What the app does
Simple Voice Reader converts user-provided text into spoken audio. Users can type or paste text, import TXT, RTF, or PDF files, listen in the app, and export audio files.
Local text handling
Text entered or imported into Simple Voice Reader is processed on the user's Mac for the app's reading and export features. The Mac App Store build does not require an account login.
Voice engines
The Mac App Store build includes bundled American English Kokoro voices and selected American English Apple system voices. The App Store build does not include Edge voices and does not send spoken text to Microsoft Edge TTS.
Files selected by the user
When a user imports a file or chooses an export destination, Simple Voice Reader accesses the selected file or folder for that requested action. Exported audio is saved where the user chooses.
Audio exports
Rendered audio files are created on the user's Mac. If Smart Chapter Export is enabled, the app can create separate audio files for detected chapters.
Data we sell
Walter Claw Software LLC does not sell personal information and is not in the business of brokering user data.
Support email
If a user emails support, Walter Claw Software LLC receives the information included in that email, such as the sender address, message contents, screenshots, sample text, and attachments. We use that information to respond to the support request.
Website
The Walter Claw Software website is informational. We do not intentionally collect personal information through this product page unless a visitor chooses to contact us by email.
Children
Simple Voice Reader is not directed to children under 13, and Walter Claw Software LLC does not knowingly collect personal information from children through this app or website.
Contact
Privacy questions can be sent to legal@walterclawsoftware.com. Product support questions can be sent to support@walterclawsoftware.com.