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Using the Text-to-Speech API with Python

1. overview.

The Text-to-Speech API enables developers to generate human-like speech. The API converts text into audio formats such as WAV, MP3, or Ogg Opus. It also supports Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) inputs to specify pauses, numbers, date and time formatting, and other pronunciation instructions.

In this tutorial, you will focus on using the Text-to-Speech API with Python.

What you'll learn

• How to set up your environment
• How to list supported languages
• How to list available voices
• How to synthesize audio from text

What you'll need

• A Google Cloud project
• A browser, such as Chrome or Firefox
• Familiarity using Python

How will you use this tutorial?

How would you rate your experience with python, how would you rate your experience with google cloud services, 2. setup and requirements, self-paced environment setup.

• Sign-in to the Google Cloud Console and create a new project or reuse an existing one. If you don't already have a Gmail or Google Workspace account, you must create one .

• The Project name is the display name for this project's participants. It is a character string not used by Google APIs. You can always update it.
• The Project ID is unique across all Google Cloud projects and is immutable (cannot be changed after it has been set). The Cloud Console auto-generates a unique string; usually you don't care what it is. In most codelabs, you'll need to reference your Project ID (typically identified as PROJECT_ID ). If you don't like the generated ID, you might generate another random one. Alternatively, you can try your own, and see if it's available. It can't be changed after this step and remains for the duration of the project.
• For your information, there is a third value, a Project Number , which some APIs use. Learn more about all three of these values in the documentation .
• Next, you'll need to enable billing in the Cloud Console to use Cloud resources/APIs. Running through this codelab won't cost much, if anything at all. To shut down resources to avoid incurring billing beyond this tutorial, you can delete the resources you created or delete the project. New Google Cloud users are eligible for the $300 USD Free Trial program.

Start Cloud Shell

While Google Cloud can be operated remotely from your laptop, in this codelab you will be using Cloud Shell , a command line environment running in the Cloud.

Activate Cloud Shell

If this is your first time starting Cloud Shell, you're presented with an intermediate screen describing what it is. If you were presented with an intermediate screen, click Continue .

It should only take a few moments to provision and connect to Cloud Shell.

This virtual machine is loaded with all the development tools needed. It offers a persistent 5 GB home directory and runs in Google Cloud, greatly enhancing network performance and authentication. Much, if not all, of your work in this codelab can be done with a browser.

Once connected to Cloud Shell, you should see that you are authenticated and that the project is set to your project ID.

• Run the following command in Cloud Shell to confirm that you are authenticated:

Command output

• Run the following command in Cloud Shell to confirm that the gcloud command knows about your project:

If it is not, you can set it with this command:

3. Environment setup

Before you can begin using the Text-to-Speech API, run the following command in Cloud Shell to enable the API:

You should see something like this:

Now, you can use the Text-to-Speech API!

Navigate to your home directory:

Create a Python virtual environment to isolate the dependencies:

Activate the virtual environment:

Install IPython and the Text-to-Speech API client library:

Now, you're ready to use the Text-to-Speech API client library!

In the next steps, you'll use an interactive Python interpreter called IPython , which you installed in the previous step. Start a session by running ipython in Cloud Shell:

You're ready to make your first request and list the supported languages...

4. List supported languages

In this section, you will get the list of all supported languages.

Copy the following code into your IPython session:

Take a moment to study the code and see how it uses the list_voices client library method to build the list of supported languages.

Call the function:

You should get the following (or a larger) list:

The list shows 58 languages and variants such as:

• Chinese and Taiwanese Mandarin,
• Australian, British, Indian, and American English,
• French from Canada and France,
• Portuguese from Brazil and Portugal.

This list is not fixed and grows as new voices are available.

This step allowed you to list the supported languages.

5. List available voices

In this section, you will get the list of voices available in different languages.

Take a moment to study the code and see how it uses the client library method list_voices(language_code) to list voices available for a given language.

Now, get the list of available German voices:

Multiple female and male voices are available, as well as standard, WaveNet, Neural2, and Studio voices:

• Standard voices are generated by signal processing algorithms.
• WaveNet, Neural2, and Studio voices are higher quality voices synthesized by machine learning models and sounding more natural.

Now, get the list of available English voices:

You should get something like this:

In addition to a selection of multiple voices in different genders and qualities, multiple accents are available: Australian, British, Indian, and American English.

Take a moment to list the voices available for your preferred languages and variants (or even all of them):

This step allowed you to list the available voices. You can read more about the supported voices and languages .

6. Synthesize audio from text

You can use the Text-to-Speech API to convert a string into audio data. You can configure the output of speech synthesis in a variety of ways, including selecting a unique voice or modulating the output in pitch, volume, speaking rate, and sample rate .

Take a moment to study the code and see how it uses the synthesize_speech client library method to generate the audio data and save it as a wav file.

Now, generate sentences in a few different accents:

To download all generated files at once, you can use this Cloud Shell command from your Python environment:

Validate and your browser will download the files:

Open each file and hear the result.

In this step, you were able to use Text-to-Speech API to convert sentences into audio wav files. Read more about creating voice audio files .

7. Congratulations!

You learned how to use the Text-to-Speech API using Python to generate human-like speech!

To clean up your development environment, from Cloud Shell:

• If you're still in your IPython session, go back to the shell: exit
• Stop using the Python virtual environment: deactivate
• Delete your virtual environment folder: cd ~ ; rm -rf ./venv-texttospeech

To delete your Google Cloud project, from Cloud Shell:

• Retrieve your current project ID: PROJECT_ID=$(gcloud config get-value core/project)
• Make sure this is the project you want to delete: echo $PROJECT_ID
• Delete the project: gcloud projects delete $PROJECT_ID
• Test the demo in your browser: https://cloud.google.com/text-to-speech
• Text-to-Speech documentation: https://cloud.google.com/text-to-speech/docs
• Python on Google Cloud: https://cloud.google.com/python
• Cloud Client Libraries for Python: https://github.com/googleapis/google-cloud-python

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How-To Geek

How to modify google text-to-speech voices.

Google Text-to-Speech is a useful accessibility feature, but it can sound a little robotic. Here's how you can change your Google Text-to-Speech voice.

Quick Links

Changing speech rate and pitch, choosing text-to-speech tone, switching languages, changing text-to-speech engines.

While Google focuses on the Assistant, Android owners shouldn't forget about the Text-to-Speech (TTS) accessibility feature. It'll convert text from your Android apps, but you might need to modify it to get the speech to sound the way you want it.

Modifying Text-to-Speech voices is easily done from the Android accessibility settings menu. You can change the speed and pitch of your chosen voice, as well as the voice engine you use.

Google Text-to-Speech is the default voice engine and is pre-installed on most Android devices. If your Android device doesn't have it installed, you can download the Google Text-to-Speech app  from the Google Play Store.

Android will use default settings for Google Text-to-Speech, but you might need to change the speed and pitch of the Text-to-Speech voice to make it easier for you to understand.

Changing the TTS speech rate and pitch requires you to get into the Google accessibility settings menu. The steps for this might vary slightly, depending on your version of Android and your device manufacturer.

To open the Android accessibility menu, go to Android's "Settings" menu. You can get to this by swiping down on your display to access your notification shade and tapping the gear icon in the top right, or by launching the "Settings" app from within your apps drawer.

In the "Settings" menu, tap the "Accessibility" option.

Samsung device owners will have two extra steps here. Tap "Screen Reader" and then "Settings." Other Android owners can go straight to the next step.

Select "Text-to-Speech" or "Text-to-Speech Output," depending on your Android device.

From here, you'll be able to change your Text-to-Speech settings.

Changing Speech Rate

Speech rate is the speed your Text-to-Speech voice will speak at. If your TTS engine is too fast (or too slow), the speech could sound deformed or hard to understand.

If you've followed the steps above, you should see a slider under the heading "Speech Rate" in the "Text-to-Speech" menu. With your finger, slide this right or left to raise or lower the rate you're seeking.

Press the "Listen to an Example" button to test your new speech rate. Samsung owners will have a "Play" button, so tap that instead.

