This program is an extension for Mozilla Firefox that converts text to audible speech. Users highlight the text to read aloud, and then select “Start Speaking Text” from the right-click menu. SpeakingFox also reads words underneath the cursor aloud.
Details on SpeakingFox (Firefox Extension)SpeakIt
Screen Reading, MAC OSThis application reads text aloud that users type or paste into a small window.
Details on SpeakItSpeakMe
Screen Reading, MAC OSThis application reads text out loud. Users can type, open TXT files, or paste the text into the main window. While the program reads the text aloud, the words are highlighted on the screen. Users can also choose the voice, set speed of the voice and save the audio file.
Details on SpeakMeSpeech
Screen Reading, MAC OSIn Speech, users copy and paste the text they want to hear read aloud. Users can choose the voice and the reading speed; there are 80 voices available. The audio file can be exported to AIFF.
Details on SpeechSpell Catcher X
Writing, MAC OSSpell Catcher X is spellchecking software. It works with other software from its own window. Spell Catcher X also includes a dictionary and a thesaurus. This software also allows the user to associate text shortcuts (e.g., TGIF for “Thank God it’s Friday”) with frequently written text, making it faster to type. The software normally works in 9 languages, but additional ones can be bought for $11 each.
Details on Spell Catcher XSpokenText (chrome and firefox extension)
Screen Reading, MAC OSSpokenText for Google Chrome or Firefox is an extension that allows users to convert text or web pages into speech. Users select the voice and speed rate they prefer and copy and paste the text to be read aloud. Users can send the recordings to iTunes.
Details on SpokenText (chrome and firefox extension)Text2Speech
Screen Reading, MAC OSThis application reads text out loud and includes over 10 voices. Users also can change the reading speed.
Details on Text2SpeechTextExpander
Adapted Keyboards, MAC OSTextExpander helps reduce the time required for repetitive typing tasks. The features include creating and then inserting a customized signature with a few keystrokes. The software can be set to detect common typos and automatically replace them with the correct spelling.
Details on TextExpanderTextReader – Read text and Convert text to audio
Screen Reading, MAC OSThis application reads text out loud and saves the audio to AIFF. Users paste or import text from TXT/ RTF / RTDF.
Details on TextReader – Read text and Convert text to audioTimer
Other, MAC OSTimer can be used either as a stopwatch or a countdown timer. Users can customize the timers by adding names and sounds for the alarm. The mouse and keyboard can be used to set, start, and stop timers. Users can create as many timers as they want and can save them for future use.
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