About VoiceForge - Free AI Voice Generator
Free AI-powered text to speech for everyone, everywhere.
VoiceForge is an open-source AI-powered text-to-speech web application built to make neural voice generation accessible without account setup for normal web use. The project includes a Docker deployment configuration and can be hosted on a compatible container platform.
Our Mission
We believe natural-sounding speech synthesis should not be locked behind expensive enterprise plans. VoiceForge democratizes access to neural TTS technology, making it freely accessible for content creators, educators, developers, and accessibility advocates worldwide.
Technology Stack
- Backend: Python 3.11 / Flask / Gunicorn with Docker deployment support
- TTS Engine: edge-tts (third-party neural speech service)
- Translation: LibreTranslate, Argos, and MyMemory provider fallback
- Frontend: Vanilla HTML5 / CSS3 / JS - Google Material Design
- Fonts: Google Sans + Roboto + Roboto Mono (Google Fonts)
New Features in This Version
- Auto-Translate: Automatically translates your text when you select a voice in a different language. Edit the result before generating.
- SSML Compatibility Helper: one-click tag insertion and compatibility conversion for common speech-markup drafts.
- Pronunciation Helper: Replace specific words with phonetic spellings or alternatives to fix mispronunciations.
- Duration Estimator: Real-time calculation of estimated audio duration based on word count and speed setting.
- Speed Presets: One-click presets for Slow (0.75x), Normal (1.0x), Fast (1.25x), and Faster (1.5x).
- Bilingual UI: Full English / Chinese interface with instant switching via the globe button.
Container Deployment
- Build the included Docker image on your container platform.
- Set SITE_URL and CORS_ORIGINS to the public production origin.
- Keep API rate limits enabled and place the application behind a trusted reverse proxy or edge firewall.
- Use the included /healthz endpoint for deployment health checks.
VoiceForge is an independent open-source project, not affiliated with Microsoft, Google, or HuggingFace Inc.