ClaroSpeak

ClaroSpeak

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

What is ClaroSpeak?
'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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Stats
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.50 (18)
Version: 12.1.14 (Last updated: 2021-05-05)
Creation date: 2018-02-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • audioCapture
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • identity
  • identity.email
  • alarms
  • storage
  • http://*/
  • https://www.googleapis.com/
  • {"fileSystem":["write","retainEntries","directory"]}
Size: 12.16M
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

An easy-to-use App to support reading and writing.

  • Open PDF, Microsoft Word and RTF documents or write your own.

  • Speak back text with highlighting in fifteen languages.

  • Dictate into your documents with speech recognition in fifteen languages.

  • Change font and colour to help reading.

  • Look up words in a speaking dictionary.

  • Use word prediction to help with writing.

  • Use Google spellcheck to check your words.

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User reviews
Very helpful app! Reads my PDFs beautifully and I love the features to assist with writing.
by Julie Smith Julie Smith, 2017-10-11

I hate it takes up too much space and I don't know how to delete it ╰༼ཀДཀ༽╯
by Cooper Cooper, 2019-08-17

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

ClaroSpeak is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install ClaroSpeak if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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