Read Aloud TXT

Read Aloud TXT

Turn plain text into audio you can follow. Upload a TXT file and listen with natural AI voices while following along with synchronized highlighting, auto-scrolling, and speed control. Great for notes, transcripts, drafts, and long-form text.

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Natural AI voices

Listen to TXT files with natural-sounding voices that make long text easier to get through.

  • A wide range of voices across major languages
  • Multilingual voices for mixed-language text
  • Switch voices and adjust speed anytime
Alloy HD
balanced, neutral, versatile
Echo HD
clear, steady, straightforward
Onyx HD
deep, strong, resonant
Nova HD
bright, friendly, approachable
Shimmer HD
light, crisp, expressive

Text Highlight

Follow along as it reads.

  • Sentences highlight in real time while the page automatically scrolls to the current text.
  • Helpful for staying focused during long reading sessions.

Reading and listening simultaneously creates a powerful learning experience that enhances comprehension and retention.

Our synchronized highlighting keeps your eyes on the text while your ears take in the information.

Smart Speed Control

Find your perfect listening pace with precision control.

  • Choose from convenient presets (0.75x, 1.5x, 2.5x) or fine-tune to your exact preference.
  • Speed up to review text quickly or slow down to absorb details.

Playback Speed

1x

Multiple File Formats

Not just TXT.

  • Readio supports PDF, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, and more so you can listen to documents, ebooks, and drafts in one place.
  • Great for turning reading time into listening time anywhere.
PDF
Portable Document
EPUB
E-Book Format
DOCX
Word Document
TXT
Plain Text
HTML
Web Page
URL
Web Link
ODT
Open Document
RTF
Rich Text

How to Read Your TXT File Aloud

Getting started is simple. Upload your text file and let AI voices bring your content to life.

Step 1

Upload Your TXT

Drag and drop any TXT file into Readio. Works well for notes, drafts, transcripts, and long text.

Step 2

Select Voice

Choose from natural-sounding AI voices and customize read aloud speed, language, and preferences.

Step 3

Listen

Start reading aloud with synchronized highlighting. Scroll, zoom, and control playback easily.

Who uses Readio

Listen to text files so you can review, learn, and stay focused without staring at the screen.

Students

Students

Listen to study notes and class summaries saved as text files while reviewing key sections.

Writers

Writers

Listen to drafts and chapters in plain text to catch awkward phrasing and improve clarity.

Researchers

Researchers

Listen to transcripts and extracted text while following along with highlighting and speed control.

Professionals

Professionals

Listen to meeting notes and checklists stored as text files during busy workdays.

Accessibility

Accessibility

Reduce eye strain and make long reading easier to consume. Adjust the speed and listen at your own pace.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You can read TXT files aloud directly in your browser with Readio. Free usage comes with limits, but you can start listening right away. If you need higher limits or MP3 export, you can upgrade anytime.
Upload your TXT file, choose a voice and adjust the speed, then press play to listen. Text highlighting helps you follow along, and you can pause, resume, or jump to any section anytime.
Yes. Readio works on modern mobile browsers, so you can listen to TXT files on iPhone, iPad, Android phones, and tablets without downloading an app. For the best experience, use Chrome or Safari and keep the page open while audio plays.
Yes. MP3 download is available for paid users. Free users can listen to TXT files online, and upgrading unlocks MP3 export for offline listening and reuse.
Readio supports most major languages and a wide range of natural-sounding voices. We also provide multilingual voices, which are useful if your text contains mixed languages.
Text-to-speech can struggle with unusual formatting, symbols, or pasted content like URLs and code. Try cleaning up the text, removing repeated symbols, or slowing down the speed for clearer results.
We take privacy seriously. Your file is processed to provide read-aloud playback and is not publicly shared. If you are working with sensitive content, avoid uploading confidential personal data and check our Privacy Policy for details.

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