Create an email message in TextEdit and launch this Automator application. Your message will be converted to an audio file and attached to an email message that you can send to a friend. The audio file is saved in .aiff format so it will be a large file if your message is long. This application is best for short messages you want to send as audio files.

Automator Workflow

Automator workflow - audio email message

Step 1:    New Mail Message

  • Account: Select Default Account or the email account you want to use to send the message


Step 2:    Get Contents of TextEdit Document (no options)

Step 3:    Text to Audio File

  • System Voice: Select the voice you want to use for the message and check it by pressing the Play button
  • Save As: Type the file name you want for the audio file in the text box
  • Where: Select the location to save the audio file


Step 4:    Add Attachments to Front Message (no options)