Speechify

Speechify is an AI-based voice reading platform that converts documents, web articles, books, and emails into natural audio. Its main purpose is to make it easier for you to consume information when you can't read or if you simply prefer to listen to content while performing other tasks. The tool was born as a solution for people with reading difficulties, but over time, it has become a widely used platform for study, work, and general productivity.

Choose your narrator's voice

Speechify offers a wide variety of voices and supports dozens of languages, meaning you can listen to texts in different languages or choose a more pleasing voice style. Some versions include more realistic voices and adjustable speed options, allowing you to listen to content much faster than traditional reading. This speed setting is especially useful when you need to review large volumes of information in a short amount of time. The platform even features voices as recognizable as those of Snoop Dogg, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nancy Cartwright, Billy West, Seth MacFarlane, and countless more world-famous options.

Transform documents into audio

Speechify stands out for its text-to-speech system, which transforms written text into audio, giving it the intonation and characteristics that make it natural. You can import PDF documents, web pages, emails, or manually copied text, and the app will read them aloud while highlighting the text on the screen. This makes it easier to follow content visually while listening to it, which can improve comprehension and information retention during long reading sessions.

My thoughts on Speechify

Converting text to audio allows you to make the most of moments when you normally wouldn't be able to read, and since the tool can narrate text from practically any platform, you can keep working and doing other things while you catch up on your messages.

The best and the worst of Speechify

• What I liked the most is the quality of the voices, the ability to read multiple types of content, and its compatibility with different platforms.

• What I liked least is that some features and many of the voices are only available with the paid version.

Download for Speechify free to transform long texts into audio and turn any moment of the day into an opportunity to learn or work more efficiently.