On-device text-to-speech for Mac that turns anything you're reading into audio you can listen to
Remove background noise from audio and video with AI to achieve studio-quality sound
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Paid
Freemium
Pricing
$4.99 one-time purchase with all minor updates included. 14-day free trial available.
Free tier available with up to 10 minutes processing time and 10GB file limit. Paid subscription plans available with monthly and yearly billing options; pricing details on the site show dashes indicating variable plan tiers.
Key features
Select text from any app and add to queue with ⌥⌘L or right-click
14 built-in voices with optional HD voice for natural-sounding speech
Playback speeds from 0.5× to 2× with pitch preservation
Organized library with tags, notes, and resume-where-you-left-off
Menu bar control for playback without leaving current app
Sync queue and audio to iPhone through private iCloud
All processing on-device with no uploads or accounts required
Works fully offline on your Mac
Text cleaned up for listening with paragraphs and pauses intact
Automatic background noise removal using AI
Remove breath, mouth sounds, and speech artifacts
Remove dog barking, restaurant noise, helicopter, water and wind sounds
Supports 20+ audio and video formats
Export in multiple formats including MP3, WAV, MP4, OGG
Process files up to 10GB in size
Real-time recording and upload from cloud services
Upload from Dropbox and Google Drive
SSL encrypted platform with automatic file deletion after 24 hours
What makes it different
Entirely on-device with no uploads, no accounts, and no cloud servers
One-time $4.99 purchase with perpetual license and all minor updates included
Free iPhone companion app with iCloud sync through your own private cloud
Designed for accessibility including dyslexia, low vision, ADHD, and eye strain
Up to 90% reduction in background noise for podcasters
Creators see up to 2x higher engagement and retention on content
Businesses reduce 40% fewer misunderstandings in calls and meetings
No downloads, installation or learning curve required
Free to use with optional paid plans for additional credits
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