HTML5 Audio Description (via text to speech)
This extension plays audio description track elements of HTML5 videos via Chrome text to speech extension.
HTML5 Audio Description (via text to speech) Chrome extension
HTML5 Audio Description (via text to speech) is a Chrome extension that enhances the accessibility of HTML5 videos. The extension plays audio description track elements of these videos using Chrome's text-to-speech capabilities, enabling users to enjoy video content in a comprehensive and accessible way. It's an ideal tool for users not using screenreaders or whose screenreader does not support the alternative extension. Language support depends on the installed text-to-speech voices on your system. An open-source project from Axs-Chrome that is committed to enhancing web accessibility.
Extension stats
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- tts
Size: 24.15K
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works perfectly with HTML5 description tracks.
- very nice
Cons
- Doesn't read any text.
- No button is provided for the speech.
- Unclear instructions on how to use it.
- Many users report it doesn't work as intended.
Most mentioned
- Doesn't read any text, and no button is provided for the speech!
- What kind of Extension is this???? I've selected the text, but there is no option to tell this mediocre app to read it for me!
- how to use it ? i tried everything
- unclear instructions
User reviews
Doesn't read any text, and no button is provided for the speech!
by 
Creative Carve Cite Climb, 2020-08-02
Creative Carve Cite Climb, 2020-08-02Works perfectly with HTML5 description tracks.
by 
Matthew Simpson, 2019-02-06
Matthew Simpson, 2019-02-06Don't work
by 
Fábio Souza, 2017-11-22
Fábio Souza, 2017-11-22Extension safety
Risk impact
HTML5 Audio Description (via text to speech) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of HTML5 Audio Description (via text to speech). Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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