Read Out: AI Reader

Read Out converts text you select or copy to speech.

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Read Out: AI-Powered Text to Speech Extension

"Read Out: AI Reader" is a free Chrome extension that transforms selected or copied text into natural, human-like speech using advanced AI technology. Simply highlight the text, right-click, and choose 'Read Out' to hear it. With support for multiple languages and six unique voice models, this tool enhances your browsing experience. Accessible from your browser's navigation bar, it allows you to play text from any webpage effortlessly. Explore the power of AI-driven text-to-speech today.

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Extension stats

By: https://mazed.ai

Users: 732

Rating: 3.00

(16)

Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2024-04-24)

Creation date: 2023-11-21

Permissions:

clipboardRead
activeTab
contextMenus
storage

Host permissions:

https://europe-west3-mazed-text-to-speech.cloudfunctions.net/*
https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys

Size: 17.65K

Email: mu*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 33,361 ▲ 645

Other rankings

#13236 in Tools ▲ 158 #39 in reader keyword 46 ▲ 5 #134 in text to speech keyword 23 ▼ 1 #228 in speech to text keyword 29 ▼ 2 #241 in speech keyword 33 ▼ 7

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Unique, human-sounding voices
Supports translations and learning purposes
Affordable price
Good customer support
Easy to use

Cons

Doesn't work for some users
Requirement of API key complicates usage
Changes made have caused issues for some users
Limited free version
Not everybody finds it user-friendly

Most mentioned

API key issues
Working functionality
Voice quality
Support quality
Translation and learning capabilities

User reviews

i am not sure how to do the API thing and need help!

Morgan Lott, 2025-02-09

Didn't work at all

Marijn Hop, 2025-01-31

not working

Joel Joy, 2024-10-29

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Read Out: AI Reader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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