A completely free extension to read highlighted text via Text To Speech.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
March 3, 2020
Size
81.05KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
2.28125 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Alarms
Storage
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Page Reader Extension

This is a very easy to use Text To Speech extension. Simply highlight any section of text on your page, then click the extension icon on your Chrome toolbar and it will be read back to you. The extension is entirely free, and always will be.

Any and all feedback/suggestions are welcome, as I plan on continuing to update it as needed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Page Reader", "version": "1.0", "description": "A completely free extension to read highlighted text via Text To Speech.", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": {}, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "alarms", "storage" ], "options_page": "options.html", "icons": { "16": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png", "128": "icon.png" }, "manifest_version": 2 }
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How to download and manually install Page Reader extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Page Reader 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 Page Reader extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Page Reader extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Page Reader 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 Page Reader Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Page Reader extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Page Reader extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Page Reader 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 Page Reader 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 Page Reader extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Page Reader 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 Page Reader extension file

Select and download the Page Reader 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 Page Reader 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 Page Reader 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 Page Reader 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 Page Reader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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programmer_1 programmer_1 (ID: 000000a4e7e09695) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/12/2023 cuts in the middle of sentence

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Siobhan Sully (ID: 000000d6f3540199) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/26/2023 Tried it and it cuts off mid sentence. Had to read the reviews to even figure out how to get it to work, it is incredibly slow to both read and work. You would spend so much time fiddling with it you would have about as much clue about what you just read if you just read it yourself.

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D. Sellars54 (ID: 0000002fd1d39e2f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/26/2023 Maddeningly frustrating to have it stop after a couple sentences, regardless of how much text is highlighted. Tried everything I could, but it just doesn't work.

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S. N. D. (ID: 000000353461d3d8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/12/2022 that is not reading, I cant understand anything

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Linsey Rodriguez (ID: 00000058bf265a1b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/01/2022 This only reads 28 words at a time, no matter how much text you select. I constantly had to reselect new text to read. You can change the pitch and speed, but it's not worth it.