About Read-Aloud

Read-Aloud is an independent, hobby-run project that aims to place a distraction-free, privacy-first text-to-speech tool in every browser. We believe you shouldn’t need to upload your documents—or open your wallet— just to listen to your own words.

What makes the site different?

100 % client-side processing – Your text never leaves your device.
No paywalls – Hosting costs are covered by a few small, clearly marked ads.
Accessibility first – High-contrast design, keyboard shortcuts, and screen-reader-friendly labels.
Open tech stack – Web Speech API for natural voices and open-source meSpeak as an offline fallback.

Who runs the site?

Hi! I’m Nick, a long-time text-to-speech enthusiast. I maintain the codebase, answer support email, and pay the yearly domain bill. Read-Aloud is a spare-time project, so I appreciate bug reports and feature ideas from users.

If you’d like to say thanks, you can buy me a coffee—but using the tool and sharing it with friends is support enough!

Open-source credits

Web Speech API – W3C & browser vendors
Retro background tile – Public Domain via Transparent Textures