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Experience the power of words coming to life with SpeakLine!

SpeakLine turns your text into spoken words – simply type, choose a voice, and let your device read it aloud. Revel in the joy of funny voices or immerse yourself in texts spoken in native languages.

v5.2 – Whats New?

Release → October 1, 2024

This update brings official support for iOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and visionOS 2. The biggest new feature is support for the SSML markup. Optionally enabled, the SSML markup allows you to add pauses or control speech properties inline.

  • Support for iOS 18’s dark mode and tinted app icons.
  • New macOS icon better matches its iOS counterpart.
  • Support for SSML markup to control reading attributes. Enable it in the preferences to get started. (Learn more)
  • Optional word counter. Enable it in the preferences.
  • Filtering the voice list by language also works on macOS.
  • Minor design tweaks and other improvements.

v5.0 – Whats New?

Release → February 1, 2024

SpeakLine 5.0 is a huge rewrite of the app using the latest SwiftUI features. Along that I’ve redesigned the interface to be more flexible and feels home on a modern Apple device.

Indisputably the biggest news is that SpeakLine is now available on iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro. All of the help of SwiftUI’s incredible multi-platform capabilities. I’m proud to say that the iOS and visionOS apps have feature parity with the macOS app.

About the App

SpeakLine – where your Apple device transforms text into an audible journey, giving your words a voice that resonates.

  • Multiple system voices: Choose from a variety of Apple's system voices in different languages to personalize your reading experience.
  • Adjust speed and pitch: Fine-tune the reading voice to match your preferences.
  • Expand voice options: Explore more voices by installing them via your system settings.
  • Personal voice support: Create a personal voice on your device and use it within the app.
  • Customizable UI: Tailor the app's appearance with various settings for a personalized touch.
  • Import TXT/RTF files: Easily bring in your text files to have them read aloud.
  • Export as CAF audio: Save your texts as audio files for future listening.

Pricing

Free and without any ads! No in-app purchases are necessary to use the app.

SpeakLine offers in-app purchases solely for tips/donations to support the continuous development since 2010. This is entirely optional and does not unlock any additional content. Therefore, users who choose not to donate will not miss out on anything.

Downloads

Screenshots App Icons

Availability

App Store Link:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id441968334?pt=118780774&mt=8

Product Website:

https://www.pxlwaves.com/speakline

Platforms:

macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS

Initial Release Date:

2010