ReadX Text To Speech
Text to speech Extension
ReadX Text To Speech - Fast, Accurate Text to Speech Extension
ReadX Text To Speech is a fast and accurate Edge add-on that allows you to easily convert text into speech. It features fast loading, instant playback, customizable options, and displays estimated reading time and percent read. With ReadX, you can listen to text using Microsoft voices or the default system voice even when offline.
Add-on stats
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
- background
- webNavigation
- tabs
- ttsEngine
- tts
Size: 213.19K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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Add-on summary
Text to speech app. Reads text using Microsoft voices, or default system voice when offline.
Features
- Fast loading, no waiting 30 seconds for it to detect language or scan the page (uses the language and voice you select)
- Starts reading instantly from the second you hit play, no matter the page size.
- you can select words to start reading from that location, if [Spacebar to Play] or [Drag to read] is enabled
- Ability to replace any word so you are not stuck with default pronunciations or abbreviations.
- can be toggled on and off instantly, no need to refresh the page before use. (unless the extension was updated)
- displays estimated reading time and percent read in the title bar.
New Features of Version 1.0.2 (iframes not supported)
- Automation tab settings
- Spacebar to play from selected location
- Configurable to automatically click on [next page] when finished reading current one (requires refresh)
User reviews
Does not work in Gmail
by Ashish, 2024-01-13
Great Works on TTS.
Native(not online) Speech speed requires faster speed: 3X.
If possible, the BR tag is also considered as the P tag (long long text)
by gotta, 2023-04-05
Add-on safety
Risk impact
ReadX Text To Speech requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
ReadX Text To Speech has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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