app for free . 

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After completing your academic paper or article, you should always read it out aloud. It is a part of editing your work since you will easily listen to how your paper sounds.

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• You will know if there are logical gaps or inconsistent arguments .
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• Speech tempo . How long does the tool take to read text per minute? Can you alter the speed to your preference?
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Students have submitted more than 22 million papers that may have used generative AI in the past year, new data released by plagiarism detection company Turnitin shows.

A year ago, Turnitin rolled out an AI writing detection tool that was trained on its trove of papers written by students as well as other AI-generated texts. Since then, more than 200 million papers have been reviewed by the detector, predominantly written by high school and college students. Turnitin found that 11 percent may contain AI-written language in 20 percent of its content, with 3 percent of the total papers reviewed getting flagged for having 80 percent or more AI writing. (Turnitin is owned by Advance, which also owns Condé Nast, publisher of WIRED.) Turnitin says its detector has a false positive rate of less than 1 percent when analyzing full documents.

ChatGPT’s launch was met with knee-jerk fears that the English class essay would die . The chatbot can synthesize information and distill it near-instantly—but that doesn’t mean it always gets it right. Generative AI has been known to hallucinate , creating its own facts and citing academic references that don’t actually exist. Generative AI chatbots have also been caught spitting out biased text on gender and race . Despite those flaws, students have used chatbots for research, organizing ideas, and as a ghostwriter . Traces of chatbots have even been found in peer-reviewed, published academic writing .

Teachers understandably want to hold students accountable for using generative AI without permission or disclosure. But that requires a reliable way to prove AI was used in a given assignment. Instructors have tried at times to find their own solutions to detecting AI in writing, using messy, untested methods to enforce rules , and distressing students. Further complicating the issue, some teachers are even using generative AI in their grading processes.

Detecting the use of gen AI is tricky. It’s not as easy as flagging plagiarism, because generated text is still original text. Plus, there’s nuance to how students use gen AI; some may ask chatbots to write their papers for them in large chunks or in full, while others may use the tools as an aid or a brainstorm partner.

Students also aren't tempted by only ChatGPT and similar large language models. So-called word spinners are another type of AI software that rewrites text, and may make it less obvious to a teacher that work was plagiarized or generated by AI. Turnitin’s AI detector has also been updated to detect word spinners, says Annie Chechitelli, the company’s chief product officer. It can also flag work that was rewritten by services like spell checker Grammarly, which now has its own generative AI tool . As familiar software increasingly adds generative AI components, what students can and can’t use becomes more muddled.

Detection tools themselves have a risk of bias. English language learners may be more likely to set them off; a 2023 study found a 61.3 percent false positive rate when evaluating Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exams with seven different AI detectors. The study did not examine Turnitin’s version. The company says it has trained its detector on writing from English language learners as well as native English speakers. A study published in October found that Turnitin was among the most accurate of 16 AI language detectors in a test that had the tool examine undergraduate papers and AI-generated papers.

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“This is hard. I understand why people want a tool,” says Emily Isaacs, executive director of the Office of Faculty Excellence at Montclair State. But Isaacs says the university is concerned about potentially biased results from AI detectors, as well as the fact that the tools can’t provide confirmation the way they can with plagiarism. Plus, Montclair State doesn’t want to put a blanket ban on AI, which will have some place in academia. With time and more trust in the tools, the policies could change. “It’s not a forever decision, it’s a now decision,” Isaacs says.

Chechitelli says the Turnitin tool shouldn’t be the only consideration in passing or failing a student. Instead, it’s a chance for teachers to start conversations with students that touch on all of the nuance in using generative AI. “People don’t really know where that line should be,” she says.

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Facebook, instagram, messenger and whatsapp are all pushing a new ai chatbot.

With seemingly fewer friends posting to their main Facebook and Instagram feeds, Meta has introduced a new feature its users can talk to: an AI chatbot.

The feature, named Meta AI, is rolling out to the company’s main apps including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. It’s primarily a conversational chat window where you can ask questions and generate AI images, similar to other AI chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Co-Pilot and Google’s Gemini.

Despite over a year of artificial intelligence being everywhere, this could be many people’s first interaction with the technology. Meta has billions of users across its apps, and anyone who has managed to avoid the bots so far will find this one nearly impossible to escape.

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Why is this ai chatbot here.

Facebook and Instagram users probably weren’t banging down Mark Zuckerberg’s door demanding an AI chatbot, so why is this feature suddenly everywhere? The technology is still new and its utility debatable. However, the major tech companies have decided that, like voice assistants and scrollable vertical videos before it, AI is the next big thing. Now they are competing to push out their versions. Facebook and Instagram used to rely on users’ friends, family and communities to keep their attention. Now, as these platforms are aging, the companies may hope a chatty bot can replace some of the human interaction.

