FreeTTS

Considering that podcasts are quite important and that websites are starting to include audio versions for their articles, there is no doubt that audio content plays a major role in today's world. The problem, however, is that not everyone has the time to create content twice, especially since this implies creating text, editing and recording. FreeTTS is a tiny tool that provides a simple and convenient way to convert any text to speech and a possible solution to this issue.

Following a quick setup, you should bear in mind that the app does not create a desktop icon, so you need to access the installation folder and create one. The program comes with a clean and user-friendly interface that consists of two areas, one where you add the text and another with the settings.

In the Settings panel, you can configure the desired language and the good news is that the program supports most languages. At the same time, you can choose between one of the three voice styles, Amazon, Google or Microsoft, and set the desired standard for each.

The app allows you to control the pitch and speed of the conversion so you can customize it according to your material. While very simplistic options, the developer claims they will be adding more effects in the future that permit you to add effects to various words and sentences.

In the eventuality that you feel you do not have the time – or patience – to create content twice for your audience, then using a specialized tool that can do half the job for you can come in handy. Although it comes with just three voice styles, FreeTTS can be a convenient solution for websites, blogs and anyone who works with audio content in general.