Speechify

What Is It, In Plain Words?

Speechify reads text out loud: web pages, emails, documents and even photos of printed pages. You can choose the voice and the speed.

It helps if your eyes get tired, or you'd rather listen.

What You Can Use It For

• Long articles. Listen to the news while you make tea.
• Letters. Take a photo of a page and it reads it aloud.
• Books and PDFs. Turn them into audio.

Getting Started Step By Step

On A Phone Or Tablet

1. Open the App Store (iPhone and iPad) or Google Play (Android).
2. Search for Speechify and check it's made by Speechify. Copycat apps exist.
3. Tap Get or Install, then open it.

On A Computer

1. Open your web browser and go to speechify.com. Check the address carefully, because look-alike sites exist.
2. Sign up with your email or Google account.
3. Add the Speechify extension to your browser if offered, then press play on any web page.

Things To Try Typing

Things to try in the app.

What It Costs

Prices checked 16 October 2026 on the official Speechify pricing page. Prices can change, so check there before you pay.

Many people find the free version enough. Watch out for trials that turn into paid plans.

Privacy And Safety

• Documents you add may be stored in your Speechify account. Avoid uploading private letters with account numbers.
• Never type passwords, PINs, bank or card numbers, your National Insurance number (UK) or Social Security number (USA).

Good Points And Watch-Outs

Good Points

• Reads almost anything aloud.
• Adjustable speed and voices.
• Highlights words as it reads.

Watch-Outs

• The paid plan is expensive.
• Free trials renew unless you cancel.
• Your phone and computer may already read aloud for free (look in Accessibility settings).

Similar Tools

• ElevenReader: reads books and articles in natural voices.
• Seeing AI: reads text and describes scenes aloud.
• Lookout: Google's Android app that reads text aloud.

Common Questions

Is Speechify free?

There's a free version with basic voices. Premium costs extra.

Can it read a printed letter?

Yes. Take a photo of the page in the app.

Is there a free alternative?

Yes. Most phones and computers have a built-in read-aloud option in their Accessibility settings.