Listen to any text on your Mac

Select text in any app and hear it read aloud with natural voices. Or use Podcast mode to turn text into a two-person audio discussion.

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How it works

Three steps. Any app. Done.

Step 1

Select any text

Highlight text in any Mac app — an email, article, document, or notes.

Step 2

Choose Listen or Podcast

Press the shortcut and select Text-to-Speech for standard reading, or Podcast Mode for a two-person discussion.

Step 3

Listen and learn

Hear your text read aloud while you do other work. Pause, replay, and control playback.

Why Wordwand

What makes this different

Natural voices

AI-generated voices that sound natural, not robotic. Clear pronunciation and proper intonation.

Podcast mode

Converts your text into a two-person conversation. Two voices discuss and explain the content — perfect for reviewing long documents or studying.

Works in any app

Select text in Mail, Safari, Chrome, Notion, Google Docs, Pages, or any other Mac app and listen instantly.

Multitask while listening

Listen to emails, articles, or documents while doing other work. Audio plays in the background.

Use cases

Where this fits into your workflow

Proofread by ear

Hearing your text read aloud catches errors your eyes miss. Listen to emails, articles, or documents before sending.

Study and review

Use Podcast mode to turn lecture notes or study material into a two-person discussion. A different way to absorb information.

Email triage

Listen to long email threads while doing other work. Quickly understand the key points without reading every word.

Articles and research

Turn articles, papers, or documentation into audio. Listen during your commute or workout.

Accessibility

For users with visual impairments or reading difficulties. Any text, any app, read aloud.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to work some magic?

Download for macOS

macOS 13.0 or later