Text to Speech

Listen voice of text selected in web page; select text and click in context menu to listen voice

Text to Speech is a handy Chrome extension that enables users to listen to the voice of any text selected on a web page. Simply select your desired text, right-click to open the context menu, and choose the "listen voice" command to hear it spoken aloud. This extension also includes a sidebar feature accessible from the main menu (View → sidebar), providing easy text-to-speech functionality within the browser.

The extension supports a wide range of high-quality voices across various languages, especially on macOS, including English (US, UK, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, Scotland, India), Italian, French (Canada, France), Spanish (Argentina, Spain, Mexico), German, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and many others. The variety of voice options allows for personalized and natural listening experiences, catering to diverse user needs. A tutorial video is also provided to help users get started with the extension quickly.

Ideal for accessibility, multitasking, or simply enjoying written content audibly, Text to Speech enhances your browsing experience by converting selected text to clear, natural speech with ease.

Manifest V2 Add-on Accessibility Productivity
By:
Francesco De Stefano
Daily users:
533 -1
Rating:
2.83
(24)
Version:
1.5.2 Last updated: 2020-12-10
Version code:
5147614
Creation date:
2015-11-19
Risk:
Very low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size:
30.97K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • It works as intended for basic text-to-speech functionality.
  • User appreciation for the play, pause, resume, and stop buttons functionality.
  • Some users found it performs adequately despite limitations.
Cons
  • Limited voice options available, primarily only two Microsoft voices without alternative engines.
  • Voice quality described as robotic and unappealing.
  • Issues with functionality on certain systems, including installation problems and features not working properly.
Recent reviews
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Text to Speech does not require any sensitive permissions.

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    Risk likelihood

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