Guides
Text-to-speech guides for Mac
Real steps with what's built into macOS first, then where Aloud helps.
Updated 8 October 2026.
- How to make your Mac read text aloudThree built-in ways, and when an app helps.
- How to turn on Speak Selection on MacSetup, the best settings, and fixes when nothing happens.
- How to read a PDF aloud on MacPreview, scanned PDFs, and skipping headers and page numbers.
- How to read web articles aloud on MacSafari, Chrome, Edge and Brave, without the menus and ads.
- Text to speech on Mac: free vs paidEvery option with real prices, and when free is enough.
- The most natural-sounding voices on MacApple Premium voices, Kokoro, and cloud voices.
- How to export text to audio on MacTurn text into an audio file with Shortcuts, Terminal or Aloud.
- Listen to documents instead of readingA practical setup for dyslexia, ADHD and tired eyes.
More Mac utilities from the developer: SnapState puts your Mac windows, apps and browser tabs back after sleep or a monitor reconnect. $9.99 one-time.