Simple Text to Speech

Select the text you want to hear, right click and select 'Speak selection'

Simple Text to Speech - Chrome Extension

Simple Text to Speech is a Chrome extension that allows you to select text and have it spoken aloud using a wicked female voice. It is simple to use - just right click on the selected text and click 'Speak selection'. The speech will continue even if you close the tab. If you find this extension useful, rate and share it. Use the right click menu to stop and start the speech. Please note that large text selection may take a few seconds to load in memory and start the speech. In case of any issues, try stopping and starting the speech again.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.70
(64)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2019-11-28)
Creation date: 2019-11-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • background
  • tabs
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
Size: 48.69K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

I made this extension for myself, because I need something simple that will speak text with a wicked female voice.

If you find this extension useful, rate and share it.

Instructions: Select the text you want to hear, right click and click on 'Speak selection'.

The speech will continue, even if you close the tab, unless you specifically right click and click on 'Stop Speech'.

Large text selection will take a few seconds to load in memory and for the speech to start.

Known Bug: If the speech doesn't start, please Stop and Start the speech again.

User reviews

It just didn't work.

only english...
by Dejan Ivkovic, 2021-12-18

This is a really great text to speak chrome extension!! Very simple to use and the voice sounds more natural than others I've heard. Highly recommend!
by John Laureda, 2021-12-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simple Text to Speech requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Simple Text to Speech may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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