How to Use ReadSpeaker Step by Step — 2026 Tutorial

Snelstart

Deze handleiding beschrijft alle functies van ReadSpeaker:

• Aan de slag — Pick the right tool and get access
• How to Use speechMaker — Browser app that turns text into a downloadable audio file
• How to Use speechEngine SAPI — SAPI5-compatible voices installed on a Windows computer
• How to Use Custom Text-to-Speech Voices — Branded voice built with the VoiceLab team
• How to Use TextAid Personal Library — Personal library inside TextAid that stores uploaded documents
• Hoe gebruik je de speechCloud API? — Cloud API that adds speech to your own application
• Hoe gebruik je gesynchroniseerde markering? — Highlights words and sentences as webReader speaks them
• How to Use Reading Ruler — Line guide available in docReader and TextAid
• How to Use Text Mode — Plain text view of the page, free of layout noise
• How to Use Dictionary and Translation — Word lookup and language translation from selected text

Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film

Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven

Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?

Every step here was checked against ReadSpeaker’s own product specification documents.

Product names, toolbar features and access keys match the official documentation rather than guesswork.

ReadSpeaker is not one tool. It is a family of tekst naar spraak producten.

Most guides blur them together, which is why so much advice about it is wrong.

This guide on how to use ReadSpeaker keeps each tool separate and shows exactly where it fits.

ReadSpeaker-handleiding

Each section below names the product that actually owns the feature.

Aan de slag met ReadSpeaker

How you get access depends on which tool you need.

Here is an overview before the steps:

The video shows the reading tools in use. Now let’s break down each step.

Step 1: Work Out Which Tool You Need

webReader reads a website. docReader reads documents linked on that website.

TextAid is the literacy tool for study, and speechMaker produces audio files.

Note that visitors to a speech enabled website never need an account at all.

Step 2: Get Access

Organisations request a quote, and a specialist replies within one bedrijf dag.

TextAid is the exception, with a self-service signup and a 14 day free trial.

Here is what the tools look like in practice:

✓ Controlepunt: You have either a quote in progress or a TextAid account.

Step 3: Activate and Listen

On a live website, simply click the listen button or speaker icon to open the player.

The page is then read out loud from the top of the current page.

The pop-up control panel gives you play, pause, stop, volume and reading speed.

How to Use ReadSpeaker speechMaker

speechMaker lets you paste text, pick a stem, and download the finished audio.

speechMaker is the tool that produces audio files. It is not the listen button on a website.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Sign In to speechMaker

Open speechMaker in your browser and sign in with the credentials your administrator issued.

Step 2: Paste Your Text and Choose a Voice

Paste the text, set the reading language, then preview the speech before committing.

Team packages let an administrator assign a licence per user.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: A preview plays and the export options become available.

Step 3: Download the Audio

Export as MP3, OGG or WAV, then save it to your device or Dropbox.

How to Use ReadSpeaker speechEngine SAPI

speechEngine SAPI lets you add ReadSpeaker stemmen to Windows apps that already support SAPI5.

speechEngine SAPI supplies voices to other programs. It is not an app you read with yourself.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Get the Installer From ReadSpeaker

Your account manager supplies the Windows installer and the licence file for your voices.

Windows 10 and 11 are supported.

Step 2: Run the Installer

Install the engine and tick the voices you have licensed.

The voices then become available to Windows and any SAPI-compatible application.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: The new voice is listed in the Windows speech settings.

Step 3: Point a SAPI Application at the Voice

Open a program that already supports SAPI5 and select a ReadSpeaker voice in its own settings.

How to Use ReadSpeaker Custom Text-to-Speech Voices

Aangepaste tekst-naar-spraakstemmen lets you commission a branded voice built by the VoiceLab team.

Custom voices come from VoiceLab, a guided service rather than a self-serve tool.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Book a Discovery Call

Describe your channels, deployment environment and the tone you want.

Step 2: Define the Profile and Record

ReadSpeaker auditions and contracts a professional voice actor, then records purpose-built material.

A neural model is trained on that controlled dataset.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: You receive sample clips to approve before the voice goes live.

Step 3: Test, Tune and Deploy

Linguists adjust intonation, speed and toonhoogte using brand-specific lexicons before release.

How to Use ReadSpeaker TextAid Personal Library

TextAid Personal Library lets you store documents you want to revisit inside one personal library.

The personal library belongs to ReadSpeaker TextAid, the literacy tool, not to webReader.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Log In to TextAid

Open your TextAid account, or let it be created automatically on first LMS login.

