Convert the selected text to speech.

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Version
0.4
Update
April 26, 2021
Size
220KiB
Developer
kauer3.github.io
Category
Users
841
Rating
4.55556 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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Slang - Text to Speech Extension

Slang is a free tool that converts text of websites to speech. It can increase your productivity, help you study more effectively and is a must have if you are learning a new language.

Slang shows the text in the pop-up synchronized with the speech, so that you can read along, regardless of the page you're on. Listening and reading simultaneously increases comprehension, strengthens memory, helps build fluency skills including proper phrasing and expression and improve sight word recognition!

If you want to save time or keep your eyes off the screen, let Slang read the contents of a web page for you.

It is very simple to use, just select the text you want to hear, open the pop-up and click on the play button or right click on the selected text and click on speak. You can also type or paste in the pop-up whatever you want to be spoken. You can change the volume, rate, pitch and voice.

Supports 14 languages, some in different accents, totaling 21 different voices.

Access the project's github page to give feedback, report bugs and access the source code:
https://github.com/kauer3/Slang-Text-to-Speech
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Slang - Text to Speech", "version": "0.4", "description": "Convert the selected text to speech.", "permissions": ["contextMenus", "activeTab", "storage", "notifications"], "background": { "scripts": ["contextMenu.js", "speech.js"], "persintent": false }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon128.png", "default_title": "Slang", "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Slang - Text to Speech extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Slang - Text to Speech extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Slang - Text to Speech 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 Slang - Text to Speech Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Slang - Text to Speech 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 Slang - Text to Speech extension file

Select and download the Slang - Text to Speech 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 Slang - Text to Speech 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 Slang - Text to Speech 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 Slang - Text to Speech 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 Slang - Text to Speech extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Lucia The Sylveon (ID: 0000008e89151ec8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/01/2023 I love this so much, that's all what I needed. Thank you. I give 5 stars because I love how you can simply select the language you want, select the text and then hear the speaker with its fluent non robotical voice reading the text. Its so soft and nice to hear, its so good for visiting websites or blogs with endless text where or even wikipedia articles.

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Jérôme Landry (ID: 0000000e818d9b15) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/04/2022 Stops after some words. Just doesn't work. Or, for a few words. I selected a complete article on a web page (SLATE) and it started well but stopped after the second sentence. Same way of working for the second and third try.

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John Deppeler (ID: 00000027e13163b9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/07/2021 it seems to work fine. love it.