Browser extension for text to speech.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.0
Update
April 23, 2020
Size
758KiB
Developer
Category
Users
9,000+
Rating
2.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Storage
Tabs
Https://*/
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Read to me Extension

Listen to any text in your browser in a voice of your choice.

READ TO ME is a text to speech Chrome extension for reading out loud any text in your browser in many languages. The app makes listening to everything on your screen effortless with a functional smooth design and customizable options as a selection of male and female voices, voice pitch and reading speed.

Spoken text has several advantages over reading. The most obvious one is the option to multitask as your eyes and hands are free, but also it is considered that it can enhance comprehension. Listening is also great for those with disabilities or disadvantages that make reading either impossible or extremely difficult.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name" : "Read to me", "version": "1.1.0", "description": "Browser extension for text to speech.", "author": "Nikola Grancharov", "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "storage", "tabs", "https://*/" ], "icons": { "16": "img/logo_16x16.png", "32": "img/logo_32x32.png", "48": "img/logo_48x48.png", "64": "img/logo_64x64.png", "128": "img/logo_128x128.png" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": ["content_script.js"] } ], "background": { "page": "pages/Background/background.html" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "img/logo_16x16.png", "default_popup": "pages/Popup/popup.html" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "content_script.js", "services/Read.service.js" ]}
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How to download and manually install Read to me extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Read to me extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Read to me 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 Read to me extension file

Select and download the Read to me 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 Read to me 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 Read to me 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 Read to me 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 Read to me extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Hannah Crye (ID: 0000007c60fd69f7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/08/2023 The voice talks with an accent that's hard to understand. I tried changing it but they all sound distorted. I highlight an area for it to read and it only makes it through the first couple sentences then stops. Now it won't load at all... worst extension I've come across yet.

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PackLeader1 (ID: 000000c0ecfa043f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/18/2021 The voice is so boring to listion to and also can't even read some of the words properly this really needs some more improving don't use this its horrible and i don't know if this happen to you guy but after using it the bot voice turns very creepy but i would not recommend this to anyone looking for a read to me bot

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Connie Kosmas (ID: 00000021ce924e4d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/05/2021 The voice is so robotic, it is super hard to understand. Would not recommend this to anyone

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caleb voun (ID: 00000013bc632e8b) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/29/2021 doesn't really work after 2 times

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Ella Jones (ID: 000000fca7f45103) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/16/2020 doesnt work at all