Text-to-Speech for Mac

Pay Once , Use Forever

Lifelike voices. Unlimited daily use — even on the FREE plan.

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Read Less. Listen More.

Study, work, or relax with natural voice audio — unlimited use, free or a one-time $9.99 upgrade.

For Students

Too much reading

Turn chapters, PDFs, and reading assignments into audio.
Listen while walking, commuting, or reviewing — and keep up with heavy workloads.

For Professionals

Time pressure

Convert reports, legal documents, research, or long emails into audio.
Stay productive by listening during commutes, workouts, or daily routines.

Everyday Listening

No time to sit and read

Turn articles, web pages, or public-domain books into audiobooks.
Enjoy your reading while cooking, cleaning, or relaxing.

How it works?

Drag and drop to convert them into natural audio — processed locally, private, and ready to listen anywhere.

Premium Features

No monthly fees. No daily limits — even on the free plan. Upgrade once for full lifetime access for one-time $9.99

Natural-Sounding Voices

Clear, human-like speech that makes long listening comfortable and engaging.

Speed Control

Adjust playback speed to match your pace — from careful study to fast review.

Multiple Content Sources

Listen to web pages, PDFs, documents, and more — all in one place.

Image to Speech

Snap images and turn printed text into instant audio.

Full ePub Support

Load entire books and enjoy smooth, continuous listening.

Private by Design

All processing happens locally — your files never leave your computer.

Simple, One-Time Pricing

Most text-to-speech apps cost $20–$30/month. Aura Reader runs locally with natural voices — free to use, or unlock everything for a $9.99 lifetime license. No subscription.

Free

Essential Reading

^$ 0 /Forever

All 31 Natural Voices

Unlimited Daily Usage

Adjustable Speed from (0.5×–2.5×)

100% Local & Private

Up to 30 mins per session

Generate long content section-by-section

Premium

Unlimited Power

^$ 9.99 /Lifetime

All 31 Natural Voices

Unlimited Daily Usage

Adjustable Speed (0.5×–2.5×)

100% Local & Private

No Session Limits

One-click long-form generation

Listen Anywhere — Free Forever

Natural voices, unlimited daily listening, and full privacy on your Mac. Turn documents into audio and listen on the go — walking, commuting, or relaxing. Upgrade anytime for just $9.99 lifetime. No subscription.

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