TextSpeecher : Text to Speech

Turns any selected text into a pleasant voice. Listen instead of reading!
What is TextSpeecher : Text to Speech?
TextSpeecher : Text to Speech is a breakthrough Chrome extension that leverages advanced TTS technology to convert webpage text into audible words. It supports a variety of text sources, including news, blogs, PDFs, Google Docs, and eBooks. Ideal for users with reading disabilities and children learning to read, TextSpeecher also offers customizable settings for enhanced listening experience.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-02-28 due to malware
Users: 646,653+
Rating: 3.95 (84)
Version: 0.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-02-13)
Creation date: 2023-10-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • activeTab
  • gcm
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 155.65K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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Discover TextSpeecher, a handy tool that transforms webpage text into audio using text-to-speech (TTS) technology. It's compatible with a wide range of websites, including news platforms, blogs, fan fiction sites, publications, textbooks, school portals, and online university course materials.

TextSpeecher provides the flexibility to choose from various text-to-speech voices, including those natively available in your browser.

Not only can TextSpeecher read web content, but it's also capable of tackling PDFs, Google Docs, Google Play books, Amazon Kindle, and EPUB files.

This nifty tool caters to individuals who prefer listening to content rather than reading it. It's especially beneficial for those with dyslexia, other learning disabilities, and children who are in the process of learning to read.

Using TextSpeecher is a breeze. Simply navigate to the webpage you want to "listen" to, select the text you wish to hear, and click the TextSpeecher icon that appears nearby. A compact player will pop up in your browser window, offering options to start, pause, or stop playback.

If you'd like to customize your experience, you can change the voice, adjust the reading speed and pitch, or enable text highlighting. Access these settings by clicking the Gear button on the extension popup (note that you need to stop playback to see the Gear button).

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
  • easy and convenient to use
  • very useful for studying and consuming content
  • accessible for children
  • free tool
  • makes multitasking possible
Cons
  • some users experience a white screen
  • does not work for some users
  • lack of instructions or directions for use
Most mentioned
  • convenient to use
  • does not work/white screen issue
  • helps with multitasking and consuming content
  • appreciation for being free
  • easy for children to use
User reviews
Directions?
by JayGee Smithy, 2024-02-21

all it did was pull up a white screen. no text was read!

How do i use this? i click on it this but its just a blank white screen. i tried highlight the text also but this still doesn't work.
by T Harris, 2024-02-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

TextSpeecher : Text to Speech requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

TextSpeecher : Text to Speech is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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