Stap 2: Upload uw documenten

Add files from your device, Google Drive, OneDrive or Bookshare.

Scanned images run through OCR, though accuracy is not guaranteed.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: Your uploaded documents appear in the library list.

Step 3: Open a File and Listen

Click a saved file, press play, and adjust reading speed between 5% and 200%.

Hoe gebruik je de ReadSpeaker speechCloud API?

speechCloud API lets you call ReadSpeaker speech from your own product over HTTPS.

speechCloud API is the developer route. Credentials come from ReadSpeaker, not from a self-service signup.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Receive Your Portal Credentials

ReadSpeaker issues a username, password and portal URL once your order is confirmed.

Step 2: Retrieve Your API Key

Collect the key from the customer portal and send it with every request over HTTPS.

Regenerate the key there if you suspect misuse.

Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: A test request returns playable audio rather than an authentication error.

Step 3: Order Production Credits

New accounts start with limited trial credits; your account manager adds production capacity.

How to Use ReadSpeaker Synchronized Highlighter

Gesynchroniseerde markering lets you follow each word visually while the audio plays.

ReadSpeaker webReader marks text as it reads so your eyes never lose the line.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Press Listen

Simply click the listen button and the player expands on the current page.

Step 2: Open Settings

Use the toolbar settings to change what gets marked.

By default words turn light blue and each sentence turns light green.

✓ Controlepunt: Each spoken word lights up as the audio moves forward.

Step 3: Pick Your Text Color

Choose from six text colours, eight background shades, or switch to an underline.

How to Use ReadSpeaker Reading Ruler

Reading Ruler lets you isolate one line of a document while you work through it.

Reading Ruler lives in docReader and TextAid. On a web page the equivalent is Page Mask.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Open the Document

Click the docReader button beside a document link to open it in a pop up window.

Step 2: Expand the Toolbar

Open the toolbar and choose Reading Ruler, or Page Mask for a horizontal bar that shades the rest.

Page Mask is also on the webReader toolbar for ordinary web content.

✓ Controlepunt: Only the line or band you are reading stays fully visible.

Step 3: Adjust the Guide

Drag the guide down the page as you read, line by line.

How to Use ReadSpeaker Text Mode

Text Mode lets you strip a cluttered page down to plain readable text.

Text mode rebuilds the page as plain text inside the webReader toolbar.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Open the Toolbar

Activate the ReadSpeaker webReader toolbar on the page you want to read.

Step 2: Switch to Text Mode

Select text mode from the toolbar and the content reopens without the surrounding design.

Navigation, images and sidebars drop away.

✓ Controlepunt: The article shows as plain paragraphs on a clean background.

Step 3: Enlarge Text if Needed

Use enlarge text to size the words comfortably before you start.

How to Use ReadSpeaker Dictionary and Translator

Dictionary and Translation lets you look up or translate any word without leaving the page.

Language translation and dictionary lookup share one pop up menu.

Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.

Step 1: Highlight the Selected Text

Drag across the word or passage you do not recognise.

Step 2: Choose From the Menu

Pick Translate, Dictionary or Listen from the menu that appears.

Translation runs through Google Translate or DeepL, capped at 5,000 characters.

✓ Controlepunt: A small panel shows the definition or the translated sentence.

Step 3: Listen to the Result

Press the play button to hear the translated text or the definition spoken.

ReadSpeaker Pro-tips en sneltoetsen

These are the details that save the most time once you know them.

Toetsenbord sneltoetsen

webReader uses access keys. The modifier differs by browser and operating system.

Actie	Access key
Focus the listen button	Modifier + K
Focus player and start reading	Modifier + L
Stop met lezen	Modifier + X
Open or close the toolbar	Modifier + 1
Instellingen	Modifier + S
Page mask	Modifier + M
Text mode	Modifier + V
Download mp3	Modifier + D

Inside the player, Tab moves between controls and Enter activates one.

Features Most People Miss

• Download mp3: Readers can download the spoken page for personal use, straight from the toolbar.
• Reading language: Change the reading language from the toolbar without reloading the current page.
• Click and listen: Turn it on and any paragraph is read when you click it.
• Writing support: ReadSpeaker includes spell check, word prediction and dictation inside the TextAid tool.
• Exam module: TextAid can restrict features and whitelist URLs during assessments.
• Other settings: Depending on your configuration, the panel may also expose automatic scrolling and the pop-up menu.

