Text to Speech

Text to Speech Hewizo removes ads and reads articles in over 30+ languages using state of the art AI text to speech engine TTS
What is Text to Speech?
Text to Speech Hewizo is a Chrome extension that uses advanced AI to read aloud articles in over 30+ languages. It offers numerous productivity features including ad removal, article saving for future use, and top news aggregation. It also features a customizable news feed, multi-device progress sync, dark mode, and the ability to convert URL articles to audio. Use it like a traditional podcast, enjoy your articles distraction-free and continue your reading seamlessly between devices.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.33 (40)
Version: 2.1.0 (Last updated: 2021-08-07)
Creation date: 2020-02-12
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size: 118.78K

Other platforms

Text to Speech (v0.1.2)
1.62 (13) 172
Text to Speech - TextSpeecher (v0.1.4)
1.00 (1) 160
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Extension summary

Text to speech (TTS) Hewizo extension that reads articles aloud in multiple languages using state of the art AI.

Hewizo is not only a text to speech (TTS) application, the extension offers multiple productivity features like, cleaning ads, saving articles for later use and aggregating top news from around the world.

Text to speech now supports more languages.

Features

  • Text to Speech Article reader
  • Listen to articles using a natural reader to produce the most human sounding voice in over 30+ languages
  • Convert article URLs to audio
  • Text to speech TTS feature that converts article URLs to audio
  • Conveniently opens/saves web articles on hewizo.com from our chrome extension
  • Syncs progress across multiple devices - Start reading on your laptop, continue where you left off on your phone
  • Dark mode helps you with eye strain
  • Allows personal customization - Only see news you care about
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and lightweight interface
  • Works better than some other text-to-speech extensions
  • Ability to start reading any paragraph with a single click
Cons
  • Doesn't work on many websites
  • Inconsistent performance (skips paragraphs, issues with pause/play button)
  • Limited voice options and lack of settings/customization
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work on specific websites, especially for academic texts
  • Issues with functionality and user experience
  • Desire for more settings and options for text highlighting
Recent reviews
nutnost registrace
by Vojta S, 2024-10-05

can't find the text on half or more websites I've views and attempted to use it.
by Darkest Love, 2024-04-20

Not even Trying to work! Hopeless!!
by Brendan Watts, 2024-03-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Text to Speech requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Text to Speech has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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