Voice Reader: Read Aloud Text to Speech (TTS)

AI-powered text-to-speechе (TTS). Read aloud current web-page article, books and PDF files.
What is Voice Reader: Read Aloud Text to Speech (TTS)?
Voice Reader: Read Aloud Text to Speech (TTS) is an AI-powered Edge add-on that utilizes advanced deep learning techniques to synthesize natural human speech in over 40 languages. It offers a variety of text-to-speech voices, including those from browser and cloud service providers, and can read the content of web pages, PDFs, and ebooks with natural-sounding voices.
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Add-on stats

Users: 28,416
Version: 1.1.5 (Last updated: 2024-08-01)
Creation date: 2022-02-21
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tts
  • ttsEngine
  • contextMenus
  • unlimitedStorage
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • sidePanel
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 2.29M

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Add-on summary

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Readme is a text-to-speech extension that uses advanced deep learning techniques to synthesize natural human speech in more than 40 languages.

With tons of text-to-speech voices, including those provided natively by the browser, as well as by text-to-speech cloud service providers such as Google WaveNet, you will be able to improve your productivity!

Readme can read aloud the content of any web pages, pdfs & ebooks with natural sounding voices.

How to use it?

Simply navigate to the web page you want to read, then click the Readme icon on the Chrome menu. In the sidebar that opens, click the play button, after which automatic playback of the text contained on the page will begin.

You may select the text you want to read before activating the extension. Right-clicking on the selected text will provide you with yet another context-menu option to activate read aloud.

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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Very useful and helpful for reading texts
  • Good functionality for reading aloud highlighted text
  • Works well with certain websites like Wikipedia
  • Natural-sounding voices appreciated by users
Cons
  • Issues with functionality when using PDFs in browsers
  • Some voices are difficult to differentiate due to long labels
  • Bugs related to text pasting and interface changes
  • Inconsistency in working on various sites, including Microsoft Startpage
Most mentioned
  • Functionality issues with PDF files
  • Problems related to voice selection
  • Bugs causing the application to stop working
  • Difficulty pasting text
  • Requests for more natural-sounding voices
Recent reviews
I think there is room for improvement. I like to see each word being highlighted when it is being read so it helps my eyes follow the text and help me better understand what I am reading. I like the feature that enables me to right click on the highlighted text and choose "read aloud." It would be helpful to use more generic and natural voices like what ChatGPT uses that mimics a real human being talking with the use of AI. I wish I could easily drag and drop texts in the window on the right side, but I have to trash the text first, click on the blue button then paste the text. Thank you for creating this free application.
by Ellie, 2024-10-30
It didnt work
by maria, 2024-10-29
Excellent
by Islam, 2024-10-28
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Voice Reader: Read Aloud Text to Speech (TTS) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Voice Reader: Read Aloud Text to Speech (TTS) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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