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Welcome to Voice Out! This guide will help you get started with the ultimate Text-To-Speech extension.

## **Why Voice Out?**

Voice Out is your go-to solution for turning text into speech across a variety of formats—webpages, Google Docs, PDFs, and ebooks. With over 130 natural-sounding voices in 30+ languages, Voice Out ensures that you can listen to any text-based content with ease and clarity.

You can use Voice Out to listen to articles, study material, official documents, or even books, hands-free. Whether you're multitasking or simply prefer auditory learning, Voice Out transforms the way you consume content.

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1. **Multilingual Text-To-Speech**: Listen in over 30 languages to accommodate your needs, no matter the language.
2. **130+ Voices**: Choose from a vast selection of voices that sound natural and engaging. Perfect for long sessions of listening.
3. **Smart Text Detection**: Voice Out automatically detects and reads the main content on any webpage for an effortless experience.
4. **Supports Multiple Formats**: From web articles to Google Docs, PDFs, and books—Voice Out handles it all.
5. **Customizable Reading Experience**: Adjust the speed, pitch, and volume to suit your listening preferences.
6. **Custom Voices**: Use voices from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, or Amazon with API keys for a personalized voice experience.
7. **Accessibility**: Designed to be a valuable tool for users with dyslexia, visual impairments, or those who benefit from auditory learning.
8. **Easy to Use**: Activate Voice Out with just a click, or use intuitive keyboard shortcuts to start listening right away.
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Voice Out is perfect for

* **Students**: Use Voice Out to listen to study materials, lecture notes, and more.
* **Professionals**: Efficiently review documents while on the go.
* **Language Learners**: Improve pronunciation by listening to text in your target language.
* **Anyone Who Prefers Listening**: Enjoy articles, blogs, or books while multitasking.

## How to Use Voice Out

Here's a short guide to help you get started with Voice Out.

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[Getting Started](/introduction/quickstart)
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## **Frequently Asked Questions**

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[How to activate Voice Out Premium on a new computer/profile?](/help/account-and-billing/how-to-activate-voice-out-premium-on-a-new-computer-profile)
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[How to enable Voice Out on local file URLs?](/help/features/how-to-enable-voice-out-on-local-file-urls)
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[How to enable Voice Out in Incognito Mode?](/help/features/how-to-enable-voice-out-in-incognito-mode)
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## **Support and Updates**

Have feedback or need help? Reach us at <support@voiceout.app>.\
Stay updated with the latest features at <https://voiceout.app/new/>.


# Getting Started

Welcome to the Voice Out getting started guide.

Voice Out text-to-speech extension lets you read aloud any webpage, Google Doc, PDF, webpage, or ebook with clarity and precision. It brings your documents to life in over 30 languages and 130 natural-sounding voices. Let's get you started in two minutes.

## Install <a href="#setup" id="setup"></a>

Install the [Voice Out extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/voice-out-text-to-speech/jmodgcjbfcmningbahdmedofbabejbba) from the [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/voice-out-text-to-speech/jmodgcjbfcmningbahdmedofbabejbba) or [Edge Add-ons Store](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/voice-out-texttospeech/nifjgghcgeamdimakoafnacgkegmemmm).

## Pin Voice Out Button <a href="#pin" id="pin"></a>

Click <img src="https://support.dictanote.co/hc/article_attachments/16023359767949" alt="Screenshot_2023-05-22_at_11.51.40_AM.jpg" data-size="line">  to the right of the address bar. Then click<img src="https://cdn.dictanote.co/media/img/visetup/pin.png" alt="" data-size="line">next to Glinks.

This will add the Voice Out button (<img src="https://voiceout.app/media/icons/icon_256.png" alt="icon" data-size="line"> icon) to the address bar.

## How to Use <a href="#quickstart" id="quickstart"></a>

1. Open: Navigate to a web page you want to read aloud using Voice Out.
2. Activate: Click the Voice Out icon to the right of the address bar to start text-to-speech.\
   Alternatively press `ALT + P` to activate Voice Out (`Option + P` on Mac).
3. Customize: Easily access settings to change voices or adjust reading parameters like speed to enhance your listening experience.
4. Enjoy: Transform any text into speech and enjoy listening to content as you browse, work, or relax.

You can also use Voice Out using the right-click menu and keyboard shortcuts.

<img src="https://voiceout.app/media/img/mouse-right-click.png" alt="" data-size="line"> **Right Click**\
Select some text on a page, right-click, and in the right-click menu, click on Voice Out Selected Text.

