NaturalReader - AI Text to Speech

NaturalReader - AI Text to Speech

Read aloud any text with realistic AI voices, compatible with webpages, kindle Ebooks, Google Docs, PDF, Emails, and more.

What is NaturalReader - AI Text to Speech?
NaturalReader - AI Text to Speech is a Chrome extension that utilizes AI technology to convert web-based text into natural-sounding, customizable audio. Whether it's emails, websites, PDFs, Google Docs, or Kindle Books, NaturalReader provides a listening experience that can be tailored according to preferences, featuring over 150 different voice types across 20+ languages. The advanced compatibility allows it to function efficiently with any website, Google Docs, and more. The extension also offers features like immersive reading, downloadable audio files, and a seamless transition of the listening experience to mobile via the NaturalReader app.
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Stats
Users: 900,000+
Version: 7.0.6 (Last updated: 2024-01-06)
Creation date: 2020-06-16
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • tts
  • ttsEngine
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.37M
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Summary

NaturalReader - Text To Speech, is a chrome extension that converts text online into natural sounding audio. Simply press play and have your Emails, Websites, PDFs, Google Docs and Kindle Books read aloud to you! By using our voice reader, our users enjoy the benefits of saving time, by listening at speeds faster than they can read, and being more productive, as they can listen in times they cannot read such as commuting to work or school, walking the dog, or while making dinner! With an extensive free version, and two paid premium plans there is a price range for every budget.

updates:

  • Added 6 LLM multi-lingual voices.

Main Features:

-- AI Powered Smart Reader: Using powerful AI technology we have trained our voice reader to not read aloud interrupting, and unwanted text. Page headers and footers, citations, image captions and urls can all be automatically skipped creating a natural listening experience.

-- Customizable Listening Experience: Choose your optimal listening experience by selecting your favorite voice and the listening speed that's best for you. For extra focus, try our immersive reading function which eliminates any distractions found on the page.

-- Voices + Languages: 150+ Voices across 20+ Languages with free, premium and plus voice tiers. Paid users can enjoy unlimited use of our top of the line, natural sounding voices.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Natural sounding voices
  • Fluent reading
  • Helpful for multitasking and learning on the go
Cons
  • Occasional glitches and crashes
  • Expensive for some users
  • Issues with re-downloading the desktop version
  • Limits on the free version
Most mentioned
  • Natural sounding voices
  • Glitches and crashes
  • Expensive subscription
  • Helpful for multitasking and learning on the go
Recent reviews
by Joey PhD Joey PhD, 2024-04-19

goood
by Taenia Solium Taenia Solium, 2024-04-19

Works really well, but costs way too much, $20 a month is far too high of a cost for a a text to speech extension.
by Evan Caldwell Evan Caldwell, 2024-04-18
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Safety
Risk impact

NaturalReader - AI Text to Speech is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install NaturalReader - AI Text to Speech if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

NaturalReader - AI Text to Speech has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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