An easy to use speech synthesis and recognition tool for your browser!

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Version
0.1.5
Update
September 17, 2023
Size
36.81KiB
Developer
Category
Users
300,000+
Rating
3.25714 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
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Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) Extension

Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) is an extension that helps you convert your speech to text.

It can recognize a wide variety of languages and related dialects. In order to work with this extension, simply open the addon's UI and then press on the big microphone icon to start converting your voice to text. Please note that, when the add-on is first started, it asks for microphone permission. Please accept the permission to start working with the add-on.

All the captured text is placed in the top text-area within the UI. In order to copy the text, use (Ctrl + C) keyboard combination. This add-on has no background activities when it is closed. Moreover, it does not need an internet connection for operation.

If you found a bug to report, please fill the bug report form in the add-on's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/speech-to-text.html).
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) 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 Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) 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 Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) extension file

Select and download the Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) 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 Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) 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 Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) 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 Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) 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 Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Marius Codrin (ID: 0000000a878a12d1) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/18/2024 >> Permission to use the microphone is blocked! >> Please reload the app and try again. but it doesn't ask for permissions like other sites or extensions, and it is not an app, but it says "restart the app" - what app?

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Alan Shepherd (ID: 000000d8e6e3e02d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/20/2024 Picks up my voice reasonably well but the lack of punctuation makes it useless.

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Holistic Helpline (ID: 0000008cbfa993d6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/15/2024 it works great... saves a lot of typing....

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John Weiss (ID: 000000627bc3b61f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/09/2024 Keeps timing out and turning itself off. That's very inconvenient.

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Developer Brainbox (ID: 000000051e809441) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/28/2023 Not working, Micrphone keep disabled after clicking on it.