Software that translates text into speech so that one can listen to a text being read. This type of software often has a choice of voice and speed. If you need help navigating programs and websites, not just to read the text you see, please refer to the list of screen readers.

Desktop Computers

• Natural Reader (free, Windows and MAC) Paid option includes better voices and the ability to sync to a smart phone or tablet.
• Central Access Reader (free, open source, reads formatted math, Windows and MAC)
• TextAloud (free to try, Windows)
  • TextAloud video tutorials
• Narrator (free, built-in Windows 7 and later)
• Adobe Reader (free, Windows and MAC)

Apple Products

Please note: iOS refers to any device running iOS including the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

• Voice Dream Reader (iOS)
• Have you MAC speak text that’s on the screen
• Speak Selected Text on iOS (free)

Android Tablet or Mobile

• Cool Reader (free)
• FBReader with TTS+ plugin (free)
• Moon Reader Pro
• Mantano Ebook Reader Premium

Windows 8

• Narrator (free, built-in Windows 8 and later)
• AudiblePDFs (free)

Learning Software

The following do text to speech, but they also have a lot of extra functionality including bookmarking, notes, etc. They are mostly used by students with learning disabilities.

• Read&Write (Fee/year, other pricing options available, PC, Mac, tablets)
  • Read&Write How To videos for PC
  • Read&Write How To videos for Mac
  • Read&Write How To videos for tablets
• Kurzweil ($1300+, PC, Mac, iPad)
  • Kurzweil How To Videos
  • Kurzweil Creating Audio Files (on Windows)

All prices are only to provide an idea of cost and may not reflect recent changes or educational discounts.