I need a program that can read the text in PDF documents out loud, and have basic functionality such as pause/resume, change speed of reading, and it must highlight the word or sentence being red. I've tried Foxit reader but it seems insufficient, for example you can't even choose where to start reading. I also tried Adobe Reader, view->enable read out loud, view->read this page only - but nothing happened. Are there any other programs better suited for the job? I want something like Kurzweil 3000 but don't want to spend $1000.
Adobe Reader, the program you use to view PDF files has a built in Text to speech function on its edit menu called Read Out Loud. While with most things TextAloud is better for handling the reading, for some types of protected PDFs, this adobe feature is the only choice. My adobe reader-read out loud option is not working. Default voice has become empty. I use xp srvce pak 3? To us in R&P land: when you read people's answers, do you give them voices in your head? Voice aloud reader free download - EPUB Aloud - Book Voice Reader, EPUB Aloud Pro - Voice Reader, @Voice Aloud Reader (TTS Reader), and many more programs. Read aloud and on screen web pages. Have PDF text read out loud [closed]. I also tried Adobe Reader, view->enable read out loud, view->read this page only - but nothing happened. Adjust the volume and the reading order. Each voice listed in the preference Drop down is a speech engine from operating system. – malfy Jan 19 '14 at 2:39. MWS Reader 5 will conveniently read any text out loud for you! MWS Reader 5 will read out loud documents, emails, web pages and text from any program for you! An entirely new read aloud experience with countless natural sounding voices in. The screen and with one click have it read out loud. Enjoy large bodies of text quickly.
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Adobe Read Out Loud Plugin
Read Out Loud is a Text-to-Speech (TTS) tool that is built into Adobe Reader 6.0. It reads text contained within a document window. This functionality is different from “screen reader” technology, which not only reads text within a document but also lets visually impaired users navigate their computer and access menu items, dialog boxes, or message boxes.
To use Read Out Loud, you will need:
- Adobe Reader 6.0 or later
- The Text-to-Speech engine installed in the operating system