Want to add an interactive text-to-speech tool to your Blogger site? In this guide, you'll learn how to create a dedicated page on Blogger and embed a fully functional TTS (Text-to-Speech) converter using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — all in a few simple steps.
1. What This Tool Does
The text-to-speech converter allows users to type or paste any text and convert it into spoken audio using their browser’s built-in speech engine. It's especially useful for improving accessibility and user engagement on your blog.
2. Steps to Create the Tool Page on Blogger
Follow these instructions to set up the tool:
- Log in to your Blogger dashboard.
- Go to Pages → click New Page.
- Click the HTML tab (not 'Compose').
- Paste the full HTML code (see below).
- Give the page a title, such as Text-to-Speech Converter.
- Click Publish.
3. Full Code to Paste
Copy the following HTML code and paste it directly into the page's HTML editor. This code combines structure, styling, and functionality in a single block so it works right away.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Text-to-Speech Converter</title>
<style>
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
background: #f8f8f8;
}
.container {
max-width: 600px;
margin: 50px auto;
background: #ffffff;
padding: 30px;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
text-align: center;
}
textarea {
width: 100%;
height: 150px;
padding: 10px;
font-size: 16px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
resize: none;
}
button {
padding: 10px 20px;
font-size: 16px;
background-color: #4CAF50;
color: white;
border: none;
cursor: pointer;
}
button:hover {
background-color: #45a049;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="container">
<h2>Text-to-Speech Converter</h2>
<p>Type or paste your text below, then click the button to hear it spoken aloud.</p>
<textarea id="text-input" placeholder="Enter text here..."></textarea>
<br>
<button id="speak-button">Convert to Speech</button>
</div>
<script>
document.getElementById('speak-button').addEventListener('click', function() {
const text = document.getElementById('text-input').value;
if (text.trim() !== '') {
const utterance = new SpeechSynthesisUtterance(text);
speechSynthesis.speak(utterance);
} else {
alert('Please enter some text.');
}
});
</script>
</body>
</html>
4. Final Result
Once you've published the page, visitors to your blog will see a clean, user-friendly interface where they can input text and instantly hear it spoken. The tool uses the browser’s built-in speech capabilities, so no plugins are required.
5. Tips for Enhancing the Tool
- Add speech rate and pitch sliders using JavaScript.
- Allow users to choose from available system voices.
- Translate the UI text if your audience is multilingual.
Conclusion
Embedding a working text-to-speech tool into your Blogger site is easier than it seems. By following the steps in this guide, you can offer your readers a useful accessibility feature and demonstrate your blog’s modern capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does this work on all browsers?
The tool works in most modern browsers, including Chrome, Edge, and Safari. However, some older browsers may not support the Web Speech API.
Will it work on mobile devices?
Yes, provided the mobile browser supports speech synthesis. Most Android and iOS browsers do.
Can users download the audio?
Not directly using this tool. To allow downloads, you'll need to integrate a server-side speech synthesis API or use a library that can capture and save the output as an audio file.
Can I customise the style to match my blog?
Absolutely. You can change the colours, fonts, and layout by editing the CSS section in the provided code.
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