Free and Low-Cost Reading Tools for the Common Man

Today's Topics

Why Use Text-to-Speech

First, the Big Boys

Mac Speech: On-Board Text-to-speech reader

Balabolka: Free Text-to-Speech Reader for the PC

Balabolka - Screenshot

Recording MP3 Audio with Balabolka

Natural Reader (Windows)

Natural Reader Screen Shot

Natural Reader Can Read Web Pages Too

TextAloud from NextUp (Windows)

TextAloud Screenshot

Ghost Reader (Mac)

Claro Apps (iOS, Mac, Windows, Android)

VoiceDream Reader (iOS, Android)

Vbookz (iOS, Mac)

Other Software/Plugins

Other Software (continued)

On-Board Tools - Accessibility Features

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