Read aloud with auto language detection

Read aloud with auto language detection

Text-to-speech web reader

What is Read aloud with auto language detection?
Read aloud with auto language detection is a Chrome extension that uses Google Chrome's text-to-speech engine to read websites aloud. It can automatically detect the language of the current sentence and offers manual language selection from a range of options. The extension provides convenient keyboard shortcuts for control and highlights the current sentence on the webpage while reading, with the option for auto-scrolling. Simply select the text to start reading and enjoy!
Merlin
Stats
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.67 (9)
Version: 0.0.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-04-21)
Creation date: 2020-08-25
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • scripting
Size: 65.77K
URLs: Website
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Summary

This extension helps you read websites aloud by using Google Chrome text-to-speech engine. It can automatically detect the language of the current sentence (currently supported for English and Russian). Also, you can manually choose any language among supported by Google Chrome text-to-speech engine: English, Deutsch, Español, Español de Estados Unidos, Français, हिन्दी, Bahasa Indonesia, Italiano, 日本語, 한국의, Nederlands, Polski, Português do Brasil, Русский, 普通话(中国大陆), 粤語 (香港), 國語 (臺灣).

You can conveniently control the extension using keyboard shortcuts: go to previous/next sentence, start/pause, change speed etc.

When you listen, the current sentence is always highlighted (selected) on the webpage. There is also a convenient option of auto-scrolling to follow the current sentence.

How to use: Quick start: select any part of a sentence on a web page where you want to start reading and press Alt+R (or click the extension icon). Extension widget will appear and will start reading. Mouse over the widget to see all the options and keyboard shortcuts. Most commonly you will use Shift to start from current selection, Esc to stop, Space to pause/resume, left and right arrows to go to previous/next sentence.

Enjoy reading aloud!

User reviews
by lhy tmp lhy tmp, 2024-03-02

I like how this highlights the text as it reads along. Simple extension with an easily visible/hideable interface.
by Marcy Crites Marcy Crites, 2024-02-24

its simple and does its job
by Abhilash Gundlapally Abhilash Gundlapally, 2023-11-30
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Safety
Risk impact

Read aloud with auto language detection is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Read aloud with auto language detection is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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