Step 1
Select text anywhere
Use the global Select and Read shortcut in compatible Mac apps.
Text to speech for Mac
A private AI voice studio for your Mac.
Generate natural speech, use Select and Read, build audiobooks, and clone permitted voices on Apple Silicon without cloud inference.
No account required · 10,000 free characters daily · Pro is $19.99 once per platform
Designed for Apple workflows
Apple
Silicon optimized
⌥ S
Select and Read
Local
Private speech
Mac exclusive
Select & Read
Highlight text anywhere on your Mac and hear it instantly.
Press Option + S to read selected text with 200+ Supertonic voices across 30+ languages. Smart Numbers & Dates improves the pronunciation of dates, prices, percentages, and decimals.
Works across appsOption + S shortcutOn-device reading
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Works across appsShortcut playbackOn-device reading
How it works
A workflow built for this job.
Step 2
Pick a voice
Choose the voice, model, and speed from the compact player.
Step 3
Keep working
Listen while writing, reviewing, researching, or editing.
Why OpenVox AI
Purpose-built advantages.
Apple Silicon optimized
Run supported models locally with hardware acceleration on modern Macs.
Select and Read
Listen to selected text from your everyday Mac workflow.
Creator tools included
Move from a short script to a full audiobook without changing apps.
Private local processing
Your content stays under your control.
Your scripts, voice samples, and generated audio never leave your device for core AI voice processing.
Common questions
Does it work on Intel Mac?
The current Mac version is designed for Apple Silicon Macs.
Can I use OpenVox AI without an account?
Yes. No account is required for the free or Pro app.
Can it read selected text?
Yes. Select and Read turns selected text into speech from supported Mac workflows.