Speechify

Speechify is a read-aloud tool powered by artificial intelligence that's capable of transforming text into audio with a fluid and natural sound. It's designed so you can access information without needing to read it yourself, whether that's because you're busy or because you prefer to listen to content while doing other activities. Although it was initially created as an aid for people with difficulty reading, today it is widely used for studying, work, and daily productivity.

Customize the voice you hear

With Speechify, you can choose between multiple voices and a wide variety of languages, which allows you to adapt the experience to your preferences or even listen to content in other languages. Some editions include more advanced voices and speed settings to speed up or slow down the narration as needed. This feature is especially useful when you want to review a lot of content in a short amount of time. What's more, there are some voices inspired by well-known figures, which can add a distinctive touch to your experience.

Turn text into narration

One of the main functions of Speechify is its text-to-speech conversion system, which interprets written content and reproduces it with natural intonation. You can add PDF files, websites, emails, or any text that you've copied, and the app will take care of reading it aloud while highlighting the section being played. This synchronization between audio and text makes it easier to follow along and can help you better understand and retain information, especially during prolonged sessions.

My thoughts on Speechify

Being able to listen to text instead of reading it yourself makes it much easier to take full advantage of your downtime. As this tool works with different types of content and platforms, you can keep up with all your tasks and messages while doing other activities at the same time.

The best and the worst of Speechify

• What I liked the most was the naturalness of the voices, the compatibility with various content formats, and being able to use this app on different devices.

• What I liked least was that several advanced features and many of the voices were only accessible with the paid version.

Download Speechify for free to convert any text into audio and make better use of your time by consuming information in a more comfortable and flexible way.