Veelvoorkomende fouten die je moet vermijden bij ReadSpeaker

Mistake #1: Expecting website visitors to log in

Mistake #2: Mixing up webReader and TextAid

Mistake #3: Reusing generated audio without checking

Probleemoplossing voor ReadSpeaker

Problem: The listen button does not appear

Oorzaak: The script has not loaded, often due to an ad blocker or a caching plugin.

Repareren: Allow the script on that website, clear the cache, then reload the page.

Problem: Audio plays but nothing is highlighted

Oorzaak: Highlighting was changed from the default settings, or the markup cannot be mapped.

Repareren: Open settings, restore highlighting, and pick a stronger text color.

Problem: A linked document will not read

Oorzaak: The file type is unsupported, or the document link points somewhere docReader cannot reach.

Repareren: Check the format, then confirm the docReader button passes the full document URL.

Problem: Scanned images produce poor text

Oorzaak: TextAid runs OCR on images, and accuracy on low quality scans is not guaranteed.

Repareren: Re-upload a higher resolution scan, or use a text based file where you can.

📌 Opmerking: Als geen van deze oplossingen uw probleem verhelpt, neem dan contact op met de ondersteuning van ReadSpeaker.

Wat is ReadSpeaker?

ReadSpeaker is a text to speech company, not a single tool.

Its products read websites and documents aloud, support study, and power voices inside apps and apparaten.

Bekijk dit korte overzicht:

ReadSpeaker includes these tools:

• webReader: Adds the listen button to a website and reads web content aloud
• docReader: Reads documents linked on your website, with word and sentence highlighting
• Teksthulp: Literacy tool for students, with a personal library and writing support
• speechMaker: Browser app that turns text into a downloadable audio file
• speechCloud API: Cloud API for adding speech to your own product
• speechEngine SDK and SAPI: On-device speech for a Windows computer, mobile and embedded hardware
• speechServer: Server-side speech for on-premise and telephony use
• VoiceLab: Custom branded voices built with professional voice actors

It also supports transport, industrial and kiosk hardware where no internet connected device is guaranteed.

Following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines during development keeps your own site compatible.

Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze ReadSpeaker-recensie.

ReadSpeaker-prijzen

Here is what ReadSpeaker costs in 2026:

Plan	Prijs	Het beste voor
Prijs op maat	Contact for a quote	Websites, documents, APIs and custom voices
TextAid individual	From $9 per user per month	Studenten en individuele gebruikers

ReadSpeaker hanteert een prijsmodel op maat voor iedereen. Neem contact met hen op voor een offerte op maat.

TextAid is the one product with published individual pricing.

Gratis proefperiode: TextAid offers 14 days free with no card required.

Geld-terug-garantie: Not published. Terms sit inside your agreement.

Here is the pricing page as it stands:

💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: TextAid individual — the only plan you can start without talking to sales.

ReadSpeaker versus alternatieven

How does ReadSpeaker compare? Here is the competitive landscape:

Hulpmiddel	Het beste voor	Prijs	Beoordeling
ReadSpeaker	Toegankelijkheid van de website	Offerte op maat	⭐ 4
ElevenLabs	Voice realism	$5/maand	⭐ 4.8
Murf	Video voiceover	$29/maand	⭐ 4.6
Speechify	Mobiel lezen	$11,58/maand	⭐ 4,5
Natuurlijke lezer	Individuele studenten	$9,99/maand	⭐ 4.4
Play.ht	Snelle generatie	$31,20/maand	⭐ 4.4
Beschrijving	Podcast bewerken	$12/maand	⭐ 4.6
WellSaid Labs	Corporate e-learning	$44/maand	⭐ 4,5

Snelle keuzes:

• Beste overall: ReadSpeaker — the only one built around reading a live website.
• Beste budget: NaturalReader — cheap and simple for one person.
• Het meest geschikt voor beginners: Speechify — install it, point your phone, listen.
• Het beste voor spraakkwaliteit: ElevenLabs — still the most human sounding speech.

