If you want to convert any photo or image into a speech, you should take a look at this tool.
Text-to-speech (sometimes known as “read aloud”) is a type of assistive technology in which a computer or tablet reads the text on the screen aloud to the user. This device is used by people of all ages, and it also makes it easier for anyone else who wants to access digital information.
But what if the text you need to read aloud is in a photograph? Is it possible to get the app to read it? It depends on the tool you’re using because not all of them have that feature. However, there is an app that can help you with that: Woord, an online and free software that brings voice to any text you want.
Why Woord?
Woord is a free online TTS that has a number of handy features. It’s available in more than 50 languages, including several dialects of English, Portuguese, and Spanish. You also have the option of selecting a masculine, female, or gender-neutral voice. All of these features are free, allowing you to try out the service before enrolling in the premium version. Surprisingly, the free version comes with premium voices, a Chrome plugin, an SSML editor, an MP3 download, and up to 20,000 characters every month. You may also change the pace and format of the voices with this software.
In addition, Woord‘s voice features allow you to use it in a variety of settings. For example, in E-learning and education, you can use Woord‘s Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality to create applications that assist persons with reading problems.
As noted previously, Woord can be used to assist the blind and visually impaired in the consumption of digital information such as eBooks and newspapers, but it can also be utilized in a variety of devices such as set-top boxes, smartwatches, tablets, and smartphones.
How does it work?
It’s quite simple. Simply go to www.getwoord.com, select ‘Online reader’ or install the Chrome extension, and select ‘Photo or Scan to Audio.’ Then you select the file, import it, select the gender and language, and hit the ‘Speak It’ button.
That’s all there is to it! You can also tweak the text Woord derived from your photo to make it more tailored to your tastes. After that, you can download it and edit it as needed.
Woord also offers a number of appealing features, including:
- PDFs, photos, documents, webpages, and a variety of other file kinds can all be imported.
- An SSML editor that allows you to adjust the message’s tempo, tone, volume, and pacing.
- Convert the document to an MP3 file.
To download Woord’s Chrome Extension, click here.
Also published on Medium.