Select and Speak - Text to Speech

Select and Speak uses iSpeech’s human-quality text-to-speech (TTS) to read any selected text in the browser. It includes many…

Select and Speak - Text to Speech Chrome Extension

Select and Speak - Text to Speech is a Chrome extension that leverages iSpeech's text-to-speech technology. This tool reads out the selected text in the browser and supports various languages. It offers customizable voice and speed options. Although aimed for non-commercial use, commercial licencing can be obtained by contacting iSpeech.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 300,000+
Version: 2.2.9 (Last updated: 2021-02-19)
Creation date: 2020-08-25
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 2.43M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Select and Speak - Text to Speech (v2.2.9)
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
    Cons
    • Multiple users report that the app does not work.
    • Users express frustration over lack of functionality and operational issues.
    • There are various reports about non-functional features.
    • Complaints about the app taking money without authorization and failing to provide services.
    Most mentioned
    • Doesn't work
    • It doesn't work.
    • Not working
    User reviews
    THIS COMPANY STOLE TENTY BUCKS. FLAT OUT STRAIGHT UP STOLE IT!! LIKE NOT IT DIDNT WORK BUT IT TOOK MONEY FROM MY ACCT I NEVER AUTHARIZED!! AND NEVER GAVE IT BACK. HOPE U BURN!!
    by Michael Crabtree, 2024-08-03

    Dear Google, I thought you guys were supposed to be good at this stuff.
    by Emmet Berlin, 2024-06-01

    So does anyone know why this doesn't work? It just shows a pause button and no matter what my volume is I cant hear anything.
    by rashaver1, 2024-05-16
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Select and Speak - Text to Speech requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

    We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Select and Speak - Text to Speech. Use it at your own risk.

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