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Speechify

Speechify is a cross-platform text-to-speech tool with 200+ voices in 60+ languages, voice cloning, scan-to-listen, and instant AI summaries, boosting reading speed up to 4.5x for over 50 million users. It is especially friendly for users with reading difficulties.

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Editor's note

Ideal for students and professionals with heavy reading loads and users needing accessibility support; less relevant for those who only need video dubbing without a listening ecosystem.

Decision facts

“Not verified” means evidence is insufficient, not that the capability is absent.

CategoryAI Audio
Evidence statusVerification level not recorded
PlatformsNot verified
AvailabilityAvailable
Chinese UINot verified
Mainland ChinaNot verified
Commercial useNot verified

What is Speechify

Speechify is a cross-platform text-to-speech tool with 200+ voices in 60+ languages, voice cloning, scan-to-listen, and instant AI summaries, boosting reading speed up to 4.5x for over 50 million users. It is especially friendly for users with reading difficulties.

Key features of Speechify

  • Listening to textbooks and academic articles at up to 4.5x speed
  • Catching up on work documents and reports during commutes
  • Scanning printed pages to turn them into audio
  • Training pronunciation and listening for language learning

Good for

  • Full platform coverage with seamless progress across devices
  • 200+ natural voices in 60+ languages plus voice cloning
  • Scan-to-listen and AI summaries handle print and long-form content

Watch out

  • Premium voices and cloning likely require a subscription
  • Listening cannot fully replace close reading with annotation
  • The free tier may limit voices and features

How to use Speechify

  1. Download the Speechify app or install the browser extension
  2. Register and log in
  3. Paste text or select web or PDF content via the extension
  4. Choose a voice, language, and playback speed
  5. Press play and optionally use scanning or summaries

Who Speechify is for

Difficulty: Beginner

  • Listening to textbooks and academic articles at up to 4.5x speed
  • Catching up on work documents and reports during commutes
  • Scanning printed pages to turn them into audio
  • Training pronunciation and listening for language learning

FAQ

Which devices does Speechify support?

Speechify supports iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, the web, and Chrome and Edge extensions, covering virtually every common device.

Can Speechify read printed books?

Yes. The scan-to-listen feature photographs any printed page, recognizes the text, and reads it aloud.

Is Speechify free?

The listing does not publish specific pricing. Tools of this kind usually offer free basics with paid upgrades for premium voices and cloning; check the official site.

Sources and verification

Evidence status: Verification level not recorded

Sources: speechify.com (opens in a new tab)
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