Audioread: Ultra-Realistic Text-to-Speech

Name: Audioread: Ultra-Realistic Text-to-Speech
Rating: 3.9130434782608696 (46 reviews)
Author: https://audioread.com

Convert articles, PDFs, emails, or any text into audio

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Audioread transforms any written content—articles, PDFs, emails, or pasted text—into ultra-realistic audio using advanced AI text-to-speech technology. With Audioread, you can effortlessly listen to your favorite texts as podcasts through a personalized RSS feed compatible with popular podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more. Whether you send articles from your iOS or Android device, or listen directly in your browser, Audioread makes consuming information easier and more accessible for those on the go or with limited time to read.

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By:

https://audioread.com

Users:

6,000+

Rating:

3.91

(46)

Version:

3.6.2 Last updated: 2025-03-13

Creation date:

2020-11-24

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
activeTab
contextMenus

Host permissions:

*://*.audiblogs.com/*
*://*.audioread.com/*

Size:

24.28K

Email:

ry*****@audioread.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 12,607 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#793 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 9

#24 in text to speech keyword 78

#41 in speech to text keyword 36 ▲ 2

#48 in speech keyword 77 ▼ 1

#78 in listen keyword 14 ▼ 1

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Publisher Change History

2025-03-05: Email was changed from ja*****@gmail.com to ry*****@audioread.com

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User reviews

Audioread offers ultra-realistic text-to-speech voices that users find helpful for multitasking and accessibility. Many praise its voice quality and ease of use. However, several users dislike that credit card info is required before trying the free trial, and find the pop-up interface intrusive without volume controls. Some report conflicts with keyboard input (e.g., '@' character). Payment management is unclear, causing concerns about subscription cancellation. Overall, it is appreciated for its voice quality but has usability and payment experience drawbacks.

Pros

Ultra-realistic and natural-sounding text-to-speech voice quality.
Helps users consume more content efficiently, especially for multitasking or busy lifestyles.
Easy to set up and use once started, enhancing user productivity.
Useful for people with visual impairments or reading difficulties.
Free trial available allowing users to experience the extension before purchasing.

Cons

Requires entering credit card information upfront before free trial, causing user hesitation.
Pop-up interface is intrusive: it appears in a large rectangle that can't be hidden and must be reopened after dismissal.
Lack of volume control and limited customization options like language support.
Some users experience issues with the '@' character shortcut being hijacked, interfering with typing.
Confusing or difficult subscription management and payment options leading to user frustration.

Recent reviews

give me a free useful product, no sign up!

Andre Pirré, 2024-11-21

daha kafadan kart bilgilerini istiyor,10 dolar ücreti varmış,daha denemeden kaldırıyorum

Fikara5506, 2024-10-27

I'm changing my review after I found out that it gives you reading up to 2500 words on every web article you add for free, and automatically selects a voice for you, but it's an ultra-realistic voice indeed, still not going to subscribe to it because the pop-up is a pain, clicking anywhere and it will be gone and you have to open the extension again, no volume control, a big rectangle that you can't hide, Keep in mind that It will require you to enter your credit card info before you even start your free trial .. 10$/Month!! I can't recommend it.

farouq stray, 2023-12-16

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Audioread: Ultra-Realistic Text-to-Speech requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Audioread: Ultra-Realistic Text-to-Speech has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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