ClaroSpeak

A simple text-to-speech reader with editing, proofing, speaking dictionary, color changing and word prediction.

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ClaroSpeak - Inclusive Text-to-Speech Chrome Extension

'ClaroSpeak' is a handy Chrome extension designed to aid reading and writing processes. It converts written text to speech and supports fifteen languages. Key features include the ability to open multiple formats including PDFs, Word, and RTF documents, speech recognition for dictation, color customization, a speaking dictionary, and word prediction. It also incorporates Google's spellcheck. ClaroSpeak finds extensive use in educational settings, particularly for individuals with dyslexia and visual impairments, as it offers the option to modify the presentation of the text.

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Extension stats

By: Claro Software

Users: 40,000+

Rating: 3.50

(18)

Version: 12.1.14 (Last updated: 2021-05-05)

Creation date: 2018-02-12

Risk:

Permissions:

audioCapture
contextMenus
notifications
identity
identity.email
alarms
storage
http://*/
https://www.googleapis.com/
{"fileSystem":["write","retainEntries","directory"]}

Size: 12.16M

Email: su*****@clarosoftware.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 4,363 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#9974 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 31

Other platforms

ClaroSpeak (v1.1.3)

7,281+ 4.20

(18)

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Reads PDFs beautifully
Assists with writing
Nice speed

Cons

Takes up too much space
Stops reading after a few words
Word prediction is not very good

Most mentioned

Reads PDFs beautifully
Stops reading after a few words
Word prediction

User reviews

I hate it takes up too much space and I don't know how to delete it ╰༼ཀДཀ༽╯

Cooper, 2019-08-17

Very helpful app! Reads my PDFs beautifully and I love the features to assist with writing.

Julie Smith, 2017-10-11

Great software. Only problem with the webversion for chrome and that is only reads a few words and then stops. Please fix. happy to pay for software ...

Vishen Maharaj, 2017-04-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

ClaroSpeak requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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Risk likelihood

ClaroSpeak has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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