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Metric	Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader	Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text)
User count	2,000,000	400,000
Average rating	4.13	4.28
Rating count	3,601	3,212
Last updated	2026-07-10	2026-06-05
Size	0.47 MB	1.39 MB
Version	2.24.0	2.0.40

Short description	Convert web text to audio instantly with Read Aloud. Supports 40+ languages & AI voices for effortless listening on any webpage.	Convert web pages, PDFs & e-books to speech with Read Aloud. Customizable voices & speeds for effortless listening. No registration needed.
Full summary	Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader is a powerful Chrome extension that converts webpage text into audio using advanced text-to-speech (TTS) technology. It supports over 40 languages and multiple voices, including native browser voices and premium AI voices from providers like Google Wavenet, Amazon Polly, IBM Watson, Microsoft Azure, and OpenAI. Ideal for users who prefer listening over reading, including children learning literacy and individuals with dyslexia or other learning disabilities, Read Aloud works seamlessly across various websites such as news outlets, blogs, textbooks, and more. It also supports popular document formats like PDF, Google Docs, Kindle, and EPUB (via the EPUBReader extension). With customizable playback options like voice selection, reading speed, pitch adjustment, and text highlighting, users can tailor their listening experience. Easy-to-use controls and keyboard shortcuts make accessing Read Aloud quick and intuitive. As an open-source project, it also invites community contributions for ongoing improvements.	Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text) is a powerful Chrome extension that converts web pages, articles, PDFs, and e-books into natural-sounding speech. It supports multiple languages, male and female voices, and customizable voice settings including tone and speed, enabling users to listen effortlessly instead of reading. This extension runs directly in your browser with no registration required. Users can select entire pages or specific sections to be read aloud, control playback with pause, rewind, and fast-forward features, and even generate summaries for YouTube videos, PDFs, and web articles. It works offline for local files and offers a time-saving, eye-friendly alternative for learning, research, and casual reading. Its intuitive interface and high-quality voice synthesis make it ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who prefers auditory content consumption.