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The chatbot is integrated in search and messaging features across Meta’s apps, and may appear in your feed under some posts as well. If you don’t see the AI features it yet, check back later. Its presence is marked with its logo: a thin ring that’s mostly blue and occasionally animated. The AI tool can also be accessed online on the stand-alone website meta.ai . It is not included in the company’s app for children, Messenger Kids.

On Facebook, tap the search icon on top and you’ll find that the usual search bar has been replaced with one that says, “Ask Meta AI anything.” As you start typing, it will auto-suggest searches. Anything with the blue circle next to it is going to bring up the AI chat window. You can also tap the messages icon and engage with Meta AI as if it’s another pal to talk to. If you see it under a post in your feed, it will suggest questions to ask related to the content you see.

In Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, you’ll also find Meta AI has taken over the search bars and appears as another chat. If your accounts are connected to each other, the Meta AI conversation should pick up where you left off, regardless of what app you’re in.

How do I turn it off?

There’s no way to get rid of Meta AI in search, confirmed Meta. In WhatsApp, there is an option to hide the new Meta AI button by going to Settings → Chats → Show Meta AI Button. However, it’s still in the search bar. Other apps have an option to mute its replies. I asked the AI chatbot how to turn it off and got multiple incorrect answers with instructions that did not work and for settings that don’t exist.

You can delete a chat with Meta AI to remove it from recent conversations in the same way you would any other chat. Swipe left on the chat and select Delete in Instagram, More → Delete on Facebook and Messenger, and More → Delete Chat on WhatsApp.

How do I get started?

Start typing full sentences or random words in any of the apps’ search bars or in the conversations with Meta AI. If this is your first time using an AI chatbot, you can begin by asking simple questions and even for a list of ways to use it.

I did the first things any normal person does when testing an AI tool. I asked it to be my pretend boyfriend, told it to generate images of ducks writing breakup letters and tried to push its boundaries. I discovered it avoids partaking in overtly sexual conversations or generating photos of the Pope (entirely unrelated questions). As with all artificial intelligence, there are creative ways to get around its filters.

Meta AI includes options for shortcuts. Type a forward slash and command, like /joke:, /imagine: or /story: and type your description after. However, these aren’t really necessary since you can make the same requests in a conversational way, such as “tell me a story about depressed hamster who ran for mayor.”

What should I use it for?

An AI chatbot is like having an enthusiastic but unreliable friend. You can ask it almost anything — but never assume it’s telling the truth. With that in mind, use Meta AI for fun and for noncritical tasks. Ask random questions like you would with Google, start conversations to feel less alone and use it to brainstorm.

Meta AI can also generate images, though in our tests they have the typical flaws associated with artificial intelligence. Most share the hyper-realistic lighting that AI images are known for, fumble details like fingers and eyes, and frequently give women exposed, ample cleavage.

There are plenty of other things you can try. Ask Meta AI to animate images, request a summary of the day’s news or ask it to take on the personality of a specific character when speaking to you. Because it’s integrated with Meta’s other products, you can use it to search things like “Reels of people learning to roller skate.”

To get the best results and avoid bland responses, ask follow-up questions and give as many details as possible. For a list of starter ideas, check out Tech Friend Shira Ovide’s recommendations of useful things to ask a chatbot .

What should I not use it for?

Don’t use AI as an authority for anything of consequence. For example, don’t rely on a chatbot for medical advice or as a source for school or work. Ethically, you shouldn’t use it to write papers for school, though Meta AI is happy to spit out wooden essays on demand.

Experts warn there is a danger of misinformation from tools like Meta’s chatbot. To steer clear, avoid using it as a go-to for anything sensitive or political. Turn to human sources instead like reporters, experts, even Wikipedia and Reddit, before artificial intelligence. For more advice on avoiding misinformation, check out our guide.

How is it different from other AI bots?

For the basics, Meta AI appears to spit out the same generic answers as its competitors. I asked five different chatbots about the best taqueria in San Francisco, a vegetarian meal plan, if God exists and how to know if a polycule is right for you. For the most part, they all gave incredibly similar, mundane but neutral answers with the exception of Microsoft’s Co-pilot, which does not enjoy shenanigans.

Is it keeping my information?

Use the same precautions typing questions and thoughts into an AI chatbot as you would a Google search. Meta does save the conversations but to protect privacy, the data is anonymized, meaning it’s not connected to your name or identity. While this is standard for technology companies, experts say it’s possible to re-identify people using additional data points. If you want to delete a chat, you can use the shortcut “/reset-ai” and Meta claims it will remove the conversation from its servers.