Changing Pitch

If you feel the Text-to-Speech engine is too high (or low) pitched, you can change this by following the same process as changing your speech rate.

As above, in your "Text-to-Speech" settings menu, adjust the "Pitch" slider to the pitch you like.

Once you're ready, press "Listen to an Example" or "Play" (depending on your device) to try the new rate.

Continue this process until you're happy with both your speech rate and pitch settings, or tap "Reset" to return to your default TTS settings.

Not only can you change the pitch and rate of your TTS speech engine, but you can also change the tone of the voice. Some language packs included with the default Google Text-to-Speech engine have different voices that sound either male or female.

Similarly, the Samsung Text-to-Speech engine included with Samsung devices has a varied selection of gendered voices for you to use.

If you're using the Google Text-to-Speech engine, tap the gear menu button in the "Text-to-Speech Output" settings menu, next to the "Google Text-to-Speech Engine" option.

If you're on a Samsung device, you'll only have one gear icon in the "Text-to-Speech Settings" menu, so tap that instead.

In the "Google TTS Options" menu, tap the "Install Voice Data" option.

Tap your chosen regional language. For example, if you're from the U.S., you might want to choose "English (United States)."

You'll see various voices listed and numbered, from "Voice I" onwards. Tap on each one to hear what it sounds like. You'll need to make sure your device isn't muted.

With the "English (United Kingdom)" language pack, "Voice I" is female, while "Voice II" is male, and the voices continue to alternate in this pattern. Tap on the tone you're happy with as your final choice.

Your choice will be automatically saved, although if you've selected a different language to your device's default, you will also need to change this.

If you need to switch languages, you can easily do this from the "Text-to-Speech" settings menu. You might want to do this if you've chosen a different language in your TTS engine than your system default language.

You should see an option for "Language" in your "Text-to-Speech" settings menu. Tap this to open the menu.

Choose your language from the list by tapping it.

You can confirm the change in language by pressing the "Listen to an Example" or "Play" button to test it.

If the Google TTS language isn't suitable for you, you can install alternatives. Samsung devices, for instance, will come with their own Samsung Text-to-Speech engine, which your device will default to.

Installing Third-Party Text-to-Speech Engines

Alternative third-party Text-to-Speech engines are also available. These can be installed from the Google Play Store, or you can install them manually. Example TTS engines you could install include Acapela and  eSpeak TTS , although others are available.

Once installed from the Google Play Store, these third-party TTS engines will appear in your Text-to-Speech settings.

Changing Text-to-Speech Engine

If you've installed a new Text-to-Speech engine and you want to change it, go to the "Text-to-Speech" settings menu.

At the top, you should see a list of your available TTS engines. If you have a Samsung device, you might need to tap the "Preferred Engine" option to see your list.

Tap on your preferred engine, whether it's Google Text-to-Speech or a third-party alternative.

With your new TTS engine selected, tap "Listen to an Example" or "Play" (depending on your device) to test it.

For most users, the default Google or Samsung Text-to-Speech engines will offer the best sounding speech generation, but third-party options could work better for other languages where the default engine isn't suitable.

Once your engine and languages are selected, you're free to use it with any Android app that supports it.

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How to Use Google's Text-to-Speech Feature on Android

Search the Settings app for Select to Speak to read text aloud with Google's TTS feature

In This Article

Jump to a Section

• How to Use Select to Speak
• Managing the Options
• Translating Text
• Frequently Asked Questions

What to Know

• Open the Settings app and go to Accessibility > Select to Speak .
• Tap the toggle to turn it on, then tap Allow or OK to confirm permissions.
• Open any app, tap the Select to Speak shortcut, then tap an item to read it aloud. Tap Stop to end playback.

This article explains how to use the Google text-to-speech feature on Android so that you can have texts read out loud. It includes information on managing the language and voice used for reading text aloud. Instructions apply to Android 7 and up.

How to Use Google Text-to-Speech on Android

Several accessibility features are built into Android. If you want to hear text read aloud to you, use Select to Speak.

Swipe down from the top of the phone, then tap the gear icon to open the Settings app.

Tap Accessibility .

Tap Select to Speak .

If you don't see Select to Speak , tap Installed services to find it.

Tap the Select to Speak toggle switch to turn it on. On some phones, this is called Select to Speak shortcut .

Tap Allow or OK to confirm the permissions your phone needs to turn on this feature.

Open any app and tap the Select to Speak icon from the side of the screen.

Tap the Play icon to have your phone read everything on the screen, starting at the top. If you only want some text read aloud, trigger Select to Speak by tapping the floating icon, then tap the text.

Tap the left arrow next to the Play button to see more playback options.

Tap Stop to end playback.

Use TalkBack on your Android if you want spoken feedback as you use your device.

How to Manage Android Text-to-Speech Voices and Options

Android gives you some control over the language and voice used to read text aloud via Select to Speak. It's easy to change the language, accent, pitch, or speed of the synthesized text voice.

Go to Settings > General management > Language and input . Or on some devices, Settings > Languages .

Tap Text-to-speech or Text-to-speech output .

In the menu that appears, adjust the Speech rate and Pitch until it sounds the way you want.

To change the language, tap Language , then choose the language you want to hear when text is read aloud.

Use Select to Speak With Google Lens to Translate Written Words

Another way you can use this text-to-speech functionality is while translating languages. Google Lens is great for this. Just point the camera at some text you don't understand and it'll be translated into your language. Select to Speak can then read that aloud.

To turn off text-to-speech, go to Settings > Accessibility > Select to Speak and tap the toggle switch to turn it Off .

The Android text-to-speech feature works in the Google Docs app, but on a computer, you must download the Screen Reader extension for Chrome . Then, go to Tools > Accessibility settings > Turn on Screen Reader Support > OK , highlight the text, and select Accessibility > Speak > Speak selection .

To use voice typing in Google Docs , place your cursor in the document where you want to begin typing, then select Tools > Voice Typing . Alternatively, you can also use a keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + S or Command + Shift + S .

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It Speaks! Create Synthetic Speech Using Text-to-Speech

Checkpoints.

Enable the Text-to-Speech API

Create a service account

• Setup and requirements
• Task 1. Enable the Text-to-Speech API
• Task 2. Create a virtual environment
• Task 3. Create a service account
• Task 4. Get a list of available voices
• Task 5. Create synthetic speech from text
• Task 6. Create synthetic speech from SSML
• Task 7. Configure audio output and device profiles
• Congratulations!

The Text-to-Speech API lets you create audio files of machine-generated, or synthetic , human speech. You provide the content as text or Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) , specify a voice (a unique 'speaker' of a language with a distinctive tone and accent), and configure the output; the Text-to-Speech API returns to you the content that you sent as spoken word, audio data, delivered by the voice that you specified.

In this lab you will create a series of audio files using the Text-to-Speech API, then listen to them to compare the differences.

What you'll learn

In this lab you use the Text-to-Speech API to do the following:

• Create a series of audio files
• Listen and compare audio files
• Configure audio output

Before you click the Start Lab button

Read these instructions. Labs are timed and you cannot pause them. The timer, which starts when you click Start Lab , shows how long Google Cloud resources will be made available to you.

This hands-on lab lets you do the lab activities yourself in a real cloud environment, not in a simulation or demo environment. It does so by giving you new, temporary credentials that you use to sign in and access Google Cloud for the duration of the lab.

To complete this lab, you need:

• Access to a standard internet browser (Chrome browser recommended).
• Time to complete the lab---remember, once you start, you cannot pause a lab.

How to start your lab and sign in to the Google Cloud console

Click the Start Lab button. If you need to pay for the lab, a pop-up opens for you to select your payment method. On the left is the Lab Details panel with the following:

• The Open Google Cloud console button
• Time remaining
• The temporary credentials that you must use for this lab
• Other information, if needed, to step through this lab

Click Open Google Cloud console (or right-click and select Open Link in Incognito Window if you are running the Chrome browser).

The lab spins up resources, and then opens another tab that shows the Sign in page.

Tip: Arrange the tabs in separate windows, side-by-side.

