Reads webpage content aloud with speech synthesis

Latest Version

Version
2.8.0
Update
February 12, 2024
Size
635KiB
Developer
Category
Users
635
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Tiếng Việt
Türkçe
Español
Italiano
русский
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Identity
Offscreen
Scripting
Storage
Tts
TtsEngine
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Narrator + Extension

Narrator+ leverages advanced text-to-speech (TTS) technology to transform written text on webpages into audible speech. It supports over 40 languages and is compatible with a wide range of websites, such as news outlets, blogs, fan fiction sites, academic publications, educational materials, and online course content.

With Narrator+, users have the freedom to choose from a diverse array of TTS voices. These include browser-native options and voices from leading cloud-based TTS services like Google Wavenet, Amazon Polly, IBM Watson, and Microsoft. Access to some premium cloud voices may require an in-app purchase.

Narrator+ is versatile, offering compatibility with various document formats including PDFs, Google Docs, Google Play books, Amazon Kindle, and EPUB files (through the EPUBReader extension from epubread.com).

Designed for those who prefer listening over reading, individuals with dyslexia or learning disabilities, and young readers, Narrator+ aims to make digital content more accessible.

To start using Narrator+, simply navigate to your desired webpage and click the Narrator+ icon in the Chrome menu. It also supports shortcut keys such as ALT-P, ALT-O, ALT-Comma, and ALT-Period for Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, and Forward functions, respectively. Users can highlight text for reading and access Narrator+ via the right-click context menu for selected text.

For voice, speed, pitch adjustments, or to activate text highlighting, users can modify their settings on the Options page. This can be accessed by right-clicking the Narrator+ icon and selecting Options, or by clicking the Gear button on the extension popup (note: playback must be stopped to access the Gear button).

Narrator+ is an open-source initiative. Contributors interested in submitting bug fixes or translations are encouraged to visit its GitHub page at https://github.com/sherwinvishesh/Narrator-Plus.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html?isPopup=1" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "commands": { "forward": { "description": "forward", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Period" } }, "play": { "description": "play/pause", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+P" } }, "rewind": { "description": "rewind", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Comma" } }, "stop": { "description": "stop", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+O" } } }, "default_locale": "en", "description": "Reads webpage content aloud with speech synthesis", "host_permissions": [ "https://translate.google.com/" ], "icons": { "128": "img/Logo.png", "16": "img/Logo.png", "48": "img/Logo.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "99", "name": "Narrator +", "optional_host_permissions": [ "http://*/", "https://*/", "file://*/*" ], "optional_permissions": [ "webRequest", "webNavigation" ], "options_page": "options.html", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "contextMenus", "identity", "offscreen", "scripting", "storage", "tts", "ttsEngine" ], "short_name": "_Narrator +", "version": "2.8.0", "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "\\u003Call_urls>" ], "resources": [ "player.html", "sound/silence.mp3", "img/*" ], "use_dynamic_url": true } ]}
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How to download and manually install Narrator + extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Narrator + 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 Narrator + extension file

Select and download the Narrator + 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 Narrator + 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 Narrator + 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 Narrator + 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 Narrator + extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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