CaptionSpeaker is a chrome extension that allows you to hear subtitles in a specified language when they are set on youtube.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.4
Update
December 13, 2023
Size
46.07KiB
Developer
limura.github.io
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.14286 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
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Permissions
Storage
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CaptionSpeaker Extension

CaptionSpeaker is a chrome extension that allows you to hear subtitles in a specified language when they are set on youtube.

# Usage

1.Right-click the CaptionSpeaker icon to open the settings (Options) and save the appropriate speaker settings (Please be sure to do so as there is a possibility that the speech may fail in the standard setting.).
2.Open the video that you want YouTube to produce subtitles for
3.Click CaptionSpeaker icon to enable subtitle speech (If the icon is green, it is on.)
4.Start playing movie (The speech starts when the subtitles appear.)

If you want to stop the subtitle speech, you can turn it off by clicking the CaptionSpeaker icon.

When speaking, the speaker is the default setting of the browser at first. For example, in a Japanese environment, the speaker is Japanese, so if you want him to speak English, please set it on the setting page (Right-click the icon to select an option, or click the icon to select Options.).
You can also change the reading speed on the settings page.

When you change the speaker's language (Locale), you try to produce subtitles in that language (I sometimes fail.).

# Note

- CaptionSpeaker is a Chrome Extension that reads out the subtitles set for YouTube videos. It does not have the ability to translate Youtube videos. If the YouTube video does not have subtitles in the target language, it will not be spoken.

# Update History

# # Version 1.0
First release

# # Version 1.1
- Add an option to stop the previous utterance when a new utterance is made
- If the subtitle in the same language as the speech setting is default, add the option of not speaking

# # Version 1.2
- When reading is turned off, stop speaking if you are speaking.
- Addresses an issue that may cause a slight delay in reading

## Version 1.3
-Slightly changed the judgment criteria of \"Subtitles in the same language as the speech setting\"

## Version 1.4
-Added \"Setting to read only when subtitles are displayed\" setting item

## Version 1.4.2
- Fixed an issue where subtitles could not be read (November 26, 2020 JST)

## Version 1.4.3
- Fixed the problem that subtitles could not be read

## Version 2.0.0
- Compatible with Manifest V3
- Fixed the problem of not speaking when transitioning from a channel (www.youtube.com/channel/...) or playlist (www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...) to a video page.
- Supports embedding in pages other than www.youtube.com (type that iframe captures www.youtube.com/embed ...) (Note that when you \"add to queue\" in youtube Not compatible with the displayed mini player)
- Added \"Lower volume of original video during utterance\" setting

## Verson 2.0.1 (2022/05)
- Fixed the problem of trying to speak the language of the browser's language setting side when the language setting of the browser (window.navigator.language) and the language to be read are different.

## Version 2.0.2 (2022/06)
- By going to get the next information when you couldn't get the subtitles, you reduced the possibility that you couldn't get the subtitles.

## Version 2.0.3 (2022/06)
- Fixed the problem that sometimes failed to be obtained in the part to get the next information entered in Version 2.0.2.

## Version 2.0.4 (2023/12)
- When video playback is stopped, speech will also stop (Thanks @RonnieBlade)
- ON/OFF setting of \"Enable speech without time synchronization\" will be added to \"Options\" (Thanks @billythekidz)

# Known Issues

It seems that macOS Catalina may fail to speak with a standard speaker.
You can avoid it by setting the speaker who can make a test speech on the setting page and confirm that he can actually speak.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "CaptionSpeaker", "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_appDescription__", "version": "2.0.4", "icons": { "16": "icon/Icon16.png", "48": "icon/Icon48.png", "128": "icon/Icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches":[""], "js": ["contentScript.js"], "all_frames": true } ], "permissions": [ "storage" ], "action": { "default_title": "__MSG_PageActionDefaultTitle__", "default_icon": { "19": "icon/Icon19.png", "24": "icon/Icon24.png", "32": "icon/Icon32.png" } }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "commands": { "enableEvent": { "description": "__MSG_KeyboardShortcutNameEnableEvent__" }, "disableEvent": { "description": "__MSG_KeyboardShortcutNameDisableEvent__" } }}
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How to download and manually install CaptionSpeaker extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install CaptionSpeaker 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 CaptionSpeaker extension file

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

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User reviews

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Miss Glossy (ID: 00000011c2fd3127) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/10/2023 This is probably the best extension of this type. But it has some serious delay, so sometimes it keeps on speaking even when the video is paused. Please fix!!!

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jhan johnny (ID: 000000f3ce8c93ef) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2023 If there are too many subtitles, you may be able to automatically pause the video or slow it down

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faycal me (ID: 000000002cd5439f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/22/2023 Doesn't work chrome version 118.0.5993.89 (Build officiel) (64 bits)

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Rose Lamothe (ID: 0000001ac7183119) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/18/2023 This is the best I have found and I have tried many. It starts every time, there are no buttons to push, it has all the best voices and once you adjust the pitch, speed and level, you can forget about it, it will come on as you set it up. Highly recommended.

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Aleksandr Sh (ID: 0000008aca6e0990) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/13/2023 В Crome Версия 114.0.5735.106 работает Отлично, Спасибо разработчикам)))