Text-to-Speech (TTS) extension that transforms highlighted text into high-quality natural sounding audio using Google Cloud's…

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Version
12
Update
July 30, 2023
Size
4.59MiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.65854 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Downloads
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ActiveTab
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Wavenet Extension

Text-to-Speech (TTS) extension that transforms highlighted text into high-quality natural sounding audio using Google Cloud's Text-to-Speech.

You need to create your own API Key in order to use this extension (see the included video for instructions).

Features
- Support for all Google WaveNet, Neural2, News, Studio voices and languages.
- Adjustable pitch and speed.
- Download selected text to an MP3 file.
- SSML support
- Shortcut to read aloud (Cmd+Shift+S on macOS and Ctrl+Shift+S on windows)
- Shortcut to download selected text (Cmd+Shift+E on macOS and Ctrl+Shift+E on windows)
- Chunk selected text into sentences to bypass the 5000 character limit and lower usage cost.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Wavenet for Chrome", "version": "12", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "downloads", "storage", "activeTab", "scripting", "offscreen" ], "commands": { "readAloudShortcut": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+S", "mac": "Command+Shift+S" }, "description": "Read aloud" }, "downloadShortcut": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+E", "mac": "Command+Shift+E" }, "description": "Download" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "service-worker.js", "type": "module" }, "host_permissions": [ "" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "content-script.js" ] } ], "action": { "default_title": "Wavenet for Chrome", "default_popup": "assets/popup.html", "default_icon": "assets/icons/icon_1000.png" }, "icons": { "16": "assets/icons/icon_16.png", "19": "assets/icons/icon_19.png", "38": "assets/icons/icon_38.png", "48": "assets/icons/icon_48.png", "128": "assets/icons/icon_128.png", "1000": "assets/icons/icon_1000.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "assets/styles.css" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ], "homepage_url": "https://github.com/pgmichael/wavenet-for-chrome"}
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How to download and manually install Wavenet extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Wavenet 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 Wavenet extension file

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

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User reviews

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J L (ID: 000000a51ba5377e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/15/2023 Very simple. Easy to use and really a brilliant idea. You should be proud of your work! Only thing is that, about 99% of the time, it doesn't do a single thing. No output whatsoever, no error message, nada. Even restarting the browser (or killing extension processes via system monitor) doesn't fix it. Since there's no documentation, I have no way to discover why this is happening or if the text I've selected might be breaking it or something. BB's version of your extension works for the same texts your extension fails at, and that's great and all, but his extension doesn't allow downloading for some silly reason! Perhaps related to the queuing, which I suspect is why that one works for me while yours doesn't, because I use it for long-form content. Regardless of length, though, once the extension decides to stop working, it won't work for anything, short or long. I do seem to recall an instance around maybe April, before the UI change, when I actually did receive an error message or two. Something about my sentences being too long. More documentation and more error messages would really be useful. If there's a tiny hint of an annoyingly entitled tone, by the way, it's just because your extension is so brilliant and it is totally frustrating that it won't work most of the time! :-( Really, take this as the highest praise. I want it and I can't have it, and it's driving me crazy! Thanks so much for making this. If you want to take it to the next level, figuring out a way to automatically rephrase texts that are incompatible with Wavenet (or the neural voices if there are any differences), as well as splitting up texts to skirt any length limits are probably the way to go. I've spent hours editing texts to get them to be compatible. It may seem silly, but it's for accessibility reasons, so it's worthwhile. I don't know if it's legal for you to make and sell one, but I would gladly pay $10 for a full application (assuming it's more reliable). But since you don't have one, is there a place people can donate to support this project? Thanks again for the wonderful extension—I just wish it were more reliable! Try out long texts to see if you can replicate the problem. If you want, I could send you a text file I know to be a problem for it, assuming you have contact info up on Google.

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David Solomon (ID: 00000078a7bd76f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/10/2023 Awesome extension. The SSML feature is not fully working, I have created an issue in github. Can you please lookinto it. The read aloud works but the download does not work. It will be really helpful if you can fix it.

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Ultimate Marketing Group (ID: 000000fd19392e64) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/09/2023 Fantastic extension, I love it. Nice and simple UI. Happy to see the extension get some updates, please keep it up. Wish it was available for firefox as well.

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Imran Q (ID: 000000c352ae97b3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/27/2023 I was using the read aloud extension and the google voices kept needing permissions from the demo site. This approach works much better and much more reliable! Amazing for reading articles and books especially when your eyes are tired or you want to take a walk!

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Gowri Shanker “GS Bellu” Bellu (ID: 000000e4dcade477) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/11/2023 'Wavenet for Chrome' is the only chrome extension that I use. Simply superb. My heartfelt appreciation goes out to the developers for providing such a remarkable utility that greatly enhances my productivity.