**Keyboard Shortcuts**

You can also use the keyboard shortcuts:

| Shortcut              | Action     |
| --------------------- | ---------- |
| `ALT/Option + P`      | Play/Pause |
| `ALT/Option + O`      | Stop       |
| `ALT/Option + Comma`  | Rewind     |
| `ALT/Option + Period` | Forward    |


# Enable Custom Voices

Voice Out lets you integrate high-quality custom voices from a variety of providers, including Amazon Polly, Google Wavenet, IBM Watson, Nvidia Riva, OpenAI, and Azure. Follow this guide to configure custom voices and enhance your text-to-speech experience.

**Step 1: Navigate to Voice Settings**

1. Open Voice Out and go to **Settings** (refer to the screenshot for guidance).

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2. Under **Voice**, scroll down to Additional Voices and click on **Enable Custom Voices**.

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**Step 2: Configure Custom Voices**

Depending on your preferred provider, input the necessary credentials to enable the voices. Here’s a breakdown of the options available:

* **Amazon Polly Voices**\
  Enter your AWS credentials:
  * Access Key ID
  * Secret Access Key
* **Google Wavenet Voices**\
  Enter your GCP API Key to enable Google Wavenet voices.\
  Optionally, you can include **Google Studio voices**, but be mindful of the higher cost (10x).
* **IBM Watson Voices**\
  Enter the following to enable IBM Watson voices:
  * API Key
  * URL
* **Nvidia Riva Voices**\
  Enter the URL of your **Riva TTS proxy server** to enable Nvidia Riva voices.
* **OpenAI ChatGPT Voices**\
  Enter your OpenAI API Key to enable ChatGPT voices.\
  You can also provide an optional API URL if you are using a custom endpoint.
* **Microsoft Azure Voices**\
  Enter the following credentials to enable Azure voices:
  * **SPEECH\_REGION**: The Azure region where your speech services are hosted.
  * **SPEECH\_KEY**: Your Azure Speech API key.

**Step 3: Customize Your Text-to-Speech Experience**

After enabling custom voices, return to the **Voice** menu and select the custom voice you want to use. You can further adjust settings like **speed**, **pitch**, and **volume** to tailor your listening experience.


# Upgrade To Premium

Unlock the Ultimate Listening Experience with Voice Out

Voice Out Premium gives you full access to our powerful text-to-speech capabilities across Google Docs, PDFs, websites, ebooks, and more. With Premium, you get:

🔓 **100+ Premium Voices**

Choose from a vast library of natural-sounding voices in 60+ languages and accents. Perfect for every context—from learning to leisure.

🎧 **Almost Unlimited Usage**

Get 400,000 premium credits monthly and enjoy unlimited standard voice usage. No interruptions, just smooth listening.

⏩ **Playback Speeds up to 5x** *(Coming Soon)*

Adjust playback to match your pace. Whether you prefer fast scans or slower comprehension, you’re in control.

✨ **Enhanced Listening Tools**

Highlight important sections, take notes while listening, and switch voices effortlessly—all within your browser.

🔁 **Works Everywhere**

Upgrade once and use Premium on all your devices. Just log in and start listening—anytime, anywhere.

💰 **Flexible Plans**

* **Monthly:** $6/month
* **Yearly (Most Popular):** $4/month, billed as $48 annually\
  Both plans include full access to all premium features and voices.

## How to Upgrade to Voice Out Premium

1. **Go to the Premium Upgrade Page**\
   Visit <https://voiceout.app/premium/> to choose your plan.
2. **Login or Sign Up**\
   If you're not logged in, you'll be prompted to create a free account. This ensures your upgrade is tied to your account for access across devices.
3. **Select Your Plan**\
   Choose between Monthly or Yearly and proceed to checkout. Voice Out Premium only supports PayPal payments at this time.
4. **Activate Premium Access**\
   Once payment is complete, Premium will be enabled on your account. Already upgraded? [Activate Voice Out Premium →](https://voiceout.app/premium/activate)

Need more credits? Purchase additional credits at <https://voiceout.app/add-credits/>


# Activate Premium

When you upgrade to Voice Out Premium, it is automatically activated in your browser. You can check if Voice Out Premium is activated by going to the Account tab in the Voice Out pop-up.

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This means Voice Out Premium is correctly configured.

If you don't see Premium Activated, simply visit the activation page at <https://voiceout.app/premium/activate/>

The activation page automatically detects Voice Out and activates Voice Out Premium in your browser. You should see:

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That's it! Voice Out Premium is now activated!


