1. What are the core advantages of NaturalReader?

NaturalReader provides you with the high quality, most human sounding voices. It is compatible with many application programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer. And it is incredibly easy to use. You’ll find that NaturalReader offers you the most benefits with the lowest prices.

2. What products do you provide, what are the differences?

Currently, we provide three versions of NaturalReader for your preference. They are Free version, Professional version and Enterprise version. The main difference is that the Enterprise and Professional versions support AT&T Natural Voices, while the Free version does not. Additionally, the Professional version has more powerful functions than the Free one and the Enterprise version can be used to edit audio files. To find out the details, go to Compare Products.

3. What voices are used in the Free version?

Please note that in the Free version, only Microsoft Mary voice is available. 

4. What voices are included in the Professional and Enterprise bundles?

Both the Enterprise and Professional bundles include 2 AT&T Natural Voices: one male voice such as Natural Mike 16k Voice and one female voice such as Natural Crystal 16k Voice. To listen to AT&T Natural Voices samples, please click here. 

5. Why are Natural Voices not available in the Free version?

Due to licensing restrictions, we are not permitted to include these natural sounding voices in the Free version. Although the Microsoft Mary voice may sound a bit mechanical, it allows you to experience how the text-to-speech technology can benefit your daily routines. 

6. Is NaturalReader easy to use?

Yes, NaturalReader is quite easy to use. Just one click, you can have your computer read any text from any application aloud without having to copy and paste the text from these applications. We provide add-in toolbars, hot keys and a mini floating bar for your preference. 

7. Does NaturalReader support other language voices besides English?

Yes. Besides Mike and Crystal voices, we sell premium voices from AT&T such as US voices Claire & Rich, UK voices Audrey & Charles, as well as French, German and Spanish voices. You can hear samples of these voices by clicking here.

You can order these Natural Voices after you have purchased NaturalReader. Please note that this means you have to first buy either the Enterprise or the Professional version.

8. Does NaturalReader support XML controls?

Yes.

      

9. Does NaturalReader support command line? Do you provide OCX, or dll components for developers?

Not yet. But we are working for it. 

10. Can I redistribute your Free version?

Yes, you can download it, use it and redistribute it for free. But you should notify us and get our permission first when you intend to redistribute it.  

11. Does NaturalReader support MP3?

Yes! NaturalReader allows you to convert text into MP3, WAV and OGG files. You can create audio files from your email messages, articles, web surfing, any text you want to transfer to your MP3 player and listen on the go!    

 

12. Can NaturalReader read web pages DIRECTLY in Internet Explorer?

Yes! We insert a reader toolbar in your Internet Explorer application. By simply selecting the part you want to hear, and then clicking the Text to Voice button, you can have your computer read what you selected aloud.   

13. Can NaturalReader read text DIRECTLY in Microsoft Word?

Yes! There is an add-in toolbar in MS Word application that offers you a quicker and simpler way of reading text without using the Copy and Paste function.   

 

14. Can NaturalReader read an Adobe PDF file DIRECTLY?

Yes! Just open a PDF file and select the desired part, you can have your computer read it aloud by simply using the hot keys or the NaturalReader's MiniBoard. Please note that the premise is that NaturalReader software is running.

    

15. Can NaturalReader read Emails DIRECTLY?

Yes! You can easily hear your Emails by clicking the Text to Voice button on the Microsoft Outlook add-in toolbar. Plus you will be notified when you receive new emails.  If your email is in other email applications such as Microsoft Outlook Express, you can simply use hot keys or NaturalReader's MiniBoard to listen to it. 

               

16. Can NaturalReader read within a document?

Yes! Just highlight the part you want to listen to, click Text to Voice. 

17. What is your one-click technology?

One-click technology means no hassle of copying and pasting text like other text-to-speech software, all you have to do is select any text and press one hot key. 

18. I would like to distribute audio files created by NaturalReader software, how do I purchase licenses?

Due to licensing restrictions, We don't have the right to give you the permission to redistribute the sound files.

if you really would like to redistribute the audio files, you may have to contact the voice provider (AT&T, Neospeech) to buy the licenses.