Turn a page into a podcast

Latest Version

Version
0.2.1
Update
May 27, 2022
Size
2.62MiB
Developer
getpodrest.com
Category
Users
26
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
See more
Permissions
ActiveTab
Notifications
See more

Podrest Extension

Podrest is a service with which you can convert a web article, blog and news into a podcast so that you can listen to them on the go.
This extension converts the current web page into a podcast episode with a few clicks.

To signup, to listen to converted episode or to subscribe to your podcast, go to
https://www.getpodrest.com/

Note: When you convert a page with this extension, you will see a desktop notification as long as you use Windows or macOS (Linus is not supported). In case you don't see any notification
1. Go to chrome://flags/#enable-system-notifications and disable it.
2. If 1. doesn't solve, allow notifications from Google Chrome in OS settings.


* Currently only English is supported on this extension. If you look for more language support, please use WEB version (www.getpodrest.com).
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Podrest", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "0.2.1", "description": "Turn a page into a podcast", "icons": { "16": "logo16.png", "48": "logo48.png", "128": "logo128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "Turn a page into podcasts", "default_icon": { "16": "logo16.png", "24": "logo24.png", "32": "logo32.png" } }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "notifications" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
Read more

How to download and manually install Podrest extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Podrest 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 Podrest extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Walling Web Clipper Extension · Productivity 26 14 ★ 589KiB

icon

Modern for Wikipedia Extension · Productivity 26 164 ★ 391KiB

icon

SendToPod - Send web articles to Podcast Extension · Productivity 26 3 ★ 76.66KiB

icon

Stationian Bookmark Manager Extension · Productivity 26 0 ★ 4.97MiB

icon

Matter Extension · Productivity 26 28 ★ 799KiB

icon

Zhook - Organise your notes Extension · Productivity 26 3 ★ 958KiB

icon

Hexcord Extension · Social & Communication 26 1 ★ 16.83MiB

icon

BeanShot: Capture Stunning Screenshots Effortlessly Extension · Productivity 26 19 ★ 17.68MiB

icon

Audioread: Ultra-Realistic Text-to-Speech Extension · Productivity 26 46 ★ 23.71KiB

icon

DailyLauncher: Custom New Tab Startpage Extension · Productivity 26 3 ★ 7.08MiB

icon

Listening.com Extension · Productivity 26 15 ★ 348KiB

icon

Unclutter — Modern Reader Mode Extension · Productivity 26 41 ★ 2.31MiB

icon

Readsy Extension · Productivity 26 4 ★ 146KiB

icon

Simple Reads Extension · Productivity 26 9 ★ 791KiB

icon

Soju: Bookmark Manager Extension · Productivity 26 1 ★ 37.02KiB

icon

GigaBrain - AI Companion for Reddit Extension · Productivity 26 20 ★ 9.83MiB

icon

Omni - Bookmark, History, & Tab Manager Extension · Productivity 26 63 ★ 1.91MiB

icon

Ausum Extension · Productivity 26 9 ★ 7.93KiB

icon

Text Explorer Extension · Productivity 26 6 ★ 3.19MiB

icon

ContentBot AI Writer Extension · Productivity 26 26 ★ 105KiB

icon

Save and search with Stacks Extension · Productivity 26 18 ★ 1.99MiB

icon

MagicShot - Screenshots made Beautiful Extension · Photos 26 0 ★ 1.93MiB

icon

bundleIQ Extension · Productivity 26 16 ★ 449KiB

icon

Recast Extension Extension · News & Weather 26 38 ★ 447KiB