Windows TTS
Text to speech on Windows, from built-in voices to local apps
Windows can read text aloud. When you need a finished audio file, a local voice app gives you a voice, a script box, and an export button in one place.
Free plan with Kokoro voices, scripts up to 1,500 characters · 3-day Pro trial, then $49 once
text to speech Windows
Murmur runs locally on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, so your text stays on your PC and you can export WAV without cloud APIs or per-word fees.
- Works on Windows 10 and 11
- Kokoro included offline
- Export WAV
- No per-word fees
01 · Context
What Windows already does
Windows includes Narrator and system voices for reading text on screen. Many browsers and PDF readers can also read a page aloud. These options are free and useful for listening, accessibility, and checking how a draft sounds.
The gap appears when you need a file. System speech is built for playback, not for producing a voiceover track you can drop into an editor. It also gives you limited control over voice choice, pronunciation, and export format.
02 · Highlights
The three ways to do text to speech on Windows
Built-in Windows voices
Free and already installed. Best for reading on screen, accessibility, and quick listening. Not designed for exporting project audio.
Cloud voice services
Browser tools and APIs give you hosted voices and team features. You pay by subscription or usage, and your text is processed on their servers.
Local Windows voice apps
Murmur runs the speech models on your PC and exports WAV. You buy once, there is no character meter, and your script stays on your computer.
03 · Highlights
When the built-in option is enough
You only need to hear the text
Narrator and browser read-aloud cover listening without installing anything.
You need accessibility, not assets
For screen reading and study workflows, the system tools are the right fit.
You are testing a draft
Playing a draft aloud is a fast way to catch awkward sentences before you record or generate a final version.
04 · Workflow
A simple Windows workflow with Murmur
Kokoro works offline from the installer. Optional models download once and then run on your PC, using an NVIDIA GPU when one is available.
05 · Context
What to check before you buy
Confirm that you have 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. Check how much disk space you can spare if you plan to use the larger Pro models. If you want cloning, have a clean reference clip ready. If you want Voice Design, decide which model fits your language and style.
The Windows beta is a single-script workflow. If you need projects, a batch queue, community voice browsing, CLI automation, or M4A export, those are Mac features today. The Windows page lists the differences in full.
FAQ
Common questions
Windows includes Narrator and system voices for reading text aloud. They are free and useful for listening, but they are not designed to export finished voiceover files.
Windows · Local TTS
Turn a Windows script into a finished WAV
Download Murmur for Windows, start with Kokoro offline, and try Pro free for 3 days. Pro is $49 once.