If necessary, copy the Username below and paste it into the Sign in dialog.

You can also find the Username in the Lab Details panel.

Click Next .

Copy the Password below and paste it into the Welcome dialog.

You can also find the Password in the Lab Details panel.

Click through the subsequent pages:

• Accept the terms and conditions.
• Do not add recovery options or two-factor authentication (because this is a temporary account).
• Do not sign up for free trials.

After a few moments, the Google Cloud console opens in this tab.

Activate Cloud Shell

Cloud Shell is a virtual machine that is loaded with development tools. It offers a persistent 5GB home directory and runs on the Google Cloud. Cloud Shell provides command-line access to your Google Cloud resources.

When you are connected, you are already authenticated, and the project is set to your Project_ID , . The output contains a line that declares the Project_ID for this session:

gcloud is the command-line tool for Google Cloud. It comes pre-installed on Cloud Shell and supports tab-completion.

• (Optional) You can list the active account name with this command:
• Click Authorize .
• (Optional) You can list the project ID with this command:

Set the region for your project

In Cloud Shell, enter the following command to set the region to run your project in this lab:

On the top of the Dashboard, click +Enable APIs and Services .

Enter "text-to-speech" in the search box.

Click Cloud Text-to-Speech API .

Click Enable to enable the Cloud Text-to-Speech API.

Wait for a few seconds for the API to be enabled for the project. Once enabled, the Cloud Text-to-Speech API page shows details, metrics and more.

Click Check my progress to verify the objective. Enable the Text-to-Speech API

Python virtual environments are used to isolate package installation from the system.

• Install the virtualenv environment:
• Build the virtual environment:
• Activate the virtual environment.

You should use a service account to authenticate your calls to the Text-to-Speech API.

• To create a service account, run the following command in Cloud Shell:
• Now generate a key to use that service account:
• Finally, set the GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS environment variable to the location of your key file:

Click Check my progress to verify the objective. Create a service account

As mentioned previously, the Text-to-Speech API provides many different voices and languages that you can use to create audio files. You can use any of the available voices as the speaker for your content.

• The following curl command gets the list of all the voices you can select from when creating synthetic speech using the Text-to-Speech API:

The Text-to-Speech API returns a JSON-formatted result that looks similar to the following:

Looking at the results from the curl command, notice that each voice has four fields:

• name : The ID of the voice that you provide when you request that voice.
• ssmlGender : The gender of the voice to speak the text, as defined in the SSML W3 Recommendation .
• naturalSampleRateHertz : The sampling rate of the voice.
• languageCodes : The list of language codes associated with that voice.

Also notice that some languages have several voices to choose from.

• To scope the results returned from the API to just a single language code, run:

Now that you've seen how to get the names of voices to speak your text, it's time to create some synthetic speech!

For this, you build your request to the Text-to-Speech API in a text file titled synthesize-text.json .

• Create this file in Cloud Shell by running the following command:
• Using a line editor (for example nano , vim , or emacs ) or the Cloud Shell code editor, add the following code to synthesize-text.json :
• Save the file and exit the line editor.

The JSON-formatted request body provides three objects:

• The input object provides the text to translate into synthetic speech.
• The voice object specifies the voice to use for the synthetic speech.
• The audioConfig object tells the Text-to-Speech API what kind of audio encoding to send back.
• Use the following code to call the Text-to-Speech API using the curl command:

The output of this call is saved to a file called synthesize-text.txt .

• Open the synthesize-text.txt file. Notice that the Text-to-Speech API provides the audio output in base64-encoded text assigned to the audioContent field, similar to what's shown below:

To translate the response into audio, you need to select the audio data it contains and decode it into an audio file - for this lab, MP3. Although there are many ways that you can do this, in this lab you'll use some simple Python code. Don't worry if you're not a Python expert; you need only create the file and invoke it from the command line.

• Create a file named tts_decode.py :
• Using a line editor (for example nano , vim , or emacs ) or the Cloud Shell code editor, add the following code into tts_decode.py :

Save tts_decode.py and exit the line editor.

Now, to create an audio file from the response you received from the Text-to-Speech API, run the following command from Cloud Shell:

This creates a new MP3 file named synthesize-text-audio.mp3 .

Of course, since the synthesize-text-audio.mp3 lives in the cloud, you can't just play it directly from Cloud Shell! To listen to the file, you create a Web server hosting a simple web page that embeds the file as playable audio (from an HTML < audio> control).

• Create a new file called index.html :
• Using a line editor (for example nano , vim , or emacs ) or the Cloud Shell code editor, add the following code into index.html :

Back in Cloud Shell, start a simple Python HTTP server from the command prompt:

Then select Preview on port 8080 from the displayed menu.

In the new browser window, you should see something like the following:

Play the audio embedded on the page. You'll hear the synthetic voice speak the text that you provided to it!

When you're done listening to the audio files, you can shut down the HTTP server by pressing CTRL + C in Cloud Shell.

In addition to using text, you can also provide input to the Text-to-Speech API in the form of Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) . SSML defines an XML format for representing synthetic speech. Using SSML input, you can more precisely control pauses, emphasis, pronunciation, pitch, speed, and other qualities in the synthetic speech output.

• First, build your request to the Text-to-Speech API in a text file titled synthesize-ssml.json . Create this file in Cloud Shell by running the following command:
• Using a line editor (for example nano , vim , or emacs ) or the Cloud Shell code editor, paste the following JSON into synthesize-ssml.json :

Notice that the input object of the JSON payload to send includes some different stuff this time around. Rather than a text field, the input object has a ssml field instead. The ssml field contains XML-formatted content with the <speak> element as its root. Each of the elements present in this XML representation of the input affects the output of the synthetic speech.

Specifically, the elements in this sample have the following effects:

• <s> contains a sentence.
• <emphasis> adds stress on the enclosed word or phrase.
• <break> inserts a pause in the speech.
• <prosody> customizes the pitch, speaking rate, or volume of the enclosed text, as specified by the rate , pitch , or volume attributes.
• <say-as> provides more guidance about how to interpret and then say the enclosed text, for example, whether to speak a sequence of numbers as ordinal or cardinal.
• <sub> specifies a substitution value to speak for the enclosed text.
• In Cloud Shell use the following code to call the Text-to-Speech API, which saves the output to a file called synthesize-ssml.txt :

Again, you need to decode the output from the Text-to-Speech API before you can hear the audio.

• Run the following command to generate an audio file named synthesize-ssml-audio.mp3 using the tts_decode.py utility that you created previously:
• Next, open the index.html file that you created earlier. Replace the contents of the file with the following HTML:
• Then, start a simple Python HTTP server from the Cloud Shell command prompt:

• Play the two embedded audio files. Notice the differences in the SSML output: although both audio files say the same words, the SSML output speaks them a bit differently, adding pauses and different pronunciations for abbreviations.

Going beyond SSML, you can provide even more customization to your synthetic speech output created by the Text-to-Speech API. You can specify other audio encodings, change the pitch of the audio output, and even request that the output be optimized for a specific type of hardware.

Build your request to the Text-to-Speech API in a text file titled synthesize-with-settings.json :

• Using a line editor (for example nano , vim , or emacs ) or the Cloud Shell code editor, paste the following JSON into synthesize-with-settings.json :

Looking at this JSON payload, you notice that the audioConfig object contains some additional fields now:

• The speakingRate field specifies a speed at which the speaker says the voice. A value of 1.0 is the normal speed for the voice, 0.5 is half that fast, and 2.0 is twice as fast.
• The pitch field specifies a difference in tone to speak the words. The value here specifies a number of semitones lower (negative) or higher (positive) to speak the words.
• The audioEncoding field specifies the audio encoding to use for the data. The accepted values for this field are LINEAR16 , MP3 , and OGG_OPUS .
• The effectsProfileId field requests that the Text-to-Speech API optimizes the audio output for a specific playback device. The API applies an predefined audio profile to the output that enhances the audio quality on the specified class of devices.

The output of this call is saved to a file called synthesize-with-settings.txt .

