Speechify Text to Speech Voice Reader
Read aloud any Google Doc, PDF, webpage, or book with text to speech (TTS). Natural sounding voices in 30+ languages & 130 voices.
Speechify Text to Speech Voice Reader - Transform Text to Audio
Speechify Text to Speech Voice Reader is a Chrome extension that reads aloud any text from a variety of formats including Google Docs, PDFs, webpages, and books. It leverages a speech synthesis technology that provides natural-sounding voices in over 30 languages and accents. Versatile in functionality, it provides features such as adjustable listening speed, cross-device sync, floating widget, an inline player, and processing text from image screenshots. It perfectly aids students, professionals, disabled persons, and anyone aiming to increase reading productivity or simply enjoy listening to text content.
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Manifest V3
Permissions:
- offscreen
- tabs
- contextMenus
- storage
- alarms
- scripting
- unlimitedStorage
- system.cpu
- system.memory
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
- https://*/
- http://*/
- file://*/
Size: 24.32M
Email: su*****@speechify.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 258 ▲ 71
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Works well and is effective for reading text aloud
- Good for users with dyslexia and attention difficulties
- Offers a free version that performs surprisingly well
- Versatility in reading various types of content (online articles, documents, kindle books)
- Quality of voices and reading intonation is praised
Cons
- Premium voice options are locked behind a subscription paywall
- Monthly subscription cost is considered too high by several users
- Mobile version is less effective compared to the web version
- Limited free voice options
- Initial subscription payment request was a surprise for some users
Most mentioned
- Effectiveness for reading text aloud
- Subscription cost and premium options
- Usefulness for users with dyslexia and other focus-related issues
- Quality and naturalness of the reading voice
- Surprising performance of the free version
User reviews
Sounds good.
by 
Gabi, 2025-03-09
Gabi, 2025-03-09Amazing, all the resources you need, hope you guys dont take away all the free tools!!!
by 
Thomas Seta, 2025-03-09
Thomas Seta, 2025-03-09Off to an Amazing start!
by 
Anton M., 2025-03-09
Anton M., 2025-03-09Extension safety
Risk impact
Speechify Text to Speech Voice Reader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Speechify Text to Speech Voice Reader. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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