Text-to-Speech with Amazon Polly and Python

Convert textual content into audible speech with natural-sounding voices provided by Amazon Polly.

Overview

This simple Python script enables users to input text and generate a spoken version using the Amazon Polly service, known for its high-quality, lifelike vocal output.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6+
• An AWS Account
• AWS CLI configured with necessary credentials

Installation

1. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Configuration: Create a .env file and add your AWS credentials:

   AWS_ACCESS_KEY=YOUR_ACCESS_KEY
   AWS_SECRET_KEY=YOUR_SECRET_KEY
   AWS_REGION=YOUR_REGION

Usage

Run the script and listen to the synthesized speech:

python main.py