• Run the following command to generate an audio file named synthesize-with-settings-audio.mp3 from the output received from the Text-to-Speech API:
• Next open the index.html file that you created earlier and replace the contents of the file with the following HTML:
• Now, restart the Python HTTP server from the Cloud Shell command prompt:

• Play the third embedded audio file. Notice that the voice on the audio speaks a bit faster and lower than the previous examples.

You have learned how to create synthetic speech using the Cloud Text-to-Speech API. You learned about:

• Listing all of the synthetic voices available through the Text-to-Speech API
• Creating a Text-to-Speech API request and calling the API with curl, providing both text and SSML
• Configuring the setting for audio output, including specifying a device profile for audio playback

Finish your quest

This self-paced lab is part of the Language, Speech, Text & Translation with Google CLoud APIs quest. A quest is a series of related labs that form a learning path. Completing this quest earns you a badge to recognize your achievement. You can make your badge or badges public and link to them in your online resume or social media account. Enroll in this quest and get immediate completion credit. Refer to the Google Cloud Skills Boost catalog for all available quests.

Take your next lab

Continue your quest with Translate Text with the Cloud Translation API or try one of these:

• Measuring and Improving Speech Accuracy
• Entity and Sentiment Analysis with the Natural Language API

Next steps / Learn more

• Check out the detailed documentation for the Text-to-Speech API on cloud.google.com.
• Learn how to create synthetic speech using the client libraries for the Text-to-Speech API .

Google Cloud training and certification

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In this lab, you create a series of audio files using the Text-to-Speech API, then listen to them to compare the differences.

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How to Use Google Docs Text to Speech: A Step-by-Step Guide

Google Docs Text to Speech is a handy tool that lets you listen to your document instead of reading it. This feature can be useful for multitasking, proofreading, or for those who have difficulty reading text on screens. In just a few steps, you can have Google Docs read your document to you.

Step by Step Tutorial on How to Use Google Docs Text to Speech

Before jumping into the steps, let’s understand what we’re aiming for here. Google Docs does not have a built-in text-to-speech function, but don’t worry – we can use a feature called “Speak” that’s a part of Google’s accessibility features.

Step 1: Open a Google Docs Document

Open the document you want Google Docs to read out loud.

Once you have the document open, make sure your speakers or headphones are connected and working. This is where the voice will come from.

Step 2: Select the Text You Want to Hear

Highlight the text you want Google Docs to read to you.

You can select a word, sentence, paragraph, or the entire document. Just click and drag your mouse over the text.

Step 3: Access the Accessibility Menu

Click on the ‘Tools’ menu at the top of the page, then select ‘Accessibility settings.’

In the Accessibility menu, you’ll find options to make Google Docs easier to use if you have visual or auditory impairments.

Step 4: Enable ‘Speak’

Check the box next to ‘Turn on screen reader support’, then close the Accessibility settings window.

After enabling this feature, a new menu called “Accessibility” will appear on the Google Docs toolbar.

Step 5: Use the Speak Command

Go to the ‘Accessibility’ menu, hover over ‘Speak’, and then select ‘Speak selection.’

As soon as you click ‘Speak selection,’ Google Docs will start reading the text you’ve highlighted. The voice you hear will depend on the default voice settings of your web browser or operating system.

After completing these steps, Google Docs will read the selected text out loud to you. This can be an excellent way for you to listen to your document while doing something else, or it can help you catch errors you might have missed while reading.

Tips for Optimizing Your Experience with Google Docs Text to Speech

• Make sure your internet connection is stable; this ensures that the speak feature works without interruptions.
• Adjust the volume on your computer or device so that the speech is loud and clear enough for you to hear.
• Use headphones for a clearer and more private listening experience.
• If the default voice doesn’t suit you, explore your operating system’s settings to change the voice and speaking rate.
• Utilize the text-to-speech feature for proofreading; hearing your work read aloud can help you catch mistakes you might have missed while reading it silently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i change the voice that reads the text.

Yes, you can change the voice in your computer’s system settings or browser settings.

Is Google Docs Text to Speech available on mobile devices?

While Google Docs on mobile doesn’t have the ‘Speak’ feature, most smartphones have their own text-to-speech options you can use.

Does this feature work in languages other than English?

Yes, Google Docs Text to Speech works in multiple languages, depending on the language support of your operating system or web browser.

Can I use Text to Speech on a shared document?

Absolutely, as long as you have permission to view the document, you can use the Text to Speech feature on it.

Is there a way to pause and resume the speech?

Currently, there’s no direct way to pause and resume speech in Google Docs. You would need to stop and then re-select the text to start again.

• Open your Google Docs document.
• Select the text you want to hear.
• Access the ‘Tools’ menu and open ‘Accessibility settings’.
• Enable ‘Speak’.
• Use the ‘Speak selection’ command in the ‘Accessibility’ menu.

Google Docs Text to Speech is a nifty feature that adds an extra layer of convenience to your workflow. It’s particularly useful for those who learn better through auditory means or for anyone looking to proofread their work in a new way. Although it might seem a bit hidden away in the Accessibility settings, once you know where to find it, it’s straightforward to use. If you’ve never tried listening to your Google Docs before, give it a whirl! You might find that it helps you catch errors you’d otherwise miss or simply provides a welcome break from staring at your screen. Happy listening, and remember, Google Docs is more than just a writing tool; it’s a multi-faceted platform that caters to various needs, including those auditory in nature.

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Voice   Generator

This web app allows you to generate voice audio from text - no login needed, and it's completely free! It uses your browser's built-in voice synthesis technology, and so the voices will differ depending on the browser that you're using. You can download the audio as a file, but note that the downloaded voices may be different to your browser's voices because they are downloaded from an external text-to-speech server. If you don't like the externally-downloaded voice, you can use a recording app on your device to record the "system" or "internal" sound while you're playing the generated voice audio.

Want more voices? You can download the generated audio and then use voicechanger.io to add effects to the voice. For example, you can make the voice sound more robotic, or like a giant ogre, or an evil demon. You can even use it to reverse the generated audio, randomly distort the speed of the voice throughout the audio, add a scary ghost effect, or add an "anonymous hacker" effect to it.

Note: If the list of available text-to-speech voices is small, or all the voices sound the same, then you may need to install text-to-speech voices on your device. Many operating systems (including some versions of Android, for example) only come with one voice by default, and the others need to be downloaded in your device's settings. If you don't know how to install more voices, and you can't find a tutorial online, you can try downloading the audio with the download button instead. As mentioned above, the downloaded audio uses external voices which may be different to your device's local ones.

You're free to use the generated voices for any purpose - no attribution needed. You could use this website as a free voice over generator for narrating your videos in cases where don't want to use your real voice. You can also adjust the pitch of the voice to make it sound younger/older, and you can even adjust the rate/speed of the generated speech, so you can create a fast-talking high-pitched chipmunk voice if you want to.

Note: If you have offline-compatible voices installed on your device (check your system Text-To-Speech settings), then this web app works offline! Find the "add to homescreen" or "install" button in your browser to add a shortcut to this app in your home screen. And note that if you don't have an internet connection, or if for some reason the voice audio download isn't working for you, you can also use a recording app that records your devices "internal" or "system" sound.

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Listen to great content.

Most of the world's content is in textual form. Being able to listen to it - is huge! In that sense, TTSReader has a huge advantage over podcasts. You choose your content - out of an infinite variety - that includes humanity's entire knowledge and art richness. Listen to lectures, to PDF files. Paste or upload any text from anywhere, edit it if needed, and listen to it anywhere and anytime.

Proofreading

One of the best ways to catch errors in your writing is to listen to it being read aloud. By using TTSReader for proofreading, you can catch errors that you might have missed while reading silently, allowing you to improve the quality and accuracy of your written content. Errors can be in sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar, but also in your essay's structure, order and content.

Listen to web pages

TTSReader can be used to read out loud webpages in two different ways. 1. Using the regular player - paste the URL and click play. The website's content will be imported into the player. (2) Using our Chrome extension to listen to pages without leaving the page . Listening to web pages with TTSReader can provide a more accessible, convenient, and efficient way of consuming online content.

