Enhanced text readability through font-weights and brightness adjustment.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.3
Update
June 5, 2022
Size
2.33MiB
Developer
torpedoread.com
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.6 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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TorpedoRead Extension

TorpedoRead's innovative method facilitates the eye's journey through text by guiding it with artificial fixation points that force focus only on initial letters as opposed to holistic readings. This removes eye relocation and encourages deeper comprehension than shallow forms of media usually allow.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "TorpedoRead", "description": "Enhanced text readability through font-weights and brightness adjustment.", "version": "0.0.3", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": ["storage", "tabs"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_page": "options.html", "host_permissions": ["http://*/", "https://*/", "file://*"], "action": { "default_title": "Ok", "default_popup": "./popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "logo.png", "32": "logo.png", "48": "logo.png", "128": "logo.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": [ "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-Light.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-Regular.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-Medium.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-SemiBold.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-Bold.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-ExtraBold.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-LightItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-Italic.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-MediumItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-SemiBoldItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-BoldItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Open_Sans/OpenSans-ExtraBoldItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-Light.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-Regular.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-Medium.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-SemiBold.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-Bold.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-ExtraBold.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-LightItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-Italic.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-MediumItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-SemiBoldItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-BoldItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Plus_Jakarta_Sans/PlusJakartaSans-ExtraBoldItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Light.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Regular.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Medium.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-SemiBold.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Bold.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-ExtraBold.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-LightItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Italic.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-MediumItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-SemiBoldItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-BoldItalic.ttf", "/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-ExtraBoldItalic.ttf", "/fonts.css" ], "matches": [""] }], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content-inject.js"] } ], "commands": { "torpedify": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+0", "mac": "Command+Shift+0" }, "description": "Torpedify the page" } }}
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How to download and manually install TorpedoRead extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install TorpedoRead extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install TorpedoRead extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install TorpedoRead extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download TorpedoRead extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a TorpedoRead extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the TorpedoRead Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the TorpedoRead extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the TorpedoRead extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for TorpedoRead extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the TorpedoRead extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download TorpedoRead extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install TorpedoRead extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the TorpedoRead extension file

Select and download the TorpedoRead extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the TorpedoRead extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your TorpedoRead extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the TorpedoRead extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install TorpedoRead extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Vii (ID: 000000102e5fe928) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/10/2022 really helps me with reading lots of text! this is a life-changer! originally i thought the keyboard shortcut was bugged, of course i had to go into my extensions "shortcuts" menu and change the shortcut to be global.... blahh! but it works now!

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Alyssa Wada (ID: 0000001f39fecaf9) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/11/2022 Given the fact that this extension is so new and still in development, it's already pretty good! There are simply some pages that aren't very compatible with this extension and they actually become harder to read. With the current extension capabilities, I dont see a way to switch back to standard text, meaning I have to reopen that page in a new tab or window to get back to standard text. I would love to see a feature prioritized that adds the ability to revert a page back to standard text after you "Torpedify" it.

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Yozakame (ID: 00000089aa36c87d) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/23/2022 It doesn't seem to work on d2l lessons which is what i need it on the most unforchantely.

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Christy Khoury (ID: 000000fe00e18581) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/22/2022 Can't wait for this to work on PDFs properly!

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Thomas Seo (ID: 0000002312f09618) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/22/2022 When I first came across this extension I was a little skeptical of how much of a difference it would make but as soon as I gave it a try I was blown away. It definitely helps readers concentrate and read through a sentence, paragraph and even a full-blown article with ease. I use this extension all the time and would definitely recommend it to others.