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.

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Free Text to Speech Converter

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

Convert text to natural-sounding speech with AI voices. 100% private, runs entirely in your browser. No signup required.

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Instant Processing

Works on Any Device

Why Choose Our Text to Speech Converter?

Powerful features designed for simplicity and privacy

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Standard & Neural Voices

Choose system voices for instant playback or AI-powered neural voices for natural, human-like quality.

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Complete Privacy

All processing happens in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server - safe for sensitive content.

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MP3 Download

Save speech as audio files with neural mode. Perfect for podcasts, videos, presentations, or offline use.

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Adjustable Speed & Pitch

Customize voice output from 0.5x to 2x speed with pitch controls to match your needs.

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Works Offline

Once loaded, the tool works without internet. Neural voices are cached locally for offline use.

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No Limits or Signup

Unlimited conversions, no watermarks, no account required. Completely free forever.

How to Use Text to Speech Converter

Simple steps to get started in seconds

Enter Your Text

Type or paste the text you want to convert into the input area. You can enter up to 5,000 characters per conversion.

Choose Voice & Settings

Select a voice from the dropdown menu. Adjust the speed (0.5x to 2x) and pitch using the sliders to customize the output.

Play or Download

Click Play for instant playback, or switch to Neural mode and click Download MP3 to save the audio file to your device.

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Benefits of Using Our Tool

Create voiceovers for videos and podcasts without expensive recording

Help users with visual impairments access written content

Practice language pronunciation and listening comprehension

Proofread documents by listening to them read aloud

Create audio versions of articles and blog posts

Generate voice narration for presentations and tutorials

Listen to ebooks and documents hands-free

Accessibility support for reading difficulties or dyslexia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our text to speech converter

Is text to speech free to use?

Yes, this text to speech tool is completely free with no hidden costs. There are no limits on usage, no signup required, and no watermarks on the audio output.

Is my text private?

Absolutely. All text processing happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server. This makes it safe for sensitive, confidential, or personal content.

What's the difference between Standard and Neural voices?

Standard mode uses your device's built-in voices for instant playback with zero download. Neural mode uses AI-powered Piper voices that sound more natural and support MP3 download, but require a one-time voice model download (15-25MB per voice).

Can I download the audio as MP3?

Yes, but only with Neural mode. Switch to Neural, download a voice, and then use the Download MP3 button. Standard mode uses the Web Speech API which does not provide access to the raw audio data.

What browsers are supported?

The tool works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Standard mode requires browser speech synthesis support. Neural mode requires WebAssembly support.

How do neural voice downloads work?

When you switch to Neural mode, you can download voice models (15-25MB each). Models are stored in your browser for offline use. You only need to download each voice once.

What languages are supported?

Standard mode supports all voices installed on your system. Neural mode currently includes US English, British English, German, Spanish, and French voices, with more being added.

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