Turn ebooks into audiobooks

Upload any ebook file of epub format - and TTSReader will read it out loud for you, effectively turning it into an audiobook alternative. You can find thousands of epub books for free, available for download on Project Gutenberg's site, which is an open library for free ebooks.

Read along for speed & comprehension

TTSReader enables read along by highlighting the sentence being read and automatically scrolling to keep it in view. This way you can follow with your own eyes - in parallel to listening to it. This can boost reading speed and improve comprehension.

Generate audio files from text

TTSReader enables exporting the synthesized speech with a single click. This is available currently only on Windows and requires TTSReader’s premium . Adhering to the commercial terms some of the voices may be used commercially for publishing, such as narrating videos.

Accessibility, dyslexia, etc.

For individuals with visual impairments or reading difficulties, listening to textual content, lectures, articles & web pages can be an essential tool for accessing & comprehending information.

Language learning

TTSReader can read out text in multiple languages, providing learners with listening as well as speaking practice. By listening to the text being read aloud, learners can improve their comprehension skills and pronunciation.

Kids - stories & learning

Kids love stories! And if you can read them stories - it's definitely the best! But, if you can't, let TTSReader read them stories for you. Set the right voice and speed, that is appropriate for their comprehension level. For kids who are at the age of learning to read - this can also be an effective tool to strengthen that skill, as it highlights every sentence being read.

Main Features

Ttsreader is a free text to speech reader that supports all modern browsers, including chrome, firefox and safari..

Includes multiple languages and accents. If on Chrome - you will get access to Google's voices as well. Super easy to use - no download, no login required. Here are some more features

Fun, Online, Free. Listen to great content

Drag, drop & play (or directly copy text & play). That’s it. No downloads. No logins. No passwords. No fuss. Simply fun to use and listen to great content. Great for listening in the background. Great for proof-reading. Great for kids and more. Learn more, including a YouTube we made, here .

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We facilitate high-quality natural-sounding voices from different sources. There are male & female voices, in different accents and different languages. Choose the voice you like, insert text, click play to generate the synthesized speech and enjoy listening.

Exit, Come Back & Play from Where You Stopped

TTSReader remembers the article and last position when paused, even if you close the browser. This way, you can come back to listening right where you previously left. Works on Chrome & Safari on mobile too. Ideal for listening to articles.

Vs. Recorded Podcasts

In many aspects, synthesized speech has advantages over recorded podcasts. Here are some: First of all - you have unlimited - free - content. That includes high-quality articles and books, that are not available on podcasts. Second - it’s free. Third - it uses almost no data - so it’s available offline too, and you save money. If you like listening on the go, as while driving or walking - get our free Android Text Reader App .

Read PDF Files, Texts & Websites

TTSReader extracts the text from pdf files, and reads it out loud. Also useful for simply copying text from pdf to anywhere. In addition, it highlights the text currently being read - so you can follow with your eyes. If you specifically want to listen to websites - such as blogs, news, wiki - you should get our free extension for Chrome

Export Speech to Audio Files

TTSReader enables exporting the synthesized speech to mp3 audio files. This is available currently only on Windows, and requires ttsreader’s premium .

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The Best Alternatives To Google Text To Speech

There are many text to speech tools out there that can benefit businesses and content creators, whether you’re creating a podcast, a YouTube video , a social media clip, or something educational . At a quick glance, the most popular choice is Google’s text to speech tool. And while it does the job, it may not be the right fit—or the right price—for your needs. So, why not try these Google text to speech alternatives instead?

About Google’s Text To Speech Feature

Initially designed to increase accessibility across the internet, Google’s Text To Speech (TTS) feature converts written text into spoken words. The tool is integrated into various Google services and Android devices, allowing users to have text content, like articles or messages, read aloud to them by an AI voice. 

Key features of Google’s TTS software include natural-sounding voices, adjustable speech rates, and language support for multiple languages. Additionally, it’s a valuable resource for users with visual impairments or those who simply prefer listening to—rather than reading—online content.

The 5 Best Google Text To Speech Alternatives

We’ve rounded up the top five Google text to speech alternatives to help you find the perfect one for your needs.

Key features:

• Create custom AI voices that are virtually indistinguishable from human voices. 
• After generating a recording, users can make edits, and add video, images, and effects in the streamlined online editing space. 
• Choose from over 100 languages and 600 voices.
• Choose from a wide range of over 25 emotions, including anger, happiness, sadness, and more.

Pricing: The 14-day free trial offers a comprehensive introduction to the software. Then, plans start at $24 per month.

Why it’s a great Google text to speech alternative:

While Google’s TTS tool simply transforms text blocks into spoken words, LOVO’s online editing tool, Genny, allows users a much more hands-on experience. With a range of editing options, including emotions, language, voices, and accents, creators can generate the perfect audio recording for every project .

Google also doesn’t offer an interactive platform like LOVO, as it is created from text by using a command line.

Key features: 

• A huge library of over 1900 voices to choose from.
• Intuitive editing interface that won’t intimidate beginners.
• Built-in text to video capabilities, which makes it suitable for YouTubers and social media creators.
• Supports adding pauses, and changing pitch, tone, and emotions.
• Customer response team for any issues that arise.

Pricing: Fliki offers a limited free trial option, with five minutes of audio and video content and restricted access to voices. Access then begins at $8 a month for the basic plan.

Why it’s a good Google text to speech alternative:

Google text to speech creates an audio output of text. However, it does not offer standard input and output files. If you want to create an audio file to add to an existing video, for example, you’ll need to use software like Fliki.

• Owned and run by Microsoft.
• A library of 400 voices across 140 languages.
• Speaking styles include newscast, shouting, whispering, emotions like cheerful and sad, and customer service. 
• Adjustable rate, pitch, pronunciation, pauses, allowing users to tweak the output to match any scenario.
• Also available as an API integration.

Pricing: A free trial, with a pay-as-you-go structure based on your needs and project outputs.

Azure offers many more voices than Google’s TTS offering, all of which sound distinctly more human. While Google’s tool is a great one for accessibility purposes, Azure is a better option for users looking to achieve a professional finish.

• Text to speech audio available in over 300 voices.
• Adjust the tone and delivery to suit your needs.
• Choose from available templates for different use cases.
• Create voice-generated videos with AI-powered animated characters and avatars who read out the input text.
• Supports the import of external files (.pdf, excel, ppt, epub).
• Multi-user support and collaborative capabilities.

Pricing: Typecast offers a free trial for individual users, which caps out at three minutes of downloads per month. From there, plans start at $8.99 per month.

The video creation aspect of Typecast is what sets it apart from Google text to speech and other TTS software on the market. While it may not be relevant for podcasters or YouTube creators, it is an asset for anyone who wants to add an engaging video element to their voiceover. 

• Offers voiceover in 13 different languages.
• Provides APIs that use IBM’s speech-synthesis capabilities.
• Custom pronunciation, and clarify unusual words with the help of IPA or the IBM SPR.
• Control tone of voice by choosing a specific speaking style, such as ‘apology’, ‘good news’, or ‘uncertainty’.
• Reads content aloud within existing applications or through the Watson assistant.

Pricing: IBM offers a free basic plan, but for full use of all the features, plans start at $140 per month.

While Google TTS is designed for everyday users, IBM Watson is geared more toward business professionals and high-output creators. And the price matches that. Users need to use SSML tags to edit or tweak the speech output from IBM Watson. Similarly to Google, it is not possible to download an audio file of the speech output.

What is the best Google text to speech alternative?

No matter your needs, LOVO is the best TTS tool for creatives, business professionals, podcasters, and anyone looking for an easy way to generate audio. 

From voice assistants to audiobooks to YouTube video voiceovers to corporate learning, LOVO’s AI voice generator platform, Genny , is a game-changer. It significantly reduces production time and costs by eliminating the need for voice actors and recording sessions.

LOVO AI specializes in providing high-quality, natural-sounding voiceovers for all your audio needs. With its customizable voices, multilingual support, and easy online editor , LOVO is just the tool you need to save your business money and time.

