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The advantages of using a Kindle Fire for TTS:

You can do this by plugging the device in to a computer and placing the file into the appropriate folder, then opening it as a book, or emailing the pdf to a predetermined email address for your kindle. On any Kindle Fire tablet you can load a readable pdf into the Kindle books app and have it read to you.

So instead of going through them all, I will list below my favorite free programs and paid programs- though they are device dependent.ġ. Macs and PC's all have built in readers as do cell phones- but some are better than and more frustrating than others. However, these are more complicated on some devices than others. Simply open a readable pdf (see OCR) in a pdf reader program, such as Adobe Acrobat, and use the TTS functions. These are on your phone, tablet, and in other smart devices. The cheapest and easiest TTS programs to use you likely already have. So I will put everything I know here in hopes that it will make this cost of entry easier for you and help you get using this software right away!​

For free and inexpensive programs, figuring out the right programs to use and how to use them can be confusing, especially since many software companies are sold (like IVONA) or change their features (Google Drive used to do OCR automatically). However, there can be an enormous investment in time up front to figure out how all the resources interact with each other. This post will focus on text-to-speech software which reads text out loud to a listener, and not speech-to-text software which can transcribe spoken word.įor many familiar with text-to-speech software, especially if provided through resources related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) eligible programs, this list will be familiar and even basic as they will have access to more expensive, sophisticated software, often through their doctor or insurance.īut text-to-speech and other resources are helpful for everyone. Besides software and resources provided by institutions I have worked with, I have also found and utilized numerous free and inexpensive resources on my own. Along my academic journey, I was gratefully advised by a senior colleague to take advantage of accommodations made available to me for my particular needs.