Introduction

We are frequently asked about using TextAloud from the command line.  While the basic TextAloud does not support command line options, we do have an advanced version available for purchase which will support most often needed commands via the command line.  This opens up the possibility of easily using TextAloud from batch files and external programs to speak files or automatically create audio files.

Licensing

NOTE: TextAloud API and Command Line Versions are not available for use with Acapela  or Nuance Voices.

The TextAloud command line version must be licensed.  This license is $250 over normal purchase costs.  This means that you must own a license for TextAloud purchased via
http://nextup.com/purchase.html

and then there is a one-time $250 charge for the command line version.  This one time $250 covers an entire companies use of the command line version, although you must still license TextAloud for each machine it is used on.  Volume discounts on this are available.  When ready to purchase, contact support@nextup.com

Trying the Command Line Version before purchase

 Details below will get you started using the command line version of TextAloud  Advanced customer support via email for the command line version is available, charged at $100/hr (minimum $50), but the documentation should provide enough details to get you going.

The command line version is only available with TextAloud 2.0.  If you do not have TextAloud 2.0, download it at
http://www.nextup.com/TextAloud/download.html

Next, download and unzip the following .zip file
http://nextupdownloads.com/files/TACL120.zip

The file contains a document file explaining how to get started with the command line client, as well as several .bat files showing different usages.

If you have any questions regarding the TextAloud command line, let us know at support@nextup.com