TTSReader for Windows

User Reviews

• This has a good selection and control of voices

  trnscndrJanuary 20, 2013

  Pros

  Simple interface and easy text to audio file output

  Cons

  As with all, limited but the quality of the voices, still somewhat robotic

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• one of the best Text to speech software

  bhavikm20August 22, 2012

  Pros

  1) Read Text very clear. 2) Recognize all Voice which is install in my computer 3) Converts into Mp3 as wall.

  Cons

  Right now I cannot see any Cons.

  Summary

  who want to buy if you get everything free in one software. my rating is 5 Start. for TTSReader.

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• Works well, had it for years.

  AlertnessMarch 3, 2012

  Pros

  Probably the best TTS reader available. Does its job very well.

  Cons

  There are none, as far as I'm concerned.

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• Does its job faithfully

  Bulhaa13BLMay 24, 2011

  Pros

  No significant bugs Fast The voices are audiable Can save output as audio files

  Cons

  Well I appreciate it being a free before continuing. It would be helpful if the document being read would be displayed in the original format. The layout could be improved.

  Summary

  Well for anyone who wants to start reading a text from positions other than the start, move the cursor to the position you want to read from and right-click and click read from cursor. Well it has helped me a lot so i would recommend it.

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• Very user-friendly reader

  Nick3636January 24, 2011

  Pros

  All you need to do us select and copy any text in any program. And the TTS Reader will immediately start reading this text from the computer clipboard memory.

  Cons

  The customization of reading editor doesn't recognize spaces before and after a word. Which makes it difficult to customize the reading of short words that are the same as some parts of bigger words are.

  Summary

  This TTS Reader requires fewer steps to start reading text than any other computerized reader I've used. It's very good for having the computer read for you long articles on web pages.

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• Best TTS so far.

  dr.debuggerMarch 14, 2010

  Pros

  Its free! Excellent job of converting text to speech. No need to remove CR's to improve fluidity. Has mini-floating toolbar to read from copy buffer, and global hotkeys. Small footprint, standalone program.

  Cons

  Doesn't save preferences: speed, pitch, hotkey settings, etc.

  Summary

  This is an excellent TTS program. Previous TTS programs I have used required that I copy and paste my formatted text into an editor to remove the CRs, add periods, and other edits to improve the fluidity of the speech, and my own comprehension. However, TTSreader does this automatically. Additionally, TTSreader includes a pronunciation editor, something I have not seen with other free TTS programs. The voice is clear, and standard controls for speed, pitch and volume are included. The global hotkeys make this product easy to work with when reading from the clipboard (copy buffer), and if you don't like global hotkeys, there are controls in the main window, and an auxiliary, floating toolbar. The main window also has the ability to hold open several documents. Lastly on the plus side, is a pretty good help facility, and the SpheNet website has even more information. Ok, now for less than favorable experiences. First, although TTSreader does tons better than any other program I've used, it still has a problem capturing the text from some websites using Java or JavaScript, and depending on the version and advanced features used, some PDF files. I've also noticed that when I rebooted my computer, that the settings returned to their default state. And lastly, when TTSreader is minimized to the tray that the icon changes when reading from the clipboard, but there is no explanation of what the changes mean. Pretty insignificant stuff. Should SpheNet decided to release another version of this program, I'd like to see a "save options" button and directions in the help file of how to add new voices. A nice-to-have would be a way to change voices in my text with the use of editor marks; something akin to \vMary to change to Mary's voice.

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• Good reader for my vista 32-bit program, but 4 problems

  questor9February 9, 2010

  Pros

  Nice dashboard - simple Reads very well Adjustable speed, pitch, and volume Doesn't have crashing problems like another reader program I have

  Cons

  Reading only starts from begining of page, not elsewhere. Pronunciation correction window not idiot proof; caused program to not read; had to reverse my wrong action. Doesn't copy pictures to clipboard, or new page. Page has limit of 4900 characters.

  Summary

  My interest in this program product is for it's tolerance of my Vista program as I'm comparing it to Natural Reader 9.0; which seems to have a crashing (whiteout) problem if the cursor is put in the wrong place. Unlike some reading glitches with N.R., this one reads most of everything and doesn't skip letters after a period in a website address. I'm using the program to help me read school text in a forcible and quick forward-going manner, so I can concentrate on the text without my mind wandering off every two sentences and see if it can help me in my education pursuits. It definitely has reduced one to two days of spotty and repetitive reading down to two hours for the same text, but memory retention is the question. I have to really concentrate on my reading when using this program at a fast pace and also be sure I don't lose my ability to listen (elsewhere). The two biggest downfalls of this program for me is that it doesn't copy the pictures (like the Natural Reader does) and I have to use a second program to view the pictures. Also, the program won't allow me to start from the point I place the cursor at after I stop it (pausing works though) and it only starts from the beginning anew. The one plus is that one can click on a skip sentence and paragraph button and also program Alt and F and Control/Shift-Keys. The other bummer was the limitations of how much text one can put in the new page documents; it seems the number is limited to about 4,900. Like others mention the voices are robotic, but the Microsoft one is pretty good in natural sound function. I didn't try to download any other voices. Adjusting the pitch produced some amusing effects. I will be keeping the program and will keep a hopeful lookout for improvements of this program in the future.

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• Very satisfied

  mrsrajNovember 17, 2009

  Pros

  If you have additional voices of att this reader is very handy. we can customize the hotkeys so that we can pause stop resume as we wish I changed the hotkeys to f9 f10 f11 and it served my purpose well good for students. and e book readers I guess

  Cons

  Its simple may not have advanced features and natural voices but if you buy att natural voices operation is good

  Summary

  I would certainly recommend this product

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• Great with 32-bit Vista

  vmazelisSeptember 16, 2009

  Pros

  Exeptionally easy to use, very intuitive, works well in 32-bit environment.

  Cons

  Preinstalled voices ar of low quality. In 64-bit Vista does not recognize installed SAPI5 voices.

  Summary

  A perfect all purpose reader in 32-bit OS. All the SAPI4 voices that come with the program are of very low quality. Works well with SAPI5 AT&T and Nextup voices, but only in 32-bit Vista. Fails to recognize and use SAPI5 voices in 64-bit Vista.

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• Used on and off and always amazed me!

  FrogFace135September 8, 2009

  Pros

  1. tts voice has very clear default English pronunciation. 2. very easy to use with most web browsers. 3. nice document interface that organizes different documents.

  Cons

  1. the default tts voices pronounce the "S" with too much pitch and causes some listening discomfort. 2. clipboard reading function is a little tricky if you are trying to edit text and listen to text in the browser at same time.(see below)

  Summary

  The default English voices that come with the setup package is very clear considering this is free software. It seems that the developer spent quality time tweaking the voice because free tts voices don't sound that good in other applications (in my own opinion). This software is very easy to use with most web browsers because it scans the windows clipboard memory and when new material is copied or cut this software auto reads. Clipboard reading function is a little tricky if you are trying to edit text and listen to text in the browser at same time, but i think that is difficult to work around unless the reader software is embedded in the web browser like some commercial applications do. In my opinion this is the best "Free" tts reader availiable that i know of as of Sept.2009.

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