Reads your active web site aloud in Talkify. Enjoy listening to web sites with high quality voices in your favourite language

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
April 5, 2017
Size
4.55KiB
Developer
talkify.net
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
3.53333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Talkify Extension

This extension simplifies the usage of the popular Talkify text to speech service by opening your active tab in a new Talkify-tab. It allows you to listen to just about any webpage with just one click.

Talkify has support for a vast amount of languages and aids your listening with text highlighting and natural sounding voices, perfect for students or people with visual impairment.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Talkify", "description": "Reads your active web site aloud in Talkify. Enjoy listening to web sites with high quality voices in your favourite language", "version": "1.0", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "favicon.png","default_title": "Open in Talkify" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs" ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }}
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How to download and manually install Talkify extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Talkify 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 Talkify extension file

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

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User reviews

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Eboni Ellis (ID: 00000001d9251e90) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/27/2020 doesnt work

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Michael G (ID: 0000000988590e78) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/27/2019 A total hidden gem. Far better than the more popular "Read Aloud: A text to speech Voice Reader". Thank you so much!

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Lett Darkelfest (ID: 00000013b054cd29) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/04/2019 Это расширение просто открывает веб-страницу через их сайт, само расширение бесполезное так как можно просто зайти на сайт. Некоторые дикторы очень достойно читают, мне понравилось. (хотя некоторые не очень) Можно слушать книги на английском, открыв электронную библиотеку.

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Akarsh Satija (ID: 0000003219b2f75c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/30/2018 🙏🏻 It is exactly what I was looking for. Perfect. It's a little slow while fetching the page and then converting it to audio (That's just the feedback) But It's amazing, Its awesome.

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Moises Daly (ID: 000000c23897f6ba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/04/2018 he buscado por muchos años un tts que lea la web pero todos son inefectivos. Este, Talkify es el campeon. Muchas gracias a su desarrolladores.