Try LOVO AI for free today and find out exactly how it can help streamline your creative process.

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Text to Voice Over Generator

Convert text to voice over online.

Want to make your text content more accessible, engaging, and easy to listen to? Transform any of your text files into lifelike voiceovers! With over 130 languages and dialects to choose from, you can generate speech with realistic human intonation. Plus, you can pick from over 100 voice profiles that best suit your content and effortlessly create captivating audio or video content to share with your audience or team using our text to voice over converter.

Liven up your content with +100 voice profiles

Transform your text into high-quality studio sound narration with our diverse, ready-to-use AI voices. Choose a voice profile that best fits your audience and elevate their audio experience.

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Effortlessly eliminate background noise from your podcasts, extract crystal-clear audio from YouTube videos, seamlessly merge or rearrange music tracks, or enhance the clarity of your voiceovers with our state-of-the-art  AI audio enhancer . 

Generate voice overs without having to hit the record button

Create content faster that strikes the right chord with your audience using our text to voice over tool. Copy and paste your script, select a voice, preview, and save your new audio.

Add some flair to your audio with music and sound effects

Produce professional-sounding podcasts, interviews, learning courses, and voiceovers for videos that will captivate your audience. Add background music, sound effects, or transitions to keep your audience hooked!

How to use our text to voice over tool:

Click on the  Get Started button above to open Flixier in your browser. To access the Text to Speech option, you must first open the  Library Tab on the left side.

Now just paste your text into the field on the right side and select your preferred language from the drop-down menu. Then, choose the best voice to charm your audience. You can even listen to different voices with the  Preview option until you find the perfect fit. Once you're happy with your text-to-voice-over, click the  Add to My Media button to add the new audio to your Library directly. 

Once your text-to-voice-over audio file is created on Flixier, it will be automatically saved in your media library. You can either download it as an MP3, store it on cloud storage services, or share it directly with your audience. Simply click on the  Export button and select  Audio to have it saved as MP3 on your device. This is a very streamlined process that can be done quickly and easily without leaving your browser.

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How To Use Speech-To-Text On Google Docs

W hether you're on the move or suffering from an unfortunate bout of carpal tunnel, there are plenty of scenarios when simply typing out passages of text on a keyboard just isn't the most feasible option. That's why phones, TVs, and other smart devices have adopted various bits of speech-to-text software, allowing a program to automatically record and transcribe spoken words into written text with the touch of a button. Fortunately, it seems that text editor programs have also joined the speech-to-text wave, including one particularly popular online word processor.

The current iteration of Google Docs includes an optional feature in its suite of tools that adds speech-to-text functionality to the typical document writing process. Known as voice typing, this specialized tool uses built-in software and a compatible device's microphone to allow the user to vocally dictate entire documents' worth of text on Google Docs, proper punctuation and all. It's a feature that's worth trying out for avid users of the program, and it's not too hard to get it working at a moment's notice.

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How To Use Voice Typing In Google Docs

While it isn't possible to leave voice typing enabled at all times in Google Docs, it can be activated on any given document with a few quick steps.

• Open the Google Docs document you want to use voice typing with.
• Ensure that the device you're accessing Google Docs on has a microphone and that is enabled and unmuted.
• At the top of the page, select Tools.
• Click Voice typing from the dropdown menu.
• A small widget box with a microphone icon will appear on the page. Click the microphone icon.
• Your browser may ask if you want to give Google Docs permission to use your device's microphone. If this occurs, select Allow.
• Ensure that the microphone icon has turned red.
• Voice typing is now enabled. Speak aloud and Google Docs will automatically transcribe the audio into written text.
• Once you have finished speaking, click the red microphone icon and ensure that it returns to the gray microphone icon in the widget box. Voice typing is now disabled.

Voice typing can be set to automatically detect and dictate well over 60 distinct languages and a plethora of regional dialects and accents. Similar to keyboard shortcuts , voice typing also recognizes phrases of punctuation and will add the appropriate symbols based on phrases like "Period," "Comma," "Question mark," and more.

Google Docs Has Voice Commands As Well

Speech-to-text is a great way for users to give their fingers a rest and let programs shoulder the weight of typing out text, but some may have concerns that a vocal dictation software like Google Docs' voice typing is relatively limited in what it can do. However, voice typing on Google Docs has a far more robust feature set than simply transcribing audio. In reality, the feature supports a lengthy list of voice commands that give users the power to make all sorts of changes to their documents without even touching the keyboard.

Voice typing is designed to recognize and distinguish specific voice commands from regular spoken words. These commands can range from basic functions like "Copy," "Paste," and "Italicize" to complex actions like "Insert table of contents" or "Create bulleted list." Essentially, voice typing supports vocal shortcuts for just about every basic action one can take while normally editing a document through Google Docs, right down to dictating the exact formatting of the document itself. Generally speaking, the software will recognize whatever editing-related command is given. However, should users have trouble getting the software to do exactly what they want, they can simply request to "See all voice commands" to get a comprehensive list.

For the time being, Google Docs voice typi m,ng can only recognize and carry out English voice commands. Nonetheless, this software stands as quite an important accessibility feature . /,

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The best dictation software in 2024

These speech-to-text apps will save you time without sacrificing accuracy..

The early days of dictation software were like your friend that mishears lyrics: lots of enthusiasm but little accuracy. Now, AI is out of Pandora's box, both in the news and in the apps we use, and dictation apps are getting better and better because of it. It's still not 100% perfect, but you'll definitely feel more in control when using your voice to type.

I took to the internet to find the best speech-to-text software out there right now, and after monologuing at length in front of dozens of dictation apps, these are my picks for the best.

The best dictation software

Windows 11 Speech Recognition for free dictation software on Windows

Dragon by Nuance for a customizable dictation app

Google Docs voice typing for dictating in Google Docs

Gboard for a free mobile dictation app

Otter for collaboration

What is dictation software?

When searching for dictation software online, you'll come across a wide range of options. The ones I'm focusing on here are apps or services that you can quickly open, start talking, and see the results on your screen in (near) real-time. This is great for taking quick notes , writing emails without typing, or talking out an entire novel while you walk in your favorite park—because why not.

Beyond these productivity uses, people with disabilities or with carpal tunnel syndrome can use this software to type more easily. It makes technology more accessible to everyone .

If this isn't what you're looking for, here's what else is out there:

AI assistants, such as Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, and Microsoft's Cortana, can help you interact with each of these ecosystems to send texts, buy products, or schedule events on your calendar.

AI meeting assistants will join your meetings and transcribe everything, generating meeting notes to share with your team.

AI transcription platforms can process your video and audio files into neat text.

Transcription services that use a combination of dictation software, AI, and human proofreaders can achieve above 99% accuracy.

There are also advanced platforms for enterprise, like Amazon Transcribe and Microsoft Azure's speech-to-text services.

What makes a great dictation app?

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Dictation software comes in different shapes and sizes. Some are integrated in products you already use. Others are separate apps that offer a range of extra features. While each can vary in look and feel, here's what I looked for to find the best:

High accuracy. Staying true to what you're saying is the most important feature here. The lowest score on this list is at 92% accuracy.

Ease of use. This isn't a high hurdle, as most options are basic enough that anyone can figure them out in seconds.

Availability of voice commands. These let you add "instructions" while you're dictating, such as adding punctuation, starting a new paragraph, or more complex commands like capitalizing all the words in a sentence.

Availability of the languages supported. Most of the picks here support a decent (or impressive) number of languages.

Versatility. I paid attention to how well the software could adapt to different circumstances, apps, and systems.

I tested these apps by reading a 200-word script containing numbers, compound words, and a few tricky terms. I read the script three times for each app: the accuracy scores are an average of all attempts. Finally, I used the voice commands to delete and format text and to control the app's features where available.

I used my laptop's or smartphone's microphone to test these apps in a quiet room without background noise. For occasional dictation, an equivalent microphone on your own computer or smartphone should do the job well. If you're doing a lot of dictation every day, it's probably worth investing in an external microphone, like the Jabra Evolve .

