Snap&Read

Text reader (TTS) that simplifies vocabulary, translates text, reads inaccessible text (OCR), and captures and cites sources.

Snap&Read: Next-Gen Text Reader & Study Tool for Edge

Snap&Read is a dynamic Edge add-on that revolutionizes the reading experience. It covers several diverse reading needs including reading text aloud across websites and PDFs, dynamically adjusting text readability, translating text in 100+ languages, and capturing and citing sources. It also helps eliminate distractions and adjust webpage formatting for a more personalized reading experience. Advanced tools like Picture Supported Dictionary, Readability Analyzer and Annotation support serve to augment the overall functionality of this versatile add-on.

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Add-on stats

By: Don Johnston Incorporated

Users: 119,708

20.27K

Rating: 1.60

(22)

Version: 4.15.3.531 (Last updated: 2022-12-08)

Creation date: 2022-01-21

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

<all_urls>
tabs
tts
unlimitedStorage
notifications
webNavigation
contextMenus
webRequest
webRequestBlocking

Size: 32.61M

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 387 ▲ 32

Other rankings

#153 in Accessibility ▼ 1

#2 in screenshot reader keyword 33

#40 in overlay keyword 37 ▼ 3

#45 in cover keyword 9

#58 in line keyword 47

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Other platforms

Snap&Read (v5.0.11.810)

2.71

(122) N/A

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

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Add-on summary

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Snap&Read is the Next-Generation reading tool that can cover the most diverse reading needs.

Features:

Read Aloud - Listen to text as it’s read aloud across websites, PDFs. It also reads in other languages.

Dynamic Text Leveling - Dynamically adjust the readability of text without changing the meaning.

Translation - Translate text into 100+ languages on any webpage.

Study Tools - Pull text into an outline, then organize it and add notes.

Remove Distractions - Remove distracting content and adjust fonts, spacing and number of characters per line creating the best online reading experience possible. The Remove Distractions tool also reformats any webpage to read—distraction-free—alongside an open outline.

Color Overlay / Reading Line Guides- Color Overlay and Reading Line Guides brings focus to text paragraph-by-paragraph and even line-by-line—by masking the reading area.

User reviews

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Pros

Cons

Cluttered and unintuitive interface complicating navigation
Limited customization options (reading speed, highlighting, voice settings)
Inconsistent performance with OCR and translation tools
Integration issues with Google Docs and LMS tools like Canvas
Unresponsive customer support

Most mentioned

Terrible performance and reliability
Frustration with the tool
High premium pricing
Integration and functionality issues
Overall dissatisfaction with the product

User reviews

terrible

by Aidan, 2024-12-06

Snap&Read promises an intuitive solution for accessibility but fails on key fronts. The interface is cluttered and unintuitive, complicating navigation. Customization is minimal, with limited control over reading speed, highlighting, or voice settings, making it unsuitable for diverse needs. Performance is inconsistent—OCR frequently fails, skipping key content, while the translation tool produces subpar, misleading results. Integration issues abound; compatibility with platforms like Google Docs or LMS tools such as Canvas is inadequate. These barriers undermine its utility in professional or educational settings. Moreover, its premium pricing feels unjustifiable, especially given comparable tools offering superior reliability at lower costs. Customer support is unresponsive, providing generic advice that fails to resolve issues. For an accessibility tool, Snap&Read falls drastically short of expectations, overpromising and underdelivering. Snap and read is an opp ong! One Star!!!

by Will, 2024-12-04

don't feel like reading sometimes.

by Guzman, 2024-12-02

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