Snap&Read

Text reader (TTS) that simplifies vocabulary, translates text, reads inaccessible text (OCR), and captures and cites sources.
What is Snap&Read?
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.

Add-on stats

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

Other platforms

Snap&Read (v5.0.11.810)
2.74 (119) 4,000,000
Not available on Firefox
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Add-on summary

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.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
    Cons
    • Does not function properly or start.
    • Annoying and frustrating to use.
    • Limited to first grade reading level.
    • Loop to pay site with no free version.
    • Multiple users report problems with assignments.
    Most mentioned
    • Major opp (opposition) causing frustration.
    • Wasting time and not delivering value.
    • Feeling of insecurity while using it.
    Recent reviews
    lets just say its terrible we'll leave it at that
    by Joshua, 2024-11-19

    Very sigma Don't listen to those betas
    by Emma, 2024-09-26

    L bot comments
    by Elias, 2024-09-10
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    Add-on safety

    Risk impact

    Snap&Read requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk likelihood

    Snap&Read is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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