Text to speech Extension
ReadX Text To Speech Extension
Reads text using Google voices, or default system voice when offline.
Features
- Ability to replace any word so you are not stuck with default pronunciations or abbreviations.
- Starts reading instantly from the second you hit play, no matter the page size.
- you can select words to start reading from that location, if [Spacebar to Play] or [Drag to read] is enabled
- can be toggled on and off instantly, no need to refresh the page before use. (unless the extension was updated)
- displays estimated reading time and percent read in the title bar.
New Features of Version 1.0.2 (iframes not supported)
- Automation tab settings
- Spacebar to play from selected location
- Configurable to automatically click on [next page] when finished reading current one (requires refresh)
* This works by getting element class name, if multiple elements have the same class name on page, this won't work.
New Features of Version 1.0.8
- added domain specific settings
- optimized code for even faster loading
New Features of Version 1.1.0
- custom shortcut keys.
New in Version 1.1.1 - 1.1.4
- minor bug fixes
Note:
Some features may work differently inside iframes or Shadow DOM elements.
How to use:
Click anywhere on the page for it to start reading from that point, if you'd rather push [spacebar] after selecting the text you want read, you can go into options and uncheck [click to read] then hit save.
You can also click the blue square on the bottom right to start reading from your selection or drag it to where you want to read from in case what you want to read is a link. Clicking on the blue square or the spacebar also toggles play/pause.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install ReadX Text To Speech extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install ReadX Text To Speech 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 ReadX Text To Speech extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install ReadX Text To Speech extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download ReadX Text To Speech extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a ReadX Text To Speech 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 ReadX Text To Speech Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the ReadX Text To Speech extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the ReadX Text To Speech extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for ReadX Text To Speech 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 ReadX Text To Speech 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 ReadX Text To Speech extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install ReadX Text To Speech 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 ReadX Text To Speech extension file
Select and download the ReadX Text To Speech 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 ReadX Text To Speech 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 ReadX Text To Speech 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 ReadX Text To Speech 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 ReadX Text To Speech extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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