Read a PDF or Text Aloud
This TTS reader turns a PDF or a block of text into spoken audio. Upload a document or paste text, pick a voice, and listen instead of reading, or save the result as an MP3 to listen later.
Reading with your eyes and listening use different parts of attention, so audio works well for a document you would otherwise skim or put off.
What you get:
- An AI voice reading your PDF or text, in 100+ languages
- one fixed AI voice, no speed, pitch or volume controls
- reads an uploaded PDF aloud and produces an MP3, for files up to 2 GB
- Download the result as an MP3
- A free account to start, no card required
How to Read a Document Aloud
- Upload or paste your content: Upload a PDF, or type or paste text directly into the reader.
- Pick a voice: Choose a voice and language, and set the speed.
- Play or download: Preview the audio, then download it as an MP3.
Pronunciation is strongest in the languages the voice engine covers well; an uncommon name or a heavily formatted PDF can read less cleanly than plain text. See how we measure accuracy for the 100+ languages the reader supports.
TTS Reader vs Other Apps
| Feature | ScreenApp | TTSReader.com | NaturalReader | Speechify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free account, PDF up to 2 GB | 5,000 characters/month, premium voices | 4,000 characters/day, Plus voices | 10 voices, up to 1.5x speed |
| MP3 download on free tier | Included | Premium, Windows only | No | Not stated |
| PDF upload | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paid plan | $19/month annual | $8.25/month annual | $13.90/month (Lite) | $29/month |
Sources, checked 2026-09-12: ScreenApp pricing, ttsreader.com/docs/support/pricing/, help.naturalreaders.com/en/articles/8823770-voices-languages-and-tts-limits-personal-version, speechify.com/pricing/, ttsreader.com, help.naturalreaders.com/en/articles/8854700-plans-pricing-personal-version
- vs TTSReader.com: TTSReader’s free plan caps premium voices at 5,000 characters a month, and MP3 export needs Premium, Windows only at $8.25 a month billed annually. ScreenApp includes MP3 download on the free plan.
- vs NaturalReader: NaturalReader’s free plan limits Plus voices to 4,000 characters a day and cannot export MP3 at all; MP3 export needs the Lite plan at $13.90 a month. ScreenApp’s free plan includes MP3 download.
- vs Speechify: Speechify’s free plan gives you 10 voices at up to 1.5x speed; Premium is $29 a month ($139 billed annually) for the full voice library. ScreenApp’s free plan already includes MP3 download and the full 100+-language voice set.
Who Uses a TTS Reader
Students turn lecture notes and readings into audio for the commute or a workout. See notes to audio for study-specific features.
Professionals listen to reports and documentation instead of reading them at a desk. PDF to audio covers longer documents in more detail.
Content creators generate a voiceover from a script without recording equipment, then drop the MP3 into a video or podcast editor.
People with dyslexia or a visual impairment get the same document as audio instead of text, without needing a separate screen reader setup.
Language learners listen to text in the language they are studying and read along to check pronunciation. See ebook to audio for longer texts.
