SpeakLine
Simple text-to-speech with system voices and audio export
Overview
SpeakLine is a clean, native text-to-speech app that lets you type or import text and have your device read it aloud using system voices. Choose from multiple voices across various languages, adjust speed and pitch, and export audio as CAF files. Supports Personal Voice on compatible devices and SSML markup for fine-grained voice control. Originally released in 2010, SpeakLine was rebuilt from the ground up with SwiftUI and is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. Completely free with no ads — optional tips support the developer.
Minimum macOS: 14.0 (Sonoma)
Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel
Key Features
- Multiple system voices across various languages
- Adjustable speech speed and pitch
- Personal Voice support on compatible devices
- SSML markup for inline voice modifications
- Import TXT and RTF files
- Export text as CAF audio files
- Word counter
- Shortcuts app integration
- Customizable appearance settings
- Available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro
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