Gemini Can Read Aloud Google Docs with New “Audio” Feature

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Gemini Can Read Aloud Google Docs with New “Audio” Feature

Gemini Can Read Aloud Google Docs with New “Audio” Feature

Google is rolling out a Gemini-powered “Audio” option in Google Docs that reads text aloud with natural-sounding voices. This new tool makes it easier to proofread, multitask, and boost accessibility in everyday work.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 21, 2025

Have you ever caught a mistake in your writing only after hearing it out loud?

That’s about to get much easier.

Here's a Cool Tip: Use Google Docs' new Audio feature.

Google Docs' new Gemini-powered “Audio” option reads your documents back to you with natural, fluid speech.

This feature is more than a novelty; it’s a productivity booster, accessibility aid, and even a new way to process information when your eyes are tired from staring at screens all day.

What the Feature Is and Why It Matters

The new Audio button in Google Docs allows users to listen to their documents, sentence by sentence, in a voice generated by Gemini’s advanced text-to-speech models.

Unlike older robotic screen readers, Gemini produces speech with better pacing, intonation, and clarity.

This matters because:

Writers can catch awkward phrasing and errors by listening instead of just reading.

Educators and students can study material while walking or commuting.

Professionals with visual strain or accessibility needs can now consume Docs content more easily.

What You’ll Gain

Save time by proofreading with your ears.
Boost focus while multitasking.
Improve accessibility for you and your team.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here's how to do it.

On the Web/Desktop:

Open any Google Docs document, docs.google.com.
Click on the Tools menu in the top navigation bar.
Select Audio.
Click on Listen to this tab.
A small playback player appears.
Use the controls to play, pause, adjust speed, and select a narrator voice.

fig. 1 Hear Your Google Docs

Pros and Cons

Pros

Seamless integration with Docs, no extra software needed.
Natural, human-like reading quality.
Great for editing, studying, and accessibility.

Cons

Requires an internet connection since it runs on Gemini’s servers.
Voice options may be limited at launch.
Not yet available in all languages or regions.

Configuration Guide

The feature requires no special configuration.

Once you have access to it through one of the eligible subscriptions, it will appear automatically in the "Tools" menu.

There are no settings to toggle or extensions to install.

Feature Access

This feature is currently available in English on the web and is exclusive to a specific group of users and subscribers.

This includes:

Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers
Business Standard and Plus customers
Enterprise Standard and Plus customers
Users with the Gemini Education, Gemini Education Premium, Gemini Business, or Gemini Enterprise add-ons

A standard Google account or Google Workspace account without one of these specific subscriptions will not have access to this feature.

Score

Score | Criterion | Justification

Value: 9/10
Strongly improves proofreading, accessibility, and multitasking.

Usability: 8/10
Simple to access, though voice options are still limited.

Wow Factor: 7/10
Not brand new technology, but the Gemini integration makes it smooth and natural.

Total: 24/30 → 👍 Good. Worth adopting for most users.

Key Takeaways

Gemini’s new “Audio” feature in Google Docs makes listening to your documents simple, polished, and practical.

It helps writers, students, and business users catch mistakes, reduce eye strain, and improve accessibility with minimal effort.

Try It Yourself

Head to Google Docs today, look for the Audio button, and listen to your work.

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Gemini Can Read Aloud Google Docs with New “Audio” Feature

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