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Metric	ReadSpeaker® TextAid for Chrome	Read Aloud
User count	50,000	4,000
Average rating	2.03	4.41
Rating count	39	41
Last updated	2024-11-21	2026-06-29
Size	11.35 MB	0.62 MB
Version	1.4.5	6.5.4

Short description	ReadSpeaker® TextAid for Chrome is a text-to-speech extension that helps you listen to web content, Google Docs, and more with highlighted text.	Turn any webpage into natural-sounding audio with Read Aloud. A fast, accessible text-to-speech Chrome extension for reading articles, PDFs, and long pages.
Full summary	The TextAid Browser Extension requires a subscription. Go to http://textaid.readspeaker.com/ and sign up for a free trial. Listening to the web is easy! Use text-to-speech for reading, writing and studying. Whether for school, work, or home, having text read out loud in a natural sounding voice while following along with highlighted text improves comprehension and allows you to consume content as you prefer. Just select, click and listen and ReadSpeaker TextAid for Chrome™ allows you to listen to web pages, Google Docs and Microsoft Word Online pages. Even listen as you write. ReadSpeaker TextAid for Chrome enables a toolbox* giving you text-to-speech capabilities such as: Listening to web pages, Google Docs and Microsoft Word Online pages. Listening as you follow along with the highlighted text Reading selected sections or entire pages Writing assistance tools Personalized settings for highlighting, reading speed, color combinations User friendly interface Available in American, British and Australian English, Latvian, Dutch, Belgian Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swedish. Please make sure that you are logged into your ReadSpeaker TextAid account.	Read Aloud Chrome Extension is a powerful text-to-speech tool that converts any webpage into clear, natural audio, boosting accessibility and reducing eye strain. It supports multiple voices and speaking speeds, works with articles, PDFs, and blogs, and integrates with NaturalReader engines to provide a smooth listening experience. Ideal for studying, multitasking, or simply enjoying content hands-free, this extension makes digital reading more comfortable and productive. Key features include smooth TTS generation, long-reading support, offline capabilities on many pages, and easy playback controls, making it a versatile assistant for students, professionals, and everyday readers.