Snap&Read

Text reader (TTS) that simplifies vocabulary, translates text, reads inaccessible text (OCR), and captures and cites sources.

Snap&Read - The Chrome extension for diverse reading needs

"Snap&Read" is a powerful Chrome extension designed to assist all kind of readers. It offers features like text reader, vocabulary simplifier, translator, source capturer and more. From reading aloud text on websites, PDFs, and Google Drive in different languages, to translating text into 100+ languages, 'Snap&Read' is particularly helpful for students, academicians and voracious readers. It also aids in dynamically adjusting the readability of text, organizing study material with notes, highlighting and annotating PDFs, and even automatically citing sources. Moreover, it includes tools for removing distractions, customizing fonts and spacing and providing picture supported definitions.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 4,000,000+
Rating: 2.66
(121)
Version: 5.0.11.810 (Last updated: 2024-11-06)
Creation date: 2020-07-01
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • scripting
  • tts
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • webNavigation
  • contextMenus
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • offscreen
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 35.63M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Snap&Read (v4.15.3.531)
120,249+ 1.60 (23)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helpful for students with dyslexia
  • Automatic reading function is appreciated
  • Useful for reading assistance in school environments
  • Good voice settings compared to some other tools
Cons
  • Force-installed on devices without consent
  • Frequent glitches and bugs during use
  • Poor customer support for troubleshooting issues
  • Requires payment to use, disappointing for some users
  • Difficult setup and user interface
Most mentioned
  • Glitches that make parts of websites non-functional
  • Force installation by schools
  • Paid subscription requirement
  • Poor customer support
  • Automatic reading feature is generally liked but buggy
User reviews
force-installed on my chromebook and probably sending all my data to the NSA marvelous product 10/10
by Loki McClintock, 2025-02-07

its cool for scholl whata sigma
by Luis Soler Zuniga, 2025-01-29

3 stars because of concerns. While it is useful for people who can't talk or other uses, there are some bug glitches that make some things make some parts of the website non-functional. Here is the description what are things that causes it to glitch (very important to read): Sometimes when you search (on Google), the glitch occurs that the white part (not sure how) comes up and takes up the whole space (which sometimes scares me and almost spilled my drink (if I have a drink right next to my device) while this happened) and you have to refresh the page to make that gone, the extension is good (the rest of it other than that but might depend what people say). Before we continue, the white part of the one I just talked about doesn't make any noise but it also makes things not clickable while there is a white thing appearing in Google search (most things but not all things). Also, sometimes when you try to click on something such as in Google Classroom (this includes other websites such as Wikipedia, Google Translate, games (some of them), government websites, and other websites), some parts don't work (same reason as I mentioned before but the white part does not appear) which the extension is the cause (parts that don't work are blue links not working when the extension is on, making things unclickable (certain things), and few other things) which requires the page to refresh (as mentioned before) to make it fixed. I tried the same thing but without the extension (on a another device) and that is the issue that is required to be fixed (the extension itself only). Without this extension on another device, the white part as mentioned up there is when you search on Google, and the things making it not click (again, it is mentioned up here), it is not there and doesn't cause any glitches without this extension. If you scroll down the page (in other websites but sometimes Google search), you might see a tool thing that is not supposed to appear (depending how the website is designed) or in the middle of the website if you scroll a little bit or at the bottom of the page, which makes no sense, even if you did not turn it on (not the extension, the tools) and you have to refresh the page to make that fixed which it is not a good sign. I did contact support about this and they don't even care, not respond to my issue, or just think I'm just lying despite they haven't responded. For customers only: If you haven't tried, try contacting it below which it is at the email section below which it is at the details section. If possible while emailing the owner of the extension, try to show the proof (can be a video or a picture) of the glitches on some websites. For developers only: Developers, please ensure you provide an update that fixes the glitches I described earlier. Always remember to program it carefully and thoroughly test to verify that the glitches are resolved. If the issue persists (doesn't work), double-check your work or consider reprogramming the affected parts. It's crucial (or important) to address these problems promptly. Otherwise, the usage of this extension will decline, potentially leading to its discontinuation (making users mad or making reviews of excuses for this review I provided up here). Thank you for your attention to this matter.
by Caden Nguyen, 2024-11-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Snap&Read requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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  • 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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