Text to Speech
Text to speech, also called reading software, reads computer text out loud. This tool assists in increasing comprehension and decreasing time spent reading.
- Can add "speak" to quick access toolbar in the Word, Outlook, Power Point, and One Note
- Will read text aloud
Macbook built in text to speech
- Customize voice and speed
- Select text to read aloud
Microsoft Edge Immersive Reader
- Built in to Edge web browser.
- Reads text when using Microsoft Edge web browser.
- Simplifies web pages.
- Speech options for voice and speed.
- Removes ads, images, videos from some web pages for better focus.
- Readers can change font size and type.
- Change background color.
Natural Reader by Natural Soft Ltd.
- Manage more reading material in less time.
- Available as an online application, chrome extension, and as an app on both Playstore and App store.
- Converts text to mp3 files so you can listen anywhere.
- Upload documents to Natural Reader cloud storage apps like Google Drive, One Drive, and Dropbox.
- Free version has set limits that are not specified.
- Tools in clude text to speech, speech to text (dictation) and text recognition.
- Available on Android, Apple smartphone and tablets.
- Highlight information, create bookmarks, and take notes while you’re listening.
- Free and for purchase plan available.
- Copy and paste text and have to converted to a pdf
- Takes some time to convert large documents
- Listen to audio books.
- Free trial
- Student discount available
- Audio books available iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac computers.
- Designed to help people with ADD, dyslexia, second language learners, and auditory learners.
- Listen to material read aloud 2-3x faster.
- Take your reading material wherever you go and listen to it while running, walking, or exercising.
- Chrome extension, IOS, Android, and web options available.
- Free version available.
- Text Reader
- Multiple Dictionaries
- Scan to File
- Scan to Cursor
- Voice Recorder
- No WiFi Needed
- No Other Device Needed
- Android application that you can activate by going to Settings -> Personal -> Language and Input -> Speech -> Text to Speech Output.
- Includes Read Aloud from Google Play Books.
