Zingy Reader

Select text to have it read out loud or translated.
What is Zingy Reader?
Zingy Reader is a versatile Chrome extension that employs Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract English text from images. It offers the functionality to have the selected text read out loud or even translated into another language. Originally designed for Zingy Learning content, it's compatibility extends to many other websites. Note that the selection feature can handle up to 200 characters. The tool functions in a single open browser window to guarantee optimal performance.

Extension stats

Rating: 4.20 (5)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2023-03-21)
Creation date: 2023-01-09
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • storage
Size: 93.22K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Zingy Reader uses the power of OCR (optical character recognition) to extract English text from images. The selected text may be read out loud and translated.

While the extension is designed for Zingy Learning (www.zingylearning.com) content, it will also work for many other sites.

Note that selection feature extracts up to 200 characters.

Please view the instructional videos: www.zingylearning.com/zingyextension.html

Note:

• The text select tool of this extension will only work when a single browser window is open. Please make sure not to open multiple windows.

• If you would like additional languages added to the translation feature, please leave a comment in the review section.

User reviews

by Gilberto Santos, 2024-02-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Zingy Reader requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Zingy Reader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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