How to Use the Text-to-Speech Feature in Podcastle
Text-to-speech is gaining popularity as technology strives to become more accessible and reach a wider audience. Not so long ago, text-to-speech was not readily available, and the software that did exist had many flaws. However, AI is rapidly advancing; all it takes is a few clicks and a few minutes of your time.
Still not convinced? Keep reading, and we’ll show you how easy it is to use the text-to-speech feature in Podcastle, step by step.
Step 1: Create a New Project
Once you’re on the Home page inPodcastleon your computer, click theCreatebutton that’s highlighted in pink in the upper left corner of the screen, and then clickProject.
Note that we’re using the free version of Podcastle, so this feature is available to everyone.
Step 2: Convert Text to Speech
After choosingProject, another menu will pop up in the center of the screen with four options: chooseCovert Text to Speech. You will be directed to a window with the audio playback and text editor.
Step 3: Type Out Your Text
On the right side of your screen, you will see theText Editor. In the empty space below the header, next to the letter icon, type out the text that you want to convert to audio.
Step 4: Choose a Voice Type
Click the letter icon next to your speech, and you will be given a list of different names. The default speaker is Kylie, but you can change this to anyone.
If you want to hear the speaker’s voice before choosing them, hover your cursor over the letter icon and the letter will change to a play button. Click the button to hear the person’s voice, and once you’re happy with the sound, click the name to choose your speaker.
Step 5: Generate Your Speech
Once you’re done writing out your text and choosing a speaker, clickGeneratenear the bottom of the Text Editor box and watch as your text turns into audio. If you want to listen to the audio to make sure you’re satisfied, you can click the play button in the bottom center of the screen; you can also pause, rewind, or fast-forward the audio.
Step 6: Export the Audio to Your Device
If you’re happy with the way it sounds, clickExportin the top right corner of the screen to save the audio as an mp3 file. You can also enable the option to download the transcript with the audio.
Additionally, if you want to download the generated speech in text format, you’re able to also click the otherExportbutton (at the bottom of the screen, next toGenerate), and choose between a PDF and Docx file.
Want to give another text-to-speech tool a try? Check out thesefree sites and extensions for online text-to-speech tools. If you’d rather use a text-to-speech tool on your mobile device, check out thebest text-to-speech apps for Android.
Easily Turn Your Text Into Audio With Podcastle’s Text-to-Speech Feature
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