speechalbumapp

Speech Album

A free, kid friendly app designed to help non-verbal children communicate through pictures, recordings, and text-to-speech.

How to Use

Children Main View

1. Tap a Picture to hear the word spoken aloud
2. Pictures speak either:
   • Your custom voice recording (if you recorded one)
   • System text-to-speech voice (if no recording)
3. Colorful tiles are organized by category in folders or at the main grid
4. Auto-close: The tile automatically closes after 1-10 seconds (or tap to close manually)

For Parents/Caregivers - Edit Mode

Enter Edit Mode:

• Tap the Edit button (pencil icon) in the top toolbar

Add a Picture

1. Tap the + (Add Picture) button
2. Choose a Photo from your device library or Take a Photo with the camera
3. Required: Enter a Title/Label (this will be spoken when tapped)
4. Optional: Record your own voice
   • Toggle “Use voice recording” on
   • Tap “Record” to capture your voice (max duration matches auto-close setting)
   • Tap “Play” to preview
   • Tap “Retake” to re-record
5. Tap Save

Edit or Delete a Picture

1. While in Edit Mode, long-press or tap a tile to select it
2. Delete: Tap the trash icon or use the context menu → Delete
3. Move to Folder: Select multiple tiles → Tap “Move (top right corner arrow)” → Choose destination folder

Drag to Reorder Tiles

1. While in Edit Mode, long-press and drag a tile to reorder it

Organize with Folders

1. Tap New Folder button (folder icon)
2. Create Folder: Enter folder name
3. Move items to folder: Select tiles → “Move (top right corner arrow)” → Choose folder destination
4. Edit Folder:
   • Tap the folder tile to open it
   • Set a thumbnail image: Tap “Edit Picture” on folder
5. Rename Folder: Long-press folder → “Rename”
6. Delete Folder: Long-press folder → “Delete”

Settings ⚙️

Tap the Settings gear icon to customize:

🎨 Display

• Tile Size: Slide to adjust tile size from small (140px) to large (360px)
• Use Colors & Gradients: Toggle for plain tiles vs. colorful backgrounds

📸 Limits

• Max Pictures: Set maximum number of tiles allowed (10-100)

⏱️ Preview Behavior

• Auto-close After: Choose 1, 2, 3, 5 seconds, or Manual mode (tap to close)
  • Default is 2 seconds

🎤 Voice

• Speech Speed: Slide to adjust voice speed (slower is often clearer)
• Voice: Choose from available system voices or use default

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Privacy & Storage

Speech Album is completely local-only and privacy-first:

• ✅ All pictures and recordings stored on your iPad only
• ✅ No internet connection required
• ✅ No data collection or tracking
• ✅ No third-party services or analytics
• ✅ Complete privacy for your child

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

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Support

Have a question or encountered a bug?

• Open an Issue: Create an issue on GitHub
• Visit Documentation: Speech Album Help

We’d love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us make Speech Album better for children who need it most.

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License

Speech Album is released as freeware for personal and educational use.