toMono

Gets video element, makes audio context mono.

toMono Chrome Extension - Mono to Fake Stereo

toMono is a Chrome extension that converts mono audio to fake stereo, allowing you to enjoy a more immersive audio experience. It doubles the mono channel to create a simulated stereo effect, making it ideal for watching YouTube videos with one-channel audio.
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Extension stats

By: Mihai Pop
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.62
(29)
Version: 0.2.3 (Last updated: 2024-07-05)
Creation date: 2019-11-05
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • webNavigation
Size: 25.78K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Updates 0.2.3 - Chrome manifest v3 0.2.2 - Added different icons for when extension is toggled

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When viewing a YouTube video you may have audio on just one channel(mono).

This extension can fake stereo by doubling the mono channel.

Basic flow When you first click the extension button, mono(fake stereo) is toggled. On second click, your maximum number of channels per device destination is restored to its initial value.

Github: https://github.com/mihaimpop/toMono

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well for fixing stereo sound issues on YouTube and other platforms.
  • Recognized as one of the few extensions that successfully converts stereo to mono.
  • Users express appreciation for its simplicity and effectiveness.
Cons
  • Doesn't work consistently; requires page refreshes to function properly.
  • Sound quality can be poor at times.
  • Some users express concern over the extension requesting access to browser history.
Most mentioned
  • Works great for YouTube.
  • Half of the time it doesn't work and requires a page restart.
  • Sound quality issues.
  • Access to browser history concerns.
User reviews
perfectly works thank you very much
by Rohan Poudel, 2024-12-02

Works great for youtube.

by R M, 2024-08-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

toMono requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

toMono has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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