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 is a powerful Chrome extension that converts any text — including Google Docs, PDFs, emails, articles, and webpages — into natural-sounding speech using AI voices. With over 130 voices across 30+ languages, listeners enjoy human-like narration that enhances comprehension and retention. Speed listening up to 4.5x faster than normal and sync content seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices. Features include a floating widget for easy access, screenshot-to-audio functionality, active highlighting, and integration with popular platforms like Gmail and Notion. Originally designed to assist dyslexia, Speechify caters to students, professionals, and anyone looking to improve reading efficiency or accessibility. Available free with basic features or premium for advanced voices, faster speeds, and unlimited PDF uploads. Transform your reading experience with Speechify today!

Manifest V3
By:
Speechify
Version:
11.34.0 (Last updated: 2025-04-16)
Creation date:
2023-09-06
Permissions:
  • offscreen
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • alarms
  • scripting
  • unlimitedStorage
  • system.cpu
  • system.memory
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • https://*/
  • http://*/
  • file://*/
Size:
24.51M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

Speechify Text to Speech Voice Reader (v11.34.0)
1,000,000+ 4.58 (18,221)
Speechify – Text to Speech (v5.8.2756)
8,319,640+ 4.43 (242,102)

User reviews

Pros
  • Helps with reading long texts and studying, especially for students and people with reading difficulties like dyslexia and ADHD.
  • High quality, natural-sounding voices that enhance listening experience.
  • Increases reading speed and retention, aiding in efficient learning and information processing.
  • Useful for multitasking and reducing reading fatigue.
  • Supports multiple languages and is generally easy to use.
Cons
  • Subscription pricing is considered expensive and manipulative, especially favoring annual over monthly plans.
  • Occasional technical issues such as malfunctioning article reading, interface problems, and unreliable functionality on some platforms.
  • Limited free voice options, with frequent prompts pushing users towards premium voices, negatively impacting free users.
  • Voice intonation and emotional variation need improvement, leading to monotonous or unnatural speech in some contexts.
  • Problems with reading large PDFs and inability to fully remove repetitive citations in scholarly readings.
Recent reviews
It's Really Good!!!!
by Kandula,, 2025-04-24

Great for reading textbooks for school.
by Natalia, 2025-04-19

Extremely worth Getting as an extension. I hope they come up with new AI narration voices. I am satisfied with my product. Thank you to the developer team for creating such a great experience for the user.
by I, 2025-04-05
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Extension 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

Speechify Text to Speech Voice Reader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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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