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# How do I hear my script read aloud?

Scriptation can read your script aloud in [Playback Mode](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-is-playback-mode-dg5uqr/) — useful for table reads, rehearsals, self-tapes, or hands-free silent scrolling.

|| 📝 NOTE: This article describes the read-aloud workflow in **Scriptation 6.0 and later**, where reading, rehearsing, and recording are all part of Playback Mode. If you're on **5.1.16 or earlier**, see [What is Read Mode?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-is-read-mode-r2rpf5/)

Playback Mode replaces what used to be three separate modes (Read, Rehearse, Record). Depending on what you're trying to do:

* **For a table read or hands-free silent scrolling** — see [What is Playback Mode?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-is-playback-mode-dg5uqr/) for the basics.
* **To rehearse a specific character** with Scriptation reading everyone else's lines — see [How do I set up a rehearsal?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-set-up-a-rehearsal-1uyndsh/).
* **To record a video of yourself performing** — see [How do I record a self-tape audition?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-record-a-self-tape-audition-1fpb5b6/).

For better-sounding voices, see [Are there better Playback voices available?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/are-there-better-playback-voices-available-wbbvl2/) for offline options, or [How do I use premium AI Voices for Playback?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-use-premium-ai-voices-for-playback-zic7cr/) for premium AI voices.

|| 📝 NOTE: The text-to-speech readback feature requires an **Industry Pro subscription**. If Playback isn't working for you, make sure you're subscribed to Industry Pro. Also, after opening Playback Mode, be sure to tap the **speaker icon** at the bottom center of the screen to unmute before pressing Play — otherwise the script will scroll silently.

# What's Next

[What is Playback Mode?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-is-playback-mode-dg5uqr/)
[How do I set up a rehearsal?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-set-up-a-rehearsal-1uyndsh/)
[How do I record a self-tape audition?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-record-a-self-tape-audition-1fpb5b6/)
[Are there better Playback voices available?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/are-there-better-playback-voices-available-wbbvl2/)