MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech)

MsEdge TTS Extension (Text to Speech)
What is MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech)?
MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech) is a browser extension that utilizes Microsoft Edge's Online TTS service, offering natural-sounding voices, extensive language support, and easy audio downloads. With a user-friendly interface, it allows quick text conversion via a context menu and provides advanced controls for speech customization. The extension is free for both personal and commercial use, making it an accessible tool for diverse users.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Version: 1.2.7 (Last updated: 2024-07-02)
Creation date: 2024-05-01
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • sidePanel
  • scripting
Size: 1.50M

Other platforms

MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech) (v1.2.4)
3.94 (17) 332
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Extension summary

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This is a text-to-speech browser extension that utilizes Microsoft Edge's Online TTS service. It offers several notable features:

  1. Natural Sounding Voices: The extension provides high-quality, natural-sounding voices for a more engaging and enjoyable listening experience.

  2. Multiple Language Support: It supports a wide range of languages, allowing users to listen to text in their preferred language or translate text into different languages.

  3. Context Menu Item: The extension integrates a context menu item, enabling users to quickly and easily convert selected text into spoken audio with just a right-click.

  4. Download Generated Audio File: Users have the option to download the generated audio files.

  5. Advanced Controls: The extension offers advanced controls for adjusting the rate, pitch, and volume of the generated speech.

  6. Free for Personal and Commercial Use: The generated audio files are free to use for both personal and commercial purposes.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Natural sounding voices with pitch and speed modifications
  • Supports multiple languages and voices
  • Free to use without paywalls
  • Allows selection of specific text to read
  • Convenient for users with dyslexia and ADHD
Cons
  • Slowness in processing larger texts
  • Does not highlight spoken words
  • Requires internet connection for functionality
  • Inconvenient to read aloud content directly from web pages
  • Could benefit from a minimization option
Most mentioned
  • Quality of the voices
  • Free and accessible
  • Usability for individuals with reading difficulties
  • Need for improved functionality (e.g., reading entire web pages)
  • Desire for additional features like minimizing the extension
Recent reviews
Very easy to use. One suggestion is to add a generated history and allow user to quickly replay the last 2 (or 3, or by config) voice. And user should be allowed to not auto-play the new generated audio.
by pablo shi, 2024-11-13

It works!
by Serjio Harkusha, 2024-11-12

super useful
by Alisa Vatoian, 2024-11-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech) does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

MS Edge TTS (Text to Speech) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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