# Credit Packs

If you have a **Voice Out Premium subscription**, you receive **400,000 premium credits every month**. If you exhaust your monthly credits, you can purchase **Voice Out Credit Packs** to continue using premium voices without interruption.

### 🔹 What Are Voice Out Credit Packs?

Credit Packs give you **additional usage credits** for premium voices in Voice Out. They’re especially useful if you’re a power user who listens to large volumes of text regularly.

Each **Credit Pack** includes:

* **400,000 credits**
* Cost: **$4.00 per pack**
* **No expiration date** – use them anytime
* Credits are used **automatically** once your monthly allowance is exhausted

✅ **Note:** A Voice Out Premium subscription is required to use Credit Packs.

### 💳 How to Purchase Credit Packs

1. **Go to the Purchase Page:**\
   Visit <https://voiceout.app/add-credits/>
2. **Log In to Your Account:**\
   If you're not already logged in, you'll be prompted to sign in.
3. **Choose the Number of Packs:**\
   Select between **1 and 20** packs using the quantity selector.
4. **Review Your Order Summary:**
   * Credit packs: e.g., 3
   * Total credits: 1,200,000
   * Total price: $12.00
5. **Complete Your Payment:**\
   Payments are securely processed via **PayPal**.

### 🔁 How Do Credit Packs Work?

* Credits from credit packs are accounted for separately.
* You get **400,000 premium credits** per pack.
* These credits are **only used when** your monthly credits run out.
* They are **automatically applied**—no manual action needed.

### 📊 Track Usage

You can monitor your monthly premium credit usage—both from your **monthly allowance** and any **purchased credit packs**—directly from your account.

Visit your account settings page here:\
👉 <https://voiceout.app/accounts/me/>

On this page, you’ll see:

* **Credits used this month**
* **Remaining monthly allowance**
* **Remaining credits from purchased packs**
* **Renewal date** for your next monthly credit refresh

This helps you stay on top of your usage and know when to consider purchasing additional credits.


# Account & Billing


# How to activate Voice Out Premium on a new computer/profile?

Voice Out Premium is licensed per user, and you can use it on multiple machines and profiles. However, you need to manually activate Voice Out Premium once per unique browser (a unique browser is a new browser instance on a different machine or profile).

To activate Voice Out Premium on a new machine/profile, follow the steps below: &#x20;

**Step 1:** Ensure you have [Voice Out Chrome extension](https://voiceout.app/install/) installed on the new machine/profile. Voice Out works on Chrome, Edge or any other Chromium-based browser on PC/Mac/Linux/ChromeOS.&#x20;

**Step 2:** Open the [Voice Out Premium activation page](https://voiceout.app/premium/activate/) in the new machine/profile.\
\
If this is the first time you are visiting this page in the new machine/profile, you will redirected to login. Login to your account that you used to upgrade to Voice Out Premium (most likely your Google account. Click on Continue with Google and log in using your Google Account)

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**Step 3:** After the login is done, you should automatically be redirected to the Voice Out Premium activation page (<https://voiceout.app/premium/activate/>).&#x20;

Your should see a page like below:<br>

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Thats it! You now have Voice Out Premium activated.


# Features


# How to enable Voice Out on local file URLs?

By default, Chrome does not allow extensions to interact with file URLs for security reasons. To enable Voice Out extension to work with local files (files stored on your computer), you can manually permit the extension to do so. Here's how you can enable this feature:

1. Open the Chrome browser on your computer.
2. Right-click on the Voice Out button and click on "Manage Extension"

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3. Scroll down to find the “Allow access to file URLs” toggle switch.<br>

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4. Click the toggle switch to enable it. If the toggle turns blue, it means Voice Out is now allowed to interact with local files.


# How to enable Voice Out in Incognito Mode?

To enable Voice Out in Incognito Mode, follow these steps:

1. Open the Chrome browser on your computer.
2. Right-click on the Voice Out button and click on **Manage Extension**

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3. Enable **Allow In Incognito**

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# Contact Us

**You can reach us anytime at** [**support@voiceout.app**](mailto:support@voiceout.app)**.** We'll do our best to answer as quickly as we can (usually under 24 hours).

## 👋 Popular Questions <a href="#popular-questions" id="popular-questions"></a>

Here is some content you may find useful about Voice In before contacting us:

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[Account & Billing](/help/account-and-billing)
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* [How to activate Voice Out Premium on a new computer/profile?](/help/account-and-billing/how-to-activate-voice-out-premium-on-a-new-computer-profile)