How to Add Natural Voices in Windows 11 Narrator
You add natural voices to Windows 11 Narrator by installing them directly through the Settings app.
Natural voices in Windows 11 Narrator offer a significant upgrade over the older, robotic text-to-speech options. These voices utilize advanced technology to sound more human-like, making screen content easier to comprehend.
This enhancement allows for clearer communication of your PC’s elements, improving your overall navigation experience.
For instance, you can install a new voice by navigating to Settings > Accessibility > Narrator, and then selecting “Add natural voices.”
Open Settings, navigate to Accessibility, then Narrator. Click “Add” under Narrator’s voices, choose a natural voice, and click Install. Wait for the download to complete.
Troubleshooting Natural Voices
If your natural voices aren’t showing up in Windows 11, make sure your internet is connected because you need it to download the language packs from the Microsoft Store.
Language Support and Integration
Natural voices are available in many languages. You can find the full list on the official Microsoft language support page. These voices integrate directly with Narrator and other accessibility tools like Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge. Once downloaded, these TTS engines work offline for your convenience.
How to Remove Natural Voices (Admin Required)
You can remove Natural Voices in Windows 11 to free up storage space, but you’ll need administrator access to do it.
- Open the PowerShell app as an administrator.
- Type the following command to see a list of your installed voices:
Get-AppxPackage -Name "*Voice*" | Select Name, PackageFullName
- Find the package name in the list, then run this command to remove it (replace the example text with the specific package name from your list):
Remove-AppxPackage -Package MicrosoftWindows.Voice.en-US.Aria.1_1.0.8.0_x64__cw5n1h2txyewySummary
Adding natural voices to Windows 11 Narrator makes using your computer much easier by providing a smoother, more human-like reading experience for all your content.
Why are natural voices not showing up in Narrator settings?
Natural voices might not be showing up in Narrator settings if your computer lost its internet connection during the download, so check your connection and Windows Update status.
Can I use natural voices offline after installation?
Yes, you can use natural voices offline in Windows 11 once they are fully downloaded and installed, as they are stored locally on your system.
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