How can I convert the text in a text file into audio for free of charge?

Gemini said Converting text to audio for free can be done through several methods depending on whether you prefer a quick online tool or a more robust command-line solution that fits into your Ubuntu workflow. 1. Command-Line Solutions (Ubuntu Terminal) Since you are a proficient Linux user, these local tools are often the most efficient for batch processing text files without privacy concerns or character limits. gTTS (Google Text-to-Speech) This uses Google’s TTS API and produces very clear, natural-sounding .mp3 files. Install: pip install gTTS Usage: Bash gtts-cli -f input.txt -o audio.mp3