What about AI?

Before the ChatGPT boom, AI wasn't as hot a keyword, but it already existed. The apps on this list use a combination of technologies that may include AI— machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) in particular. While they could rebrand themselves to keep up with the hype, they may use pipelines or models that aren't as bleeding-edge when compared to what's going on in Hugging Face or under OpenAI Whisper 's hood, for example. 

Also, since this isn't a hot AI software category, these apps may prefer to focus on their core offering and product quality instead, not ride the trendy wave by slapping "AI-powered" on every web page.

Tips for using voice recognition software

Though dictation software is pretty good at recognizing different voices, it's not perfect. Here are some tips to make it work as best as possible.

Speak naturally (with caveats). Dictation apps learn your voice and speech patterns over time. And if you're going to spend any time with them, you want to be comfortable. Speak naturally. If you're not getting 90% accuracy initially, try enunciating more.  

Punctuate. When you dictate, you have to say each period, comma, question mark, and so forth. The software isn't always smart enough to figure it out on its own.

Learn a few commands . Take the time to learn a few simple commands, such as "new line" to enter a line break. There are different commands for composing, editing, and operating your device. Commands may differ from app to app, so learn the ones that apply to the tool you choose.

Know your limits. Especially on mobile devices, some tools have a time limit for how long they can listen—sometimes for as little as 10 seconds. Glance at the screen from time to time to make sure you haven't blown past the mark. 

Practice. It takes time to adjust to voice recognition software, but it gets easier the more you practice. Some of the more sophisticated apps invite you to train by reading passages or doing other short drills. Don't shy away from tutorials, help menus, and on-screen cheat sheets.

The best dictation software at a glance

Best free dictation software for apple devices, apple dictation (ios, ipados, macos).

Look no further than your Mac, iPhone, or iPad for one of the best dictation tools. Apple's built-in dictation feature, powered by Siri (I wouldn't be surprised if the two merged one day), ships as part of Apple's desktop and mobile operating systems. On iOS devices, you use it by pressing the microphone icon on the stock keyboard. On your desktop, you turn it on by going to System Preferences > Keyboard > Dictation , and then use a keyboard shortcut to activate it in your app.

If you want the ability to navigate your Mac with your voice and use dictation, try Voice Control . By default, Voice Control requires the internet to work and has a time limit of about 30 seconds for each smattering of speech. To remove those limits for a Mac, enable Enhanced Dictation, and follow the directions here for your OS (you can also enable it for iPhones and iPads). Enhanced Dictation adds a local file to your device so that you can dictate offline.

You can format and edit your text using simple commands, such as "new paragraph" or "select previous word." Tip: you can view available commands in a small window, like a little cheat sheet, while learning the ropes. Apple also offers a number of advanced commands for things like math, currency, and formatting. 

Apple Dictation price: Included with macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Apple Watch.

Apple Dictation accuracy: 96%. I tested this on an iPhone SE 3rd Gen using the dictation feature on the keyboard.

Recommendation: For the occasional dictation, I'd recommend the standard Dictation feature available with all Apple systems. But if you need more custom voice features (e.g., medical terms), opt for Voice Control with Enhanced Dictation. You can create and import both custom vocabulary and custom commands and work while offline.

Apple Dictation supported languages: 59 languages and dialects .

While Apple Dictation is available natively on the Apple Watch, if you're serious about recording plenty of voice notes and memos, check out the Just Press Record app. It runs on the same engine and keeps all your recordings synced and organized across your Apple devices.

Best free dictation software for Windows

Windows 11 speech recognition (windows).

Windows 11 Speech Recognition (also known as Voice Typing) is a strong dictation tool, both for writing documents and controlling your Windows PC. Since it's part of your system, you can use it in any app you have installed.

To start, first, check that online speech recognition is on by going to Settings > Time and Language > Speech . To begin dictating, open an app, and on your keyboard, press the Windows logo key + H. A microphone icon and gray box will appear at the top of your screen. Make sure your cursor is in the space where you want to dictate.

When it's ready for your dictation, it will say Listening . You have about 10 seconds to start talking before the microphone turns off. If that happens, just click it again and wait for Listening to pop up. To stop the dictation, click the microphone icon again or say "stop talking."  

As I dictated into a Word document, the gray box reminded me to hang on, we need a moment to catch up . If you're speaking too fast, you'll also notice your transcribed words aren't keeping up. This never posed an issue with accuracy, but it's a nice reminder to keep it slow and steady. 

To activate the computer control features, you'll have to go to Settings > Accessibility > Speech instead. While there, tick on Windows Speech Recognition. This unlocks a range of new voice commands that can fully replace a mouse and keyboard. Your voice becomes the main way of interacting with your system.

While you can use this tool anywhere inside your computer, if you're a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you'll be able to use the dictation features there too. The best app to use it on is, of course, Microsoft Word: it even offers file transcription, so you can upload a WAV or MP3 file and turn it into text. The engine is the same, provided by Microsoft Speech Services.

Windows 11 Speech Recognition price: Included with Windows 11. Also available as part of the Microsoft 365 subscription.

Windows 11 Speech Recognition accuracy: 95%. I tested it in Windows 11 while using Microsoft Word. 

Windows 11 Speech Recognition languages supported : 11 languages and dialects .

Best customizable dictation software

Dragon by nuance (android, ios, macos, windows).

In 1990, Dragon Dictate emerged as the first dictation software. Over three decades later, we have Dragon by Nuance, a leader in the industry and a distant cousin of that first iteration. With a variety of software packages and mobile apps for different use cases (e.g., legal, medical, law enforcement), Dragon can handle specialized industry vocabulary, and it comes with excellent features, such as the ability to transcribe text from an audio file you upload. 

For this test, I used Dragon Anywhere, Nuance's mobile app, as it's the only version—among otherwise expensive packages—available with a free trial. It includes lots of features not found in the others, like Words, which lets you add words that would be difficult to recognize and spell out. For example, in the script, the word "Litmus'" (with the possessive) gave every app trouble. To avoid this, I added it to Words, trained it a few times with my voice, and was then able to transcribe it accurately.

It also provides shortcuts. If you want to shorten your entire address to one word, go to Auto-Text , give it a name ("address"), and type in your address: 1000 Eichhorn St., Davenport, IA 52722, and hit Save . The next time you dictate and say "address," you'll get the entire thing. Press the comment bubble icon to see text commands while you're dictating, or say "What can I say?" and the command menu pops up. 

Once you complete a dictation, you can email, share (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox), open in Word, or save to Evernote. You can perform these actions manually or by voice command (e.g., "save to Evernote.") Once you name it, it automatically saves in Documents for later review or sharing. 

Accuracy is good and improves with use, showing that you can definitely train your dragon. It's a great choice if you're serious about dictation and plan to use it every day, but may be a bit too much if you're just using it occasionally.

Dragon by Nuance price: $15/month for Dragon Anywhere (iOS and Android); from $200 to $500 for desktop packages

Dragon by Nuance accuracy: 97%. Tested it in the Dragon Anywhere iOS app.

Dragon by Nuance supported languages: 6 languages and dialects in Dragon Anywhere and 8 languages and dialects in Dragon Desktop.  

Best free mobile dictation software

Gboard (android, ios).

Gboard, also known as Google Keyboard, is a free keyboard native to Android phones. It's also available for iOS: go to the App Store, download the Gboard app , and then activate the keyboard in the settings. In addition to typing, it lets you search the web, translate text, or run a quick Google Maps search.

Back to the topic: it has an excellent dictation feature. To start, press the microphone icon on the top-right of the keyboard. An overlay appears on the screen, filling itself with the words you're saying. It's very quick and accurate, which will feel great for fast-talkers but probably intimidating for the more thoughtful among us. If you stop talking for a few seconds, the overlay disappears, and Gboard pastes what it heard into the app you're using. When this happens, tap the microphone icon again to continue talking.

Wherever you can open a keyboard while using your phone, you can have Gboard supporting you there. You can write emails or notes or use any other app with an input field.

