This extension makes reading on Chrome easy and audible
What is VoiceRead?
VoiceRead is a accessibility chrome extension. it's a free extension , it has 1,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.29 from 7 rated user, last update is 682 days ago.
What’s new in version 1.0?
VoiceRead is a Google Chrome extension made to make reading the web a breeze. Inspired by the VoiceDream app on iPad, VoiceRead integrates text-to-speech with synchronized highlighting and a customizable personalized web reading interface. It was originally made for 6.811 at MIT, Principles and Practices of Assistive Technology, to help assist a client with dyslexia.
NOTE THIS IS A BETA VERSION. There are bugs, and some voices are not as well supported as others. VoiceRead is open-source, feel free to fix any bugs you find here: https://github.com/jinmajin/voiceread-for-chrome
Currently English-only, but if there is interest we can adapt for other languages.
Instructions:
To use, highlight text in the browser and hit the shortcut "ALT+R" to open VoiceRead. You can pause/play by selecting the button in the corner or also by hitting spacebar. Hit "S" while in VoiceRead to open/close the settings panel. You can also use the left and right arrow keys to increase/decrease reading speed on the fly.
How to install VoiceRead?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of VoiceRead
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 1.0
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
- Author: VoiceRead
VoiceRead Available languages:
English.
FAQ
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What about others talk about voiceread chrome extension?
67% user give 5-star rating, 33% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of voiceread
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with voiceread chrome extension?
You could find more help information from voiceread support page.
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How could i contact the developer of voiceread chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- storage
- tts
- fontSettings
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
More about manifest_file of voiceread.
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How could i report abuse of voiceread chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of voiceread.
Reviews of voiceread:
Chaitanya Kanoria
July 17th, 2022
not working
שרה לוי
September 2nd, 2019
די מושלם , אהבתי את העיצובים האין סופיים.
Geoff Alan
September 4th, 2016
Why does this have such a low rating. I LOVE this app