Selected text to speech

With this extension, you can speech to the selected text.

Selected text to speech - Chrome Extension

Selected text to speech is a Chrome extension that allows you to convert selected text into speech. It is useful for improving pronunciation and understanding difficult sentences.
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Extension stats

Users: 171
9
Rating: 4.20
(5)
Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-29)
Creation date: 2022-01-27
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size: 17.47K

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Extension summary

This Chrome extension allows users to easily listen to selected text in the world's 10 most popular languages. By integrating a simple and user-friendly interface, you can select your preferred language from a dropdown menu and hear the text spoken aloud using a high-quality Text-to-Speech (TTS) service. The extension supports English, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Spanish, French, Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Russian, and Japanese, enabling you to experience content in multiple languages with just a click. Perfect for language learners, global travelers, or anyone looking to understand content in another language.

Key Features: Listen to any selected text in 10 of the world's most widely spoken languages. Choose your preferred language using an intuitive dropdown menu with country flags. Seamless integration with Google’s Text-to-Speech service for high-quality audio. User-friendly interface with quick language switching. Ideal for language practice, accessibility, or learning pronunciation in different languages.

How to Use: Select the text you want to hear on any webpage. Open the extension and choose your desired language from the dropdown menu. The extension will play the selected text in your chosen language. Enhance your browsing experience by listening to content in multiple languages!

User reviews

It only works with real short selections and is grayed out for most text I have tried.
by John Austin, 2024-08-02

first tts with real sounding voice
by mate, 2023-02-25

I like it! Very useful
by İsmail Akgöz, 2022-01-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Selected text to speech does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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