The writer who handled the previous update of this list had been using Gboard for seven years, so it had plenty of training data to adapt to his particular enunciation, landing the accuracy at an amazing 98%. I haven't used it much before, so the best I had was 92% overall. It's still a great score. More than that, it's proof of how dictation apps improve the more you use them.

Gboard price : Free

Gboard accuracy: 92%. With training, it can go up to 98%. I tested it using the iOS app while writing a new email.

Gboard supported languages: 916 languages and dialects .

Best dictation software for typing in Google Docs

Google docs voice typing (web on chrome).

Just like Microsoft offers dictation in their Office products, Google does the same for their Workspace suite. The best place to use the voice typing feature is in Google Docs, but you can also dictate speaker notes in Google Slides as a way to prepare for your presentation.

To get started, make sure you're using Chrome and have a Google Docs file open. Go to Tools > Voice typing , and press the microphone icon to start. As you talk, the text will jitter into existence in the document.

You can change the language in the dropdown on top of the microphone icon. If you need help, hover over that icon, and click the ? on the bottom-right. That will show everything from turning on the mic, the voice commands for dictation, and moving around the document.

It's unclear whether Google's voice typing here is connected to the same engine in Gboard. I wasn't able to confirm whether the training data for the mobile keyboard and this tool are connected in any way. Still, the engines feel very similar and turned out the same accuracy at 92%. If you start using it more often, it may adapt to your particular enunciation and be more accurate in the long run.

Google Docs voice typing price : Free

Google Docs voice typing accuracy: 92%. Tested in a new Google Docs file in Chrome.

Google Docs voice typing supported languages: 118 languages and dialects ; voice commands only available in English.

Google Docs integrates with Zapier , which means you can automatically do things like save form entries to Google Docs, create new documents whenever something happens in your other apps, or create project management tasks for each new document.

Best dictation software for collaboration

Otter (web, android, ios).

Most of the time, you're dictating for yourself: your notes, emails, or documents. But there may be situations in which sharing and collaboration is more important. For those moments, Otter is the better option.

It's not as robust in terms of dictation as others on the list, but it compensates with its versatility. It's a meeting assistant, first and foremost, ready to hop on your meetings and transcribe everything it hears. This is great to keep track of what's happening there, making the text available for sharing by generating a link or in the corresponding team workspace.

The reason why it's the best for collaboration is that others can highlight parts of the transcript and leave their comments. It also separates multiple speakers, in case you're recording a conversation, so that's an extra headache-saver if you use dictation software for interviewing people.

When you open the app and click the Record button on the top-right, you can use it as a traditional dictation app. It doesn't support voice commands, but it has decent intuition as to where the commas and periods should go based on the intonation and rhythm of your voice. Once you're done talking, Otter will start processing what you said, extract keywords, and generate action items and notes from the content of the transcription.

If you're going for long recording stretches where you talk about multiple topics, there's an AI chat option, where you can ask Otter questions about the transcript. This is great to summarize the entire talk, extract insights, and get a different angle on everything you said.

Not all meeting assistants offer dictation, so Otter sits here on this fence between software categories, a jack-of-two-trades, quite good at both. If you want something more specialized for meetings, be sure to check out the best AI meeting assistants . But if you want a pure dictation app with plenty of voice commands and great control over the final result, the other options above will serve you better.

Otter price: Free plan available for 300 minutes / month. Pro plan starts at $16.99, adding more collaboration features and monthly minutes.

Otter accuracy: 93% accuracy. I tested it in the web app on my computer.

Otter supported languages: Only American and British English for now.

Is voice dictation for you?

Dictation software isn't for everyone. It will likely take practice learning to "write" out loud because it will feel unnatural. But once you get comfortable with it, you'll be able to write from anywhere on any device without the need for a keyboard. 

And by using any of the apps I listed here, you can feel confident that most of what you dictate will be accurately captured on the screen. 

Related reading:

The best transcription services

Catch typos by making your computer read to you

Why everyone should try the accessibility features on their computer

What is Otter.ai?

The best voice recording apps for iPhone

This article was originally published in April 2016 and has also had contributions from Emily Esposito, Jill Duffy, and Chris Hawkins. The most recent update was in November 2023.

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AI Speech to Text: Revolutionizing Transcription

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In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, AI Speech to Text technology stands out as a beacon of innovation, especially in how we handle and process language. This technology, which encompasses everything from automatic speech recognition (ASR) to audio transcription , is reshaping industries, enhancing accessibility, and streamlining workflows.

What is Speech to Text?

Speech to Text, often abbreviated as speech-to-text , refers to the technology used to transcribe spoken language into written text. This can be applied to various audio sources, such as video files , podcasts , and even real-time conversations. Thanks to advancements in machine learning and natural language processing , today’s speech recognition systems are more accurate and faster than ever.

Core Technologies and Terminology

• ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) : This is the engine that drives transcription services, converting speech into a string of text.
• Speech Models : These are trained on extensive datasets containing thousands of hours of audio files in multiple languages, such as English, Spanish, French, and German, to ensure accurate transcription .
• Speaker Diarization : This feature identifies different speakers in an audio, making it ideal for video transcription and audio files from meetings or interviews.
• Natural Language Processing (NLP) : Used to enhance the context understanding and summarization of the transcribed text.

Applications and Use Cases

Speech-to-text technology is highly versatile, supporting a range of applications:

• Video Content : From generating subtitles to creating searchable text databases.
• Podcasts : Enhancing accessibility with transcripts that include timestamps , making specific content easy to find.
• Real-time Applications : Like live event captioning and customer support, where latency and transcription accuracy are critical.

Building Your Own Speech to Text System

For those interested in building their own system, numerous resources are available:

• Open Source Tools : Software like Whisper and frameworks that allow customization and integration into existing workflows.
• APIs and SDKs : Platforms like Google Cloud offer robust APIs that facilitate the integration of speech-to-text capabilities into apps and services, complete with detailed tutorials .
• On-Premises Solutions : For businesses needing to keep data in-house for security reasons, on-premises setups are also viable.
• AI tools : AI speech to text or AI transcription tools like Speechify work right in your browser.

Challenges and Considerations

While the technology is impressive, it’s not without its challenges. Word error rate (WER) remains a significant metric for assessing the quality of transcription services. Additionally, the ability to accurately capture specific words or phrases and sentiment analysis can vary depending on the speech models used and the complexity of the audio.

Pricing and Accessibility

The cost of using speech-to-text services can vary. Many providers offer a tiered pricing model based on usage, with some offering free tiers for startups or small-scale applications. Accessibility is also a key focus, with efforts to support multiple languages and dialects expanding rapidly.

The Future of Speech to Text

Looking ahead, the integration of speech-to-text technology in daily life and business processes is only going to deepen. With continuous improvements in speech models , low-latency applications, and the embrace of multi-language support , the potential to bridge communication gaps and enhance data accessibility is immense. As artificial intelligence and machine learning evolve, so too will the capabilities of speech-to-text technologies, making every interaction more engaging and informed.

Whether you are a pro looking to integrate advanced speech-to-text APIs into a complex system, or a newcomer eager to experiment with open-source software , the world of AI speech to text offers endless possibilities. Dive into this technology to unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation in your projects and products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

<strong>is there an ai for speech to text</strong>.

Yes, AI technologies that perform speech to text, like automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems, utilize advanced machine learning models and natural language processing to transcribe audio files and real-time speech accurately.

<strong>Which AI converts audio to text?</strong>

AI models such as Google Cloud’s Speech-to-Text and OpenAI’s Whisper are popular choices that convert audio to text. They offer features like speaker diarization, support for multiple languages, and high transcription accuracy.

<strong>How do I convert AI voice to text?</strong>

To convert AI voice to text, you can use speech-to-text APIs provided by platforms like Google Cloud, which allow integration into existing applications to transcribe audio files, including podcasts and video content, in real-time.

<strong>What is the AI that converts voice to text?</strong>

AI that converts voice to text involves automatic speech recognition technologies, like those offered by Google Cloud and OpenAI Whisper. These AIs are designed to provide accurate transcription of natural language from audio and video files.

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