Text Speaker

Text Speaker version 3.32, developed by DeskShare, is an innovative application designed for converting written text into spoken words. A versatile tool for those within the Education category and specializing in Languages, it offers a range of functionalities that enhance the text-to-speech experience. The program file sizes up to 18.3 MB and includes executables such as Text Speaker.exe, TextSpeaker.exe, and tspeaker.exe.

This shareware program supports a broad spectrum of operating systems: Windows XP, XP Professional, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, making it accessible to a wide user base. Other versions available include 3.24, 3.3, and 3.2.

Text Speaker stands out as an excellent tool for listening to eBooks, reports, emails, and web pages directly on your PC. It's particularly beneficial for those looking to turn documents into MP3 files for devices like Apple iPods or other audio players. The program’s text-to-speech feature provides an efficient way to proofread documents by catching errors that might be missed when reading visually.

The convenience doesn't stop there; users can create their own audiobooks or generate narration for tutorials and marketing videos without the need for a studio or professional announcers, saving both time and money. Text Speaker is easy to learn and use, with capabilities to open, edit, and save Word, PDF, RTF, and text files, or to read selected text in any program through a simple hotkey.

For those who need reminders, Talking Reminders can be set to keep users on schedule, ensuring that no important dates or appointments are missed.

The interface supports multiple languages including English, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian. By switching interface languages, all menus and button labels are displayed accordingly, and with additional professional voices, it even aids in learning correct pronunciation for foreign languages.

Text Speaker also offers the exciting AT&T Natural Voices, providing a remarkably human-like quality. These voices can be purchased from DeskShare’s website, enhancing the user experience significantly.

While the primary program itself is affordable at $39.95 with AT&T Mike and Crystal voices, an alternative purchase option is available at $29.95 with a choice of professional voices, providing flexibility in selection.

Pros:

• Can read a variety of document formats.
• High-quality natural voices available.
• Multilingual interface and voices.
• Useful for creating audiobooks and reminders.

Cons:

• Voices beyond the default require an additional purchase.
• Some may find the 18.3 MB size slightly bulky.

Overall, Text Speaker is a compelling option for anyone in need of a robust text-to-speech program. It's easy to download and available for free as a trial, giving potential users a chance to explore its features before committing to a purchase.

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