TextAloud
The facts below are what the maker publishes about TextAloud, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From TextAloud's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| TextAloud 4 Single User License | $34.95 a month | 1 user · No annual fees or subscriptions |
| TextAloud 4 Volume License, 1–4 | $34.95 a month | 1–4 licenses · Price each |
| TextAloud 4 Volume License, 5–9 | $31.46 a month | 5–9 licenses · Price each |
| TextAloud 4 Volume License, 10–24 | $27.96 a month | 10–24 licenses · Price each |
| TextAloud 4 Volume License, 25–49 | $24.47 a month | 25–49 licenses · Price each |
| TextAloud 4 Volume License, 50–99 | $20.97 a month | 50–99 licenses · Price each |
| TextAloud 4 Volume License, 100–249 | $17.48 a month | 100–249 licenses · Price each |
| TextAloud 4 Volume License, 250+ | — | 250+ licenses |
| TextAloud 4 | $34.95, paid once | Windows PC · uses Microsoft voices already on the PC · premium voices cost extra |
The facts
Each one read from TextAloud's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio files
- It can save reading as audio files and includes file splitting and batch conversion tools.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Export formats
- WAV,MP3,WMAchecked 20 Sep 2026
- License
- The maker says TextAloud is not a subscription: buyers own the version purchased, and minor updates within that version are free.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy page says email addresses and personal information from mailing list signups or purchases are kept confidential and not shared with others.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Reading support
- Word highlighting can help strengthen recognition while following along, and the maker describes the software as useful for people with dyslexia, ADD and low vision.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Refund policy
- The purchase page advertises a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers email technical support and points users to video tutorials, FAQs and user forums.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Supported files
- TextAloud can directly open TXT, DOC, HTML, RTF and PDF files; opening Word files requires Microsoft Word, and copy-protected PDFs may not be accessible.checked 12 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The TextAloud page lists Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 or 11, a 500 MHz or faster CPU, 256 MB RAM, 1 GB disk space and a sound card.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Text to speech
- TextAloud converts text from documents, email, webpages, PDF files and more into speech on a Windows PC.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Voice options
- The purchased software uses voices already on the Windows PC, while optional premium voices are sold separately in multiple languages and accents.checked 12 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Browser and app integrations
- The maker lists browser extensions, a Microsoft Word toolbar, a floating toolbar for selected text in any window, and imports from Pocket and Instapaper.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- Windows,Chrome extensionchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Supported browsers
- The FAQ identifies built-in extensions for Firefox and Chrome; the TextAloud 4 page also describes a free Edge extension that requires TextAloud 4.checked 12 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- NextUp Technologies, LLC says it was established in 2000 and specializes in text-to-speech software for learning and personal reading.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2000checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Clemmons, North Carolina, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The trial is normally 20 days, with a few extra days after expiration to purchase; the trial uses the Windows resident voice and excludes optional premium voices.checked 12 Oct 2026
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