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How to get started with Meta AI in Facebook, Instagram, and more

When Meta launched its Meta AI chat tool last year, it left much to be desired. In some cases, it returned less desirable results compared to Open AI's ChatGPT-4 and its sluggish performance put some users off. But with help from Llama 3 , that has all changed.

Meta on Thursday launched a major update to Meta AI , including a new, standalone website for using its AI tool. The company also baked Meta AI into the search features in Instagram and Facebook, as well as messaging platforms Messenger and WhatsApp. And with help from two new Llama 3 models that launched alongside the Meta AI update, Meta promised far better performance, intelligent image generation, and faster performance.

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The stakes are high. With competition from OpenAI and Microsoft, Google, Anthropic, and many others, Meta is competing in a hotly contested market. But the company seemingly believes that by integrating Meta AI into its wildly popular platforms, it can make it easier for billions of people to use its own AI tool without needing to turn to any others.

Whether that will happen remains to be seen. But I spent some time with Meta AI both in the browser and across Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram (Meta AI also works with WhatsApp but as of this writing, it wasn't available on my account). And while I'm not convinced it will be the dominant AI platform going forward, its easy access in social media platforms we use all day long certainly makes it a convenient choice.

Read on to learn more about my time with Meta AI and how it performed across platforms.

Meta AI in the browser

Meta AI is available in the browser at Meta.ai , a new site from the tech giant. While logging in to Facebook before using the tool gets you a better overall experience, including the ability to generate images, save your conversation history, and sync with Messenger, you can also use it without logging in.

During my time with Meta AI in the browser, I found it to be quite zippy, answering questions and providing data exceptionally quickly. Interestingly, I found it to be especially useful as a local news and local insights browser. When I asked it for the best heating and air conditioning vendors in my area, it returned solid results. And when I asked it to summarize the recently passed New York State budget in five sentences, it quickly delivered a useful summary.

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Since I was logged in to Meta AI on other services, I chose not to log in on the browser. When I tried to have it create an image of a dog holding a baseball bat, it told me that image generation is only available when logged in. So keep that in mind if you plan to use it in the browser.

It's also worth noting that when you use Meta AI without logging in, Meta asks you to log in to your Facebook account. If you decline, it asks you to verify your year of birth before you can input your first query.

Still, overall, it works quite well in the browser and delivers results at the very least on par with ChatGPT-4.

Meta AI in Facebook and Messenger

Meta AI is being fully integrated into Facebook, including both its search and its news feed. While I couldn't test the news feed feature because it wasn't available on my account as of this writing, I was able to access Meta AI both through Facebook and Messenger.

The experience on mobile is nearly identical to the browser version, allowing you to ask it questions about your local area, as well as more sophisticated queries. When you ask Meta AI about news or other events, it searches Google to find results. It then lists the sources it uses to deliver those results, so you can verify where the information came from and determine whether the source is trustworthy or not.

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This time around, I was able to use the image generator and tried some zany concepts to test its quality. Overall, it performed quite well, though image generation in Meta AI takes a bit longer than I would have expected or would have liked. That said, I was able to add text to the photos, animate them, and more. 

While image generation worked well, the images I created look far from believable and it's a feature Meta will need to work on if it wants to match OpenAI's DALL-E image generator .

Meta AI in Instagram

It wasn't until I tried Meta AI on Instagram that the experience of having it fully baked into the app made total sense -- and felt like something that many people will want to use.

On Instagram, Meta AI was running in my search and I immediately used it to find recent reels about one of my favorite hotels in New York City. It worked exceptionally well. I then tried some of the queries I input into the browser version and again, it delivered quick and accurate results. And when I created an image, it was again somewhat slow to deliver, but sharing it to a story or my feed was simple.

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Throughout my testing, I found myself turning to Meta AI to search not only for other Instagram accounts, but also to answer questions I had, to find local eateries, and more. Having it readily available in an Instagram search tool I use often just made sense. And it may be my replacement not only for other large language models but also for some of my local Google searches.

That said, I was surprised that when I asked Meta AI to show me my friends' recent reels or posts, it couldn't deliver any results. So if you plan to use it as a tool for surfacing content from your friends on Instagram, look elsewhere.

Final thoughts

It's difficult, if not impossible, to predict how Meta AI will fare in such a crowded AI market. But if it has anything to its advantage, it's being able to quickly query it while I'm already using an app. And while it may not be all that differentiated from competing LLMs, it's no longer behind. And that, combined with its easy access, makes it a real player in the AI space.

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