I’m looking for a text-to-speech (TTS) program to read out sensitive text on Tails and meets the following criteria:
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Runs locally, doesn’t transmit or permanently store the text it is reading out.
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Has an clear voice.
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Can read selected documents.
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Can read selected text.
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Supports pausing, stopping, and change of speed.
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Open source.
Before someone mentions it, yes, Tails includes a screen reader for accessibility. But it is used to read out every element I interact with in the UI rather than to read out a specific text. It also doesn’t seem to meet most of the criteria I laid out with the exception of #1.
I have used Read Aloud (browser extension) in the past and it has the potential to meet all of the criteria. One major problem with Read Aloud is that it is a browser extension, so I don’t know how much that could impact my security and anonymity. One idea I have is to go on airplane mode while I have it installed, but that would limit me to offline work only.
Another option is to enable additional software in Tails and install a TTS program that way. But since I don’t have a specific program in mind, it isn’t really an option until I find something which meets my criteria. Suggestions are welcome.