Balabolka

Balabolka is a text-to-speech program for Windows that reads on-screen text using the computer voices installed on the system. It is intended for users who want to listen to text or turn written material into audio files. The program can also read text copied to the clipboard and display text from supported documents.

Balabolka supports files such as DOC, DOCX, EPUB, PDF, RTF, HTML, TXT-related formats, and various spreadsheet and presentation formats. Text can be exported as WAV, MP3, MP4, OGG, or WMA audio. Voice settings can be adjusted through Microsoft Speech API versions, including speech rate and pitch. Reading can be controlled from the system tray or with global hotkeys, while font and background colors can be customized on screen. A substitution list using regular-expression rules can help change how particular words are pronounced.

The program can store synchronized text in external LRC files or in MP3 tags, allowing compatible computer and digital audio players to show the text in time with playback. This makes Balabolka suitable for preparing audio that retains an associated, synchronized text display. Its support for multiple document formats places it in the Windows text-to-speech and document-reading category.

Balabolka is listed on MirrorNest for the Windows platform, and MirrorNest links directly to the official release instead of mirroring the software. The license is not specified in the available information, so readers should check the official release for licensing terms. The package can accept the /NOICON parameter to remove the Balabolka desktop icon during installation.