Webpages reader

Latest Version

Version
1.22
Update
August 25, 2024
Size
387KiB
Developer
Category
Users
8,000+
Rating
3.10345 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Tabs
ActiveTab
Tts
Storage
Scripting
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Text Reader Extension

'Text Reader' is a chrome extension that Reads for you, texts you select from websites you visit.
It also have an editing window where you can type your own words/sentences to be read out loud or even upload a text document to the window or use your mic to type.

New updates :
I apologize for the inconvenience!
Manifest V2 was no longer supported and we didn't update the extension to Manifest V3 and it caused problem with the extension. We now have updated the extension and removed old codes that was causing problems.

Please Let us know if anything isn't working good as it should.
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previous <
performance bug fixes
and added :
> List of voices to choose from
> Word or sentence selection on windows Mode
> Speech controller to speak desired sentence by using using your keyboard arrows and space



Please report any issue you encounter using our report button on windows mode , here in the review section or email us .
We are always working on improving the Text Reader and keeping it free as always to help you reach your goals.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Text Reader", "short_name": "TReader", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Webpages reader", "version": "1.22", "icons": { "64": "Images/background.png", "32": "Images/speaker.png", "16": "Images/background.png", "128": "Images/background.png" }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "tabs", "activeTab", "tts", "storage", "scripting"], "background": { "service_worker": "functions/background.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "Text Reader", "default_popup": "HTMLs/popup.html" }, "options_page": "HTMLs/options.html", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["functions/selection.js"] }]}
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How to download and manually install Text Reader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Text 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 Text Reader extension file

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

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User reviews

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Trevor L (ID: 0000001ad9de28a7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/10/2022 poor quality, a lot of the buttons don't actually do anything and they reader is quite slow without a function button to speed it up. There are better screen readers that will be better with less hassle.

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Ιερώνυμος Κόρακας (ID: 0000007155249b60) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/14/2022 It accomplishes what you need it to. However, there's several issue. My biggest one was the fact that if you copy and paste a PDF article, which is split into two columns, it'll read that split as a space - So, the reader will pause after that break - even though it maybe halfway through the sentence. Wish this could have been worked into the code so this doesn't happen. So, it makes reading Medical Journals and Articles pretty much unbearable. Also, the voices are not that well a.i. optimized. It'll still sound like a robot, regardless of how much you change the pitch and speed, and voice. Overall, it's ok because it actually does what it claims. HOW WELL it does it is why I took off the 2 stars.

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TamsonCat (ID: 000000edb402c07a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/13/2022 trash it does not work i tried everytime i highlight and do what it asks me it does not work

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Mendel Fogel (ID: 0000009621beb2f3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/06/2022 Can't express how awesome this is and how helpful. All you do is right click anywhere on the google screen, click the extension and paste what you want it to read! Amazing and really helps, thanks so much!!!!!

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Samia Mohammed (ID: 00000009724af105) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/27/2021 NIce app!