Convert text from various sources into natural-sounding speech. This app can read PDFs, web articles, documents, and even scanned printed text, offering customizable playback options and accessibility features.
3.5(6 ratings)
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Updated July 2026
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This app reads PDF documents aloud using natural-sounding text-to-speech technology. Choose from over 120 voices and listen while multitasking. It supports numerous languages, making PDFs accessible for everyone.
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text read aloud
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Scan document to PDF and image
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Easily scan documents, receipts, and more into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Features include automatic document recognition, editing tools, OCR text extraction, and secure iCloud syncing for access across all your Apple devices.
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Text to Speech – Reading Aloud
Voice Reader for PDF, Txt, Web
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This app transforms any text into spoken words, supporting multiple languages. It allows you to import content from various sources like websites, documents, and images, and offers customization for playback speed, language, and voice.
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Convert any typed or pasted text into natural-sounding audio. Select from a wide range of languages and voices, adjust speech speed, and save your creations. This app is useful for reading faster, improving comprehension, or creating voiceovers.
Text to speech conversionNatural sounding voices20+ languages and accents
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Text To Speech With AI.
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Convert typed text into natural-sounding speech with various voice options. Read text from files, scanned documents, or typed input. Follow along with highlighted text as it's read aloud.
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Text to Speech: AI Book Reader
Read Aloud, Type to Speak, TTS
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This app converts text into natural-sounding speech across 38 languages with over 140 customizable voices. It offers offline functionality, pitch and rate adjustments, and the ability to transform photos into text. Users can also convert speech to text and enjoy unlimited exports and sharing.
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TTS: Text to Speech
Speak Any Text & Export Audio
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Easily convert any text into speech with a wide selection of voices and languages. Export your audio in high quality and customize pitch and rate. Keep track of your history and favorite phrases for quick access.
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