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License:
Free
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Downloads:
249,777
- Operating Systems:
Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
No additional requirements
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
February 18, 2009
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Publisher's description of Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader
The Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader application will read your documents out loud in one of its many high-quality voices. This can be a great tool for proofreading because hearing your text out loud helps you spot all mistakes. This program also can be used for reading e-books, reading Clipboard content, and speaking instant messages. Also, it is able to save its output as a WAV file, which can be converted into a MP3 file.
Version 1.0.5 includes better support of AT&T Natural Voices.
Editor's review of Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader
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- "Simple speech converter"
- Reviewed on: June 17, 2009
- Version reviewed: Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader 1.0.5
For many people, having their typed words read aloud is a necessity. If you fall into this category, Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader offers a simple program to help users select text and have it read aloud.
This free program has a very plain interface that may not impress users with its looks, but will gain fans with its simplicity. A large, open white screen with pull-down menus along the top for File, Option, Format, Saving, and Printing options dominates the view. Along the right side are three sliders to control speed, pitch and volume, a time counter, and a link to download more realistic voices. Operating Ultra Hal is very simple. Users type in the word, phrase, or paragraph they want read aloud (there is no space limit). The box mimics a word processor and should be intuitively manipulated. From there, users click on the Read All button and hear their words come to life. There is also an option to highlight certain text and just read a selection. Running the sliders will help dial in the perfect speed and pitch to make the voice sound more human and realistic if they so choose.
No matter what you are reading, Ultra Hal is a simple, effective way to make written text come to life. We highly recommend this download for anyone in need of such a product.
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1 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader 1.0.5
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Summary: Not bad
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader 1.0.5
"Easy to use with any program."
Pros: Great for authors and those who love to read!
Cons: Must read instructions on-line.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader 1.0.5
"NO UNINSTALLER! IRRITATING TRAY ICON AT STARTUP"
Pros: Very basic program. Simple to use...
Cons: Difficult to make it go away! No uninstall!!
Summary: skip it
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