Narrator

Narrator is a text-to-speech utility for macOS that reads aloud text from documents, web pages, emails and other sources. It allows users to listen to written content rather than reading it visually, and is often used by people with visual impairments, those who prefer auditory learning, or anyone wanting to consume text content hands-free. The app typically supports multiple voices, adjustable speech rate and pitch, and integration with the system clipboard.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">We could not find current information about Narrator's development status or whether a native Apple Silicon build exists. The bundle ID com.marinersoftware.narrator suggests the app comes from Mariner Software, a vendor that has not been highly active in recent macOS development. Before relying on this app beyond September 2028, contact Mariner Software directly to confirm whether they plan to ship a native Apple Silicon build — an Intel-only version will stop launching once Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28. If the developer cannot commit to a native version, consider using macOS's built-in VoiceOver accessibility feature (System Settings → Accessibility → VoiceOver), which is native and can read aloud any text on your screen, or alternative text-to-speech apps like NaturalReader or Speechify if you need a dedicated third-party tool.