Amazon Polly

What is Amazon Polly?

Amazon Polly is a text-to-speech (TTS) service from Amazon Web Services (AWS). It uses deep learning to convert written text into natural-sounding speech, letting developers add voice capabilities to their applications. Polly supports a wide selection of languages, accents, and voices, with adjustable speech rate, volume, pitch, and word pronunciation.

Common uses include e-learning, accessibility tools for people with disabilities, and customer engagement. You can generate speech from sample or custom text in the AWS Management Console, preview the result, and export it as MP3 or OGG. Developers can also integrate Polly directly into applications using AWS SDKs and APIs, and monitor usage and costs through their AWS account.

Who created Amazon Polly?

Amazon Polly was developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is part of Amazon.com. Amazon was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994. Polly uses deep learning to produce lifelike speech across a wide range of languages and voices.