Speech Central: Text to Speech

Speech Central is a Text to Speech (TTS) reader that reads aloud PDFs, web pages, eBooks, and documents — built for serious reading, privacy, and control. If you’re looking for a read aloud app, TTS reader, book reader, or a reliable way to read PDF aloud, Speech Central is designed for long-form listening. No subscription. No ads. No data collection. By human, for humans. Unlock unlimited use with a one-time purchase. Speech Central is also free for blind users when TalkBack is enabled and in managed school environments (used in 100,000+ managed school deployments across platforms). TEXT TO SPEECH FOR PDF, EBOOKS & WEB • PDF TTS reader with accurate reading order and navigation • eBook reader for EPUB, plus common document formats • Web reader for full articles, headlines, and RSS feeds • Share from your browser or other apps to “Read aloud” • Read-it-later with Instapaper integration OPEN VOICE PLATFORM: OFFLINE + AI/CLOUD • Use Android system voices and compatible third-party voices offline • Optional AI/cloud voices with your own API keys: – OpenAI and compatible open-source or self-hosted services – Microsoft Azure Speech – Google Cloud Text-to-Speech – xAI TTS platform • Proprietary enhancement improves voice realism, high-speed comprehension, and streaming reliability FAST, POWERFUL, AND FLEXIBLE • Instant Mode for quick “tap and listen” • More than 80 settings and customization options for full control • Custom layouts for phones, tablets, foldables, and Chromebooks • Full UI customization, including complete color control • Optional automatic archiving ACCESSIBILITY THAT ADAPTS • ADHD and Dyslexia modes that adapt text layout, highlighting, and behavior—not just fonts • Automatic adjustments when TalkBack is on, including low-vision mode without setup • Advanced accessibility for different vision, attention, and reading needs STUDY + EXPORT • Bookmarks, comments, and text highlights • Export annotated text to .docx • Optional audio export with compatible offline voices PRIVACY BY DESIGN Speech Central does not track you or collect your data. Period. Notes: * The free version limits the number of articles and books you can add daily/monthly. The Pro add-on removes these limits. * A purchased license is valid only for Android. * DRM-protected books (such as Kindle books) are locked to their vendor apps and cannot be imported. * AI-based features may not work as expected in a small number of cases. Text to speech for serious reading. Your PDF, eBook, document, and web reader since 2014.