Word to MP3
Free online Word to MP3 converter for English DOCX files. No sign-up, no file uploads.
English text to convert
DOCX only · Up to 50 MB · No .doc
Only the first 10,000 characters are read here. For longer documents, use the SayTXT App ↗.
Advanced settings
These settings apply to your next MP3.
Add English text to generate an MP3.
How to convert a Word document to MP3
- 1
Import a DOCX file of up to 50 MB. Older .doc files must first be saved as DOCX.
- 2
Review the extracted paragraphs and edit the reading order if needed. Each MP3 converts only the first 10,000 characters; your full text is kept.
- 3
Choose a reading speed and generate an English male voice MP3. Listen here or download the file.
What gets read when you convert DOCX to MP3
The audio comes from the text in the preview, and each MP3 converts up to the first 10,000 characters. Check the preview before you generate.
Read aloud
- Paragraphs and lists
- Table text, cell by cell
- The visible text of links
- Tracked insertions
- Text formatted as hidden in Word
Not read aloud
- Headers and footers
- Footnotes and endnotes
- Comment text
- Tracked deletions
- Pictures
If your document contains hidden text, delete anything you do not want read aloud in the preview first.
Word to MP3 FAQ
Does this support old Word .doc files?
No. Open the document in a word processor and save a DOCX copy first.
Will the audio include the original formatting?
The tool reads extracted text. Pictures, layout and visual formatting do not become spoken audio. Check the preview for tables and unusual layouts.
Can I convert a long document?
Your full extracted text stays in the preview, but each MP3 converts only the first 10,000 characters, about 1,700 English words. To convert the rest, split the text into parts of up to 10,000 characters and generate one MP3 for each part. For longer listening, open the DOCX in the SayTXT app for iPhone or Android, which has no word limit.
Which languages and voices are supported?
English with one fixed male voice. Document format support does not mean other languages will be pronounced correctly.
Is my document uploaded?
No. File parsing, speech generation and MP3 encoding run locally. Voice and runtime files are downloaded from third-party providers; they do not receive your text or audio. This site uses Google Analytics to measure usage, such as page views, imports and MP3 generation. We do not send your text, files or audio to Google Analytics.
What audio will I get?
A 24 kHz mono MP3 at 128 kbps. The first use downloads voice files and the runtime; later visits can reuse available model cache but still initialize new sessions.
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