TextDictator

Text to speech for Mac

TextDictator

Turn anything you can copy into natural voice.

3-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

How it works

  1. 01

    CopyC

    Copy highlighted text from any email, webpage, or PDF — anywhere on your Mac.

  2. 02

    PressR

    Press a custom shortcut and TextDictator starts reading without switching apps.

  3. 03

    Listen

    A natural AI voice reads it back as you keep moving through your day.

Who’s it for?

For the things you’d rather hear than stare at.

Multitaskers

Keep listening while you switch apps or step away from your desk.

Writers & reviewers

Hear drafts and speeches out loud so awkward lines stand out.

Accessible reading

Use audio when reading on-screen is tiring, difficult, or out of reach.

Language learners

Listen in many languages as you read along and learn new words.