An easy to use text reader.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.0
Update
September 6, 2020
Size
1.77MiB
Developer
giteshdalal.com
Category
Users
383
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
DeclarativeContent
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Read Easy Extension

Removes clutter and improves readability. Lets you focus on what you want to read. Great for reading articles, web novels and blog posts.

\"Focus just on reading. I can handle the rest.\" - Gitesh Dalal

Note : Read Easy works best for web pages that have a lot of content.

# Features
1. Text to Speech (TTS) (Experimental)
a. Easy to use Speech controls
b. Highlight line & paragraph
c. Click to navigate
2. Simple, clean and easy to use
3. Supports light and dark themes
4. Gives user control over font and text styling (Monospace, Serif, Sans-Serif, Open Dyslexic)
5. Keyboard shortcuts for all actions
6. Navigate to next or previous article (Experimental)
7. Dictionary - Select a word to lookup definition

## Change log
#### v 1.0.1
1. Fixed capslock issue
2. Improved readable text extraction
3. Updated app icon
#### v 1.0.2
1. Fixed bugs related to navigation
2. Added dictionary functionality
3. Greatly improved readable text extraction
4. Fixed bugs related to TTS feature
#### v 1.1.0
1. Added dictionary functionality (experimental)
2. Improved on TTS features
3. TTS feature - Pause playback on scroll
#### v 1.1.1
1. Bug fix related to scrolling in TTS mode
2. Improved redability in TTS mode
3. Improved redability for tables and lists
#### v 1.1.2
1. Improved redability for tables and lists
2. Added keyboard navigation for Next and Previous Article
3. Improved auto scroll
#### v 1.1.3
1. Minor fix for improving decimal numbers readability
2. Bug fixes related to article extraction
#### v 1.1.4
1. Redefined TTS navigation logic
2. Bug fixes related to TTS
#### v 1.2.0
1. Added support for Dyslexic font
2. Bug fixes related to scroll
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Read Easy", "description": "An easy to use text reader.", "author": "giteshdalal.com", "version": "1.2.0", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab", "declarativeContent", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "optional_permissions": [ "*://*/*", "webNavigation" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "src/background/configuration.js", "src/background/actions.js" ], "persistent": false }, "page_action": { "browser_style": true, "default_icon": { "16": "assets/images/logo_16.png", "32": "assets/images/logo_32.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "assets/images/logo_16.png", "32": "assets/images/logo_32.png", "48": "assets/images/logo_48.png", "128": "assets/images/logo_128.png" }, "commands": { "toggle-extension": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+R", "mac": "Alt+R" }, "description": "Toogle extension" } }}
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How to download and manually install Read Easy extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Read Easy 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 Easy extension file

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

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User reviews

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Walciley Vieira (ID: 0000005a4e1fad35) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/04/2022 Não funciona, abri uma nova pagina vazia somente.

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Douglas Lima (ID: 000000f687180c9f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/01/2021 Exactly what I was looking for. I love listening to web novels and I hated to have to click "next chapter" and restart the extension that reads it aloud. With this extension I just press N to go to next chapter and press S to start reading again. If the extension could automatically go to the next chapter and start reading it would be a dream.

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Gitesh Kumar (ID: 0000005378e16537) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/05/2020 Writing to just get the ball rolling. Me being the developer this review will be heavily biased. I am an avid reader and I had tried tons of applications and extensions which help me read massive articles online. I somehow always found them lacking in one way or another. And thus, came in Read Easy. Developed for me by me with all the features which I always wanted while reading online. And honestly, I think I have achieved what I set out to do. I have tested it mostly on royalroad.com and wanderinginn.com, and it seems to work like a charm. Also, I just love the dark theme. Its the best.