Talking keyboard • High-quality speech synthesis • Word prediction • OCR

Latest Version

Version
3.0.8
Update
December 8, 2024
Size
1.83MiB
Developer
oribi.se
Category
Users
200,000+
Rating
2.9 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Svenska
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Storage
Scripting
Alarms
Identity
Identity.email
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Oribi Speak Extension

Oribi Speak effectively supports the reading and writing process using high-quality speech synthesis from Acapela and Microsoft. It can read out selected text, sound out individual letters and speak words and sentences as you write, supporting early reading and writing development.

★ 30-day free trial!
Install a trial version and try before you buy. No credit card info needed until trial is over. For volume purchases and domain-wide installation, contact us at [email protected].

Reading support
• Select text in Google Docs, Word Online or on other web pages to have it read out loud using speech synthesis
• Highlight an image with text to have it read out loud using OCR and speech synthesis
• Adjust the speech rate (words per minute)
• Pick the voice you prefer (over 90 voices in 31 languages)

Writing support
• Have individual letter sounds read out loud each time you press a key (letter echo)
• Have each word or sentence read out loud once you finish writing it, using speech synthesis (word/sentence echo)
• Get smart suggestions with the built-in word prediction that helps out with spelling and enables faster writing
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Oribi Speak extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Oribi Speak 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 Oribi Speak extension file

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

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User reviews

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Chris Vydas (ID: 000000a1b7cc9ce4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/31/2023 Trial!? Just wow

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Andrzej “Walter” Lipski (ID: 000000fc9154e522) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/11/2023 It is very good. The voices are pretty smooth but still a bit robotic. My biggest problem is the volume. It is very loud and I would like to be able to adjust the volume separately from the browser and other applications.

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Charles Phan (ID: 0000005500c9abf3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/02/2020 Highly Recommend this extenstion. Very good pronunciation compared to the other two of the three available. I will say i believe it sounds more like a UK English accent which i was fine with. Compared to "Speak it" and "Speak Text" sounds more unnatural and very computer like speaking. Oribi Speaks more natural compared to the other two.

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Rod SEAW (ID: 00000025d0468c52) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/28/2020 Works good definitely recommend it

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Louise Thomsson (ID: 000000a2b286f172) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/29/2019 Den läser inte hela texten jag markerar för uppläsning.