Speechify is a text-to-speech platform and dubbing tool that converts written content into audio. The service has grown from its roots as a personal project to help with dyslexia into a comprehensive audio solution used by 30 million people.
Here’s how it works: You feed text into Speechify through its mobile apps, web interface, or browser extensions. The AI then converts it to natural-sounding speech using your choice of over 1,000 voices across 60+ languages.
Observations
- Voice quality is notably better than standard text-to-speech
- The voice cloning feature creates surprising accurate replicas
- Cross-platform availability makes it actually useful day-to-day
- The dubbing tool handles video content effectively
Key Features:
‐ 1000+ AI voices in 60+ languages
‐ Voice cloning capability
‐ Video dubbing tools
‐ Custom pronunciation controls
‐ Commercial usage rights
‐ Cross-platform availability
‐ Chrome/Edge extensions
‐ MP3/WAV/MP4 export options
‐ API access
‐ Bulk licensing for education
The Chrome extension is highly effective for converting articles to audio during multitasking. Voice control options, such as pitch, speed, and pauses, offer a balanced level of customization without complexity.
Target Users
- Content creators needing voiceovers
- Students with reading difficulties
- Busy professionals who prefer audio content
- Multi-language businesses requiring dubbing
- Educators creating accessible content
