Clipboard TTS

Clipboard TTS is a text-to-speech tool that reads aloud any text copied to your clipboard, supporting 49 languages and over 100 natural voices. It automatically detects text changes and can convert text within images to speech, making it useful for a wide range of users including those with dyslexia, language learners, and professionals. The tool offers advanced features like an auto dictionary that reads word definitions aloud, and automatic translation that converts copied text into the language of your chosen voice. Users can customize their reading experience by adjusting fonts, letter spacing, and sizes, and by choosing highlight colors and background overlays to improve readability. Clipboard TTS also includes a history feature to revisit previously read texts and an experimental AI Assist that can summarize or modify copied text based on custom prompts. Its flexible text mutation order lets users control how features like translation and substitutions apply to the text before reading. Available on Windows and Linux, Clipboard TTS combines accessibility with powerful customization to enhance reading and listening experiences for diverse needs.

Key Features

• 📋 Auto-read clipboard text in 49 languages with 100+ voices

• 📖 Auto dictionary reads definitions aloud for vocabulary help

• 🖼️ Converts text in images to speech automatically

• 🌈 Customizable highlights and overlays improve readability

• 🤖 AI Assist summarizes or modifies text with custom prompts

Pros

• Supports over 49 languages with 100+ natural voices

• Includes dyslexia-friendly features like overlays and highlighting

• Auto dictionary and translation enhance comprehension

• AI Assist offers advanced text summarization and modification

• History feature allows easy access to past texts

Cons

• Higher-tier features require paid subscription

• Currently available only on Windows and Linux platforms

FAQ

How does Clipboard TTS handle text in images?

Clipboard TTS automatically detects any text within copied images and converts it to speech, allowing you to listen to text from pictures without manual transcription.

Can I customize how the text is displayed while listening?

Yes, you can adjust font type, size, letter spacing, and choose highlight colors and background overlays to improve readability and personalize your experience.

What is the AI Assist feature?

AI Assist uses artificial intelligence to modify or summarize copied text based on your custom prompts, helping you generate new versions or summaries of the content.

Does Clipboard TTS support multiple languages and voices?

Yes, it supports 49 languages and offers over 100 natural-sounding voices, including advanced Neural2 and Wavenet voices in the Ultimate plan.

Is there a way to see or replay previously read texts?

Clipboard TTS keeps a history of all copied text, so you can easily access and listen to past content again.

How does the auto dictionary feature work?

When you copy a word, the auto dictionary reads its definition aloud, which is helpful for learning new vocabulary or understanding unfamiliar terms.