Version ⁨25.02.6 (6381f184)⁩ Python 3.9.18 Qt 6.6.2 PyQt 6.6.1 Windows 11 Pro. I upgraded with winget yesterday Anki Anki.Anki 25.02.6 Background, I have been using my own custom made card templates for years to take advantage of Windows built-in TTS. I have changed absolutely nothing in my ca…

The beta release might be an option for you too. There was also one final patch 25.02.7 build that you could try. There’s been no other reports that mention TTS issues in the patch builds – so I wonder if the issue is 25.02.6-only? Thanks! Yes, I think you’re right. I just tested 25.06b1 and 25…

Thanks, that minimum reproducible case helps a lot! Since there were a lot of security updates in those patch builds, definitely check what happens in safe mode – Troubleshooting Checklist #2 Troubleshooting - Anki Manual . The final thing that I think would help is for you to go to Help > About –…

I don’t have any add-ons installed at all.

No worries, @Danika_Dakika . Unfortunately, Safe mode didn’t change a thing. This is the debug info: Anki 25.02.6 (6381f184) Python 3.9.18 Qt 6.6.2 PyQt 6.6.1 Platform: Windows-10-10.0.26100

To see a list of all available languages/voices, place the following on your card template: {{tts-voices:}}

That’s an interesting idea @Keks ! Maybe the template just isn’t connecting to the TTS voice anymore. @ljredux , that’s not to say you can’t use this voice again, but perhaps Windows is labelling the voice differently now, so it’s worth checking what voices are listed. You can also try any other voi…

There’s no difference I’m afraid. Anki 25.02.5 (29192d15): TTS voices available: {{tts en_GB voices=Microsoft_George}} {{tts en_GB voices=Microsoft_Hazel}} {{tts en_GB voices=Microsoft_Hazel}} {{tts en_GB voices=Microsoft_Susan}} {{tts en_US voices=Microsoft_Zira}} {{tts fr_FR voices=Microso…

Thanks, checking those extra things helps!

No worries! I’m happy to stick with 25.02.5, but if you need anything else, let me know.

Just adding this in case it helps. Anki 25.02.5: Generates the file C:\Users\ljredux\AppData\Local\Temp\anki_temp\tts.wav when the card is shown. The file is deleted when Anki closes. Anki 25.02.6: Does not generate tts.wav in that folder; the folder remains empty.

Just reporting: I’m also having the same issue. TTS sounds are not playing whether using built-in TTS or AwesomeTTS/HyperTTS add-ons.

TTS broke on me in the latest update - 25.02.6

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TTS broke on me in the latest update - 25.02.6

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