Speak Any Text

Select any text you want to read and just listen to it!
What is Speak Any Text?
'Speak Any Text' is a Chrome extension that turns any selected text into audio. It uses advanced Text-to-Speech technologies and Google's Text-to-Speech API for language auto-detection. Users can select any text, then click the extension icon to listen to it. It assists in reducing the strain of reading and supports 56 different languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, etc.

Extension stats

Users: 8,000+
Rating: 3.70 (64)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2017-05-25)
Creation date: 2017-05-25
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • contextMenus
Size: 33.57K

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Extension summary

Are your eyes tired of reading? Select any text you want to read and just listen to it! Instant Speech will convert the text into human speech, so you’ll no longer have to read. Instant Speech pronounces selected text using latest Text-to-Speech technologies with language auto-detection. The extension can read any text in 56 languages.

How to use: – Select the text you want to read. – Click the Instant Speech icon to start listening or right-click the text and choose “Read with Instant Speech” – To stop the speech at any time click the icon again

This extension uses the Google Text-to-Speech API. Please rate the extension if you like it.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works great for many users
  • Supports multiple languages
  • User-friendly and easy to install
Cons
  • Text-to-speech voice sounds mechanical and unpleasant
  • Dictation speed is too slow even at maximum settings
  • Inconsistent functionality; some users report it does not work
Most mentioned
  • Dictation speed issues
  • Voice quality concerns
  • Inconsistent performance
Recent reviews
Gratuit et recommandé.
by Rossernalie Masuko, 2024-08-12

Smother then most free text to speak extensions out there.
by Brian Musser, 2024-08-02

Does not work.
by Kimberly C, 2024-07-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Speak Any Text may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Speak Any Text has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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