Voice Out: Text to Speech Voice Reader

Use text to speech to read any webpage, Google Doc, PDF, or book with natural sounding voices.

Voice Out: Text to Speech Voice Reader Extension

"Voice Out: Text to Speech Voice Reader" is a versatile Chrome extension that allows users to listen to webpages, Google Docs, PDFs, and ebooks in over 30 languages. With over 130 natural-sounding voices, smart text detection, and customizable settings, it enhances accessibility and provides an engaging auditory experience. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who prefers listening over reading, it supports various document formats and promotes effective learning and multitasking.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 20,000+
Version: 1.14 (Last updated: 2024-10-28)
Creation date: 2024-05-17
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • offscreen
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tts
Host permissions:
  • https://translate.google.com/
  • https://cloud.google.com/
  • https://voiceout.app/
  • http://localhost:8000/
Size: 2.07M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use and intuitive
  • Highly customizable with speed and voice options
  • Works well for multiple languages
  • Great for reading PDFs and documents
  • Free and effective compared to other extensions
Cons
  • Issues with voice selection causing the extension to uninstall
  • Max speed limitation (3x) is seen as insufficient
  • Inconsistency in reading behavior, causing frustration
  • Does not read within the Chrome tab, opening a separate window instead
  • Some voices are subpar and distracting
Most mentioned
  • Customization options (speed and voice)
  • Issues with the extension starting unexpectedly
  • Problems when reading PDFs or documents
  • Limitation on maximum speed
  • Overall effectiveness and usefulness for reading
User reviews
Marche bien même sous Linux. L'appli est jolie et bien conçue.
by djudju, 2025-03-09

Çok başarılı!
by Gunluk VB, 2025-03-02

Funciona bastante bien. Me gustaría que hubiera más voces disponibles, pero en general, es muy útil e intuitiva.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Voice Out: Text to Speech Voice Reader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: google.com, voiceout.app, localhost
Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Voice Out: Text to Speech Voice Reader. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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