Text to Speech: Turn Text into Speech with These Easy Methods

😀Converting text to speech can be useful for multiple purposes, such as having your computer read to you or adding voiceovers to videos.

🎙️Windows 10 offers built-in apps like OneNote and Voice Recorder that allow you to convert text to speech without installing additional software.

🔊Adjustable voice settings, including voice speed and preferences, enhance the text-to-speech experience.

🎧Third-party software like Audacity provides more advanced editing and recording capabilities for converting text to speech.

🌐Freeware apps like Balabolka offer additional features, such as online TTS services and access to a wider range of voices.

Why would I want to convert text to speech?

—Converting text to speech can be useful for tasks like listening to articles or documents while doing other things, creating voiceovers for videos, or exploring different voice options for audio content.

What built-in options does Windows 10 offer for text-to-speech conversion?

—Windows 10 provides apps like OneNote and Voice Recorder that can convert text to speech without the need for additional software.

Can I adjust the voice settings when converting text to speech?

—Yes, many text-to-speech applications allow you to customize voice preferences, including voice speed, gender, and even accents in some cases.

What are some third-party software options for text-to-speech conversion?

—Software like Audacity offers more advanced features, including recording, editing, and exporting audio in different formats.

Are there any freeware options for text-to-speech conversion?

—Yes, Balabolka is a freeware app that provides additional features like online TTS services and access to a broader range of voices.

00:00In this video, Kevin introduces different methods of converting text into speech.

01:14OneNote for Windows 10 is a built-in app that can convert text to speech. Kevin demonstrates how to access the Immersive Reader feature for text-to-speech conversion.

03:26The Voice Recorder app in Windows 10 allows you to record the computer's speech output. Kevin shows how to adjust the necessary settings for recording system sound.

06:37Audacity, a third-party app, offers more advanced features for recording and editing audio, including text-to-speech conversion.

08:52Balabolka is a freeware app that provides additional options for converting text to speech, including access to online TTS services and different voices.

11:47Kevin concludes the video and asks the audience for their opinion on which voice sounded more robotic.