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Clipboard TTS
Clipboard TTS is a desktop reading aid that watches your clipboard and reads copied text aloud. Instead of pasting text into a separate app, you copy anything on your computer and hear it spoken back in a voice you choose. The tool targets readers who want hands-free access to articles, study materials, and documents.
The software is built with dyslexia and reading fatigue in mind. It offers word and sentence highlighting, colored background overlays, the OpenDyslexic font, and BoldCue bolding to help eyes track text while audio plays. Auto-translation detects the language of copied text and speaks it in the language tied to your selected voice.
Clipboard TTS runs as a Windows desktop application with a Linux version listed as coming soon. It supports 49 languages and more than 100 voices, plus image-to-text conversion when you copy a screenshot or photo containing text.
Monitors your clipboard and reads new text automatically without pasting into a separate window
Converts copied images to speech via built-in OCR when text appears in a screenshot
Highlights the current word and sentence in colors you choose while audio plays
Auto-translates copied text to match the language of your selected voice before speaking
AI Assist uses GPT-3 to rewrite or summarize copied text based on a custom prompt you write
Clipboard monitoring removes the need to paste text into a separate reader window
Dyslexia-oriented tools include highlighting, overlays, OpenDyslexic font, and BoldCue
Broad voice library with 49 languages and 100+ voices including Neural2 and Wavenet on Ultimate
Image-to-text lets you hear text from screenshots without retyping
No macOS or mobile app; Windows only with Linux still marked coming soon
Requires a paid subscription after the 7-day trial with no permanent free tier listed
Monthly character caps limit heavy daily use on both plans
AI Assist is experimental and tied to GPT-3 availability
What platforms does Clipboard TTS support?
Clipboard TTS offers a Windows desktop download on its site. The download page also lists Linux as coming soon. There is no macOS or mobile app mentioned on the product pages.
How many languages and voices does Clipboard TTS support?
The features page lists support for 49 languages and more than 100 voices. Ultimate subscribers get access to Neural2 and Wavenet voice tiers in addition to standard voices.
Is there a free trial for Clipboard TTS?
Yes. Both the Standard and Ultimate plans include a 7-day free trial. You start the trial from the plans page by signing in to your account.
What is the difference between Standard and Ultimate plans?
Standard includes 300,000 monthly characters, standard voices, and up to 10 text substitutions. Ultimate raises the cap to 750,000 characters, adds Neural2 and Wavenet voices, custom audio profiles, custom highlight and overlay colors, and up to 50 substitutions.
Can Clipboard TTS read text from images?
Yes. When you copy an image, Clipboard TTS detects text within it and converts that text to speech. You can also drag and drop text files or images onto the app for the same conversion.