Speech synthesis redesigned. Listen to emails, documents & websites.

Latest Version

Version
2.2.13
Update
August 18, 2023
Size
463KiB
Developer
getpericles.com
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
4.00758 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
Tts
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Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader Extension

Whether you're visually impaired, dealing with eye strain, or just want to multitask better, Pericles is your perfect companion. Transform how you consume content – from the latest news to in-depth scientific articles. Dive into a world of audio with our diverse voice range on Mac, and a selection on Windows. And the best part? It's absolutely free! Now you can savor your meals or stay on top of chores, while Pericles narrates your digital world.

How to Amplify Your Reading Experience:

🎧 Instant Play:
Click on the Pericles icon and hit play. The tool will seamlessly read from the top, adjusting to your scrolling.

🎧 Custom Start:
Right-click where you'd like to begin and choose \"read from here.\" Even if Pericles is already narrating, it'll smoothly transition to your chosen spot.

🎧 Selective Reading:
Highlight a specific text, right-click, and select \"read selection.\" Pericles will focus solely on your chosen text without continuing further.

Embark on an immersive listening journey with Pericles today!
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader",
"version":"2.2.13",
"description":"Speech synthesis redesigned. Listen to emails, documents & websites.",
"homepage_url":"https://getpericles.com",
"content_scripts":[{"matches":[""],
"js":["content-vendors.49b595700303089b9862.js",
"content-bundle.js"],
"runAt":"document_end",
"all_frames":true},{"all_frames":true,
"js":["content-google-docs-inject.js"],
"matches":["https://docs.google.com/*"],
"run_at":"document_start"}],
"content_security_policy":"script-src 'self' https://www.gstatic.com/ https://*.firebaseio.com https://www.googleapis.com https://apis.google.com; object-src 'self'",
"applications":{"gecko":{"id":"[email protected]"}},
"background":{"scripts":["background-vendors.js",
"background-bundle.js"]},
"browser_action":{"default_icon":{"16":"icon/16-on.png",
"32":"icon/32-on.png",
"96":"icon/96-on.png",
"128":"icon/128-on.png"},
"default_popup":"index.html",
"default_title":"Pericles: Text to speech Screen Reader"},
"permissions":["storage",
"contextMenus",
"tts"],
"icons":{"16":"icon/16-on.png",
"32":"icon/32-on.png",
"96":"icon/96-on.png",
"128":"icon/128-on.png"},
"web_accessible_resources":[],
"manifest_version":2}
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How to download and manually install Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader 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 Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader 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 Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader extension file

Select and download the Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader 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 Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader 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 Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader 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 Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader 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 Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Misty D. Hudson (ID: 000000d2ff3804b7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/12/2023 Had the extension downloaded for two hours. In that time, it worked twice. I ensured no other tabs or instances of Chrome were active. Surprisingly, it worked PERFECTLY on their own website. And I don't know who is narrating the video, but Pericles is pronounced peh-ruh-kleez. Not peh-ruh-culls. I mean, you even use a Grecian helmet as your logo. I would imagine you'd pronounce the name of the greatest Athenian politicians correctly. TL;DR -- Only works faithfully on the creator's website. Not worth your time.

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Zaine Noland (ID: 000000369aad6a59) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 Doesn't work at all 0 out of 10

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Evan (ID: 000000ab196d6ab8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/05/2023 Does not work. Got the error below when using it on a normal web page, Something went wrong! Refresh this page and try again or report bug.

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Marcio Maia (ID: 000000e86d7ce3e2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/12/2023 Didn't work for me. If crashes when it tries do read Google Docs and nothing happens

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Maciej (ID: 000000af3575fe0a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/24/2023 I have tried almost every TTS extension. This is simply the best!!! For me most important is maximum 2.5x speed, none of other extension have higher than 2.0x speed.