🎯 Alternatieven voor ReadSpeaker

Op zoek naar alternatieven voor ReadSpeaker? Dit zijn de beste opties:

• 🧠 Hume: Reads emotional tone from your script and shapes delivery to match it.
• 🎨 Murf: Studio editor with a large voice library and simple timing controls for video.
• 🚀 Speechify: Mobile first reader that scans printed pages with your phone camera.
• 🔧 Beschrijving: Edits audio by editing the transcript, which suits podcast teams.
• 🌟 ElevenLabs: Strongest raw voice realism, with cloning across many languages.
• ⚡ Play.ht: Fast generation and a wide voice library for marketing audio.
• 💼 Lovo: Bundles voice with a video-editor, handy for training clips.
• 📊 Lijstnr: Turns blog posts into podcast episodes with hosting included.
• 🎯 Podcastle: Recording studio and speech tools in one browser tab.
• 💰 Dupdub: Low entry pricing with avatars in the same dashboard.
• 🏢 WellSaid Labs: Corporate narration with tight pronunciation control for e-learning.
• 🔥 Revoicer: One time payment model instead of a monthly bill.
• 👶 NaturalReader: Simplest pick for one person who wants text read aloud.
• 🎤 Gewijzigd: Voice changing and dubbing aimed at film and game audio.
• ⭐ Speechelo: Budget tool for quick voiceovers on short marketing video.
• 🔒 TTS OpenAI: Developer API with predictable per character pricing.

Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Alternatieven voor ReadSpeaker gids.

⚔️ ReadSpeaker vergeleken

Here is how ReadSpeaker stacks up against each competitor:

• ReadSpeaker versus Hume: Hume reads emotion better; ReadSpeaker covers website accessibility and compliance work.
• ReadSpeaker versus Murf: Murf suits video producers; ReadSpeaker suits publishers who need an on page listen button.
• ReadSpeaker versus Speechify: Speechify is better on a phone; ReadSpeaker is better for institution wide rollouts.
• ReadSpeaker vs Descript: Descript edits recorded audio; ReadSpeaker generates speech from live web content.
• ReadSpeaker versus ElevenLabs: ElevenLabs sounds more human; ReadSpeaker ships the reading tools and the toolbar.
• ReadSpeaker vs Play.ht: Play.ht is faster to trial; ReadSpeaker offers deeper LMS integration.
• ReadSpeaker vs Lovo: Lovo bundles video editing; ReadSpeaker focuses on reading support.
• ReadSpeaker vs. Listnr: Listnr targets podcasters; ReadSpeaker targets schools, agencies and publishers.
• ReadSpeaker versus Podcast: Podcastle is a recording studio; ReadSpeaker is an accessibility layer for your website.
• ReadSpeaker versus Dupdub: Dupdub is cheaper upfront; ReadSpeaker supports larger deployments properly.
• ReadSpeaker versus WellSaid Labs: WellSaid excels at scripted narration; ReadSpeaker excels at reading pages nobody scripted.
• ReadSpeaker versus Revoicer: Revoicer costs less long term; ReadSpeaker adds translation and literacy tools.
• ReadSpeaker versus NaturalReader: NaturalReader is easier for one user; ReadSpeaker scales across a campus.
• ReadSpeaker versus Altered: Altered is built for media production; ReadSpeaker is built for readers.
• ReadSpeaker versus Speechelo: Speechelo is cheaper; ReadSpeaker supports far more languages and devices.
• ReadSpeaker versus TTS OpenAI: TTS OpenAI needs developers; ReadSpeaker ships finished tools for non technical teams.

Begin nu met het gebruik van ReadSpeaker.

Je hebt geleerd hoe je alle belangrijke functies van ReadSpeaker kunt gebruiken:

• ✅ speechMaker
• ✅ speechEngine SAPI
• ✅ Custom Text-to-Speech Voices
• ✅ TextAid Personal Library
• ✅ speechCloud API
• ✅ Gesynchroniseerde markering
• ✅ Reading Ruler
• ✅ Text Mode
• ✅ Dictionary and Translation

Volgende stap: Pick one tool and try it now.

Most people start with webReader on their own website.

It takes less than five minutes to brief your developer.

Veelgestelde vragen

Hoe werkt een ReadSpeaker?

On a website, the site owner adds webReader. Visitors press the listen button and the page is read aloud, with text highlighting following each word.

Hoe gebruik ik ReadSpeaker in Canvas?

TextAid is added to Canvas as an LTI 1.3 tool by an administrator. Students then open it from inside a course, with no download needed.

Hoe kan ik mijn scherm laten voorlezen?

Use the listen button on a speech enabled web page. To hear one part only, highlight the selected text and choose Listen from the menu.

Hoe activeer ik de voorleesfunctie?

Simply click Listen and the player opens. For documents, click the docReader button beside the file link, then press Listen in the toolbar.

Is ReadSpeaker gratis?

Mostly no. Website and developer products are quote based. TextAid is the exception, with published individual plans and a 14 day free trial.