Is Practical Web Tools really free?

Yes, all 300+ tools are completely free with no hidden costs. There are no premium tiers, no usage limits, and no subscriptions. The AI chat feature is also 100% free because it runs on your own computer using Ollama.

Are my files uploaded to your servers?

No. All file processing happens directly in your browser using WebAssembly technology. Your files never leave your device. This makes Practical Web Tools ideal for sensitive documents like contracts, medical records, and financial statements.

What file formats can I convert?

Practical Web Tools supports PDF conversion (to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, text), image formats (JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, GIF, BMP), audio formats (MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A, AAC, OPUS), and document compression (ZIP, 7Z, GZIP, RAR).

How does the free AI chat work?

The AI chat uses Ollama, a free open-source tool that runs AI models locally on your computer. After a one-time setup (about 5 minutes), you can chat with models like Llama 3.2 and Mistral completely offline. Your conversations are never sent to any external servers.

Do I need to create an account?

No account or signup is required. All tools work immediately with no registration. For AI chat, you just need to install Ollama once on your computer.

Is there a file size limit?

Most tools handle files up to 100MB. Since processing happens locally in your browser, the actual limit depends on your device's memory. For very large files, we recommend using our Split PDF or Compress Files tools first.

Does it work on mobile devices?

Yes. All file conversion tools work on smartphones and tablets. The AI chat feature requires a desktop computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) because Ollama needs to run locally.

Is text to speech free to use?

Yes, completely free with no limits, signup, or watermarks.

Yes, all processing is local. Text never leaves your browser.

What's the difference between Standard and Neural voices?

Standard uses system voices instantly. Neural uses AI voices with better quality but requires a download.

Can I download the audio as MP3?

Yes, with Neural mode. Standard mode does not support downloads.

What browsers are supported?

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge are all supported.

How do neural voice downloads work?

Download once (15-25MB), stored locally for offline use.

What languages are supported?

English, German, Spanish, French and more. Standard mode uses system voices.

Text to Speech Converter - Free, Private TTS Online | Practical Web Tools | Practical Web Tools

Name: Free AI Chat - Offline AI Assistant with Ollama
Rating: 4.9 (256 reviews)
Author: Practical Web Tools

Quick Answer

Our free Text-to-Speech tool converts any text into natural-sounding speech. Choose from browser-native voices or premium AI neural voices for lifelike audio. Download your speech as MP3 files for podcasts, audiobooks, or accessibility purposes.

How It Works

Enter or paste your text into the input field

Select your preferred voice from the available options

Adjust speed and pitch settings if desired

Click Play to preview or Download to save as MP3

Key Facts

Convert any text to natural-sounding speech instantly
Choose from multiple system voices or AI neural voices
Adjust speech rate and pitch to your preference
Download audio as MP3 for offline use
All processing happens in your browser - fully private
Supports multiple languages and accents

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this text-to-speech tool free?

Yes, the tool is completely free to use with browser-native voices. AI neural voices may require your own API key for premium providers.

What voices are available?

We offer system voices built into your browser (varies by OS) and optional AI neural voices from providers like OpenAI. Neural voices sound more natural and lifelike.

Can I download the generated speech?

Yes, you can download your generated speech as an MP3 file for use in podcasts, videos, presentations, or any other purpose.

Is my text kept private?

When using browser voices, all processing happens locally on your device. When using AI voices, text is sent to the AI provider but is not stored by us.