Turn a Word document into audio.
Open a .docx file and listen to it, or save it as an audio file. Hearing your writing read back is one of the fastest ways to catch mistakes.
- Free, no signup
- Files never leave your device
- Save as an audio file
Picking up where you left off.
Listening to a Word document
- Choose a .docx file above.
- Press play, or click any sentence to start there.
- To keep the audio, choose Save audio in the player's ⋯ menu.
Proofreading by ear
When you read your own writing, your eyes fill in what you meant to write. Listening doesn't: missing words, repeated words and sentences that run too long stand out straight away. Slow the speed to 0.75× for careful passes, and click a sentence to hear it again.
Other word processors
- Google Docs: File, then Download, then Microsoft Word (.docx). Or copy the text and use Paste text.
- Apple Pages: File, then Export To, then Word.
- Old .doc files: open them in Word or LibreOffice and save as .docx.
Also on DocRead: PDF to speech · EPUB read aloud · Text to speech · Markdown to speech.
Questions
Can it read old .doc files?
No, only .docx. Open the .doc file in Word, LibreOffice or Google Docs and save it as .docx, or export it as a PDF.
Can I read a Google Doc?
Download it as .docx (File, then Download), or copy the text and use Paste text.
Is my document uploaded?
No. The file is opened by your browser and never sent anywhere.
What audio format does Save audio make?
A WAV file, which plays on any computer or phone and can be converted to MP3 with most audio apps.