Convert selected webpage text to audio and listen seamlessly.
ReadMe - Text to Speech Extension
ReadMe is your perfect companion for browsing the web. This simple yet powerful Chrome extension allows you to convert any selected text on a webpage into audio. Whether you want to listen to an interesting article, follow along with a recipe, or simply need assistance reading, ReadMe is here to help.
Key Features:
Text to Speech: Easily convert any selected text on a webpage into audio. Just select the text, right-click, and choose \"Read selected text.\"
Control Playback: Start and stop reading with a single click. The extension remembers where you left off, so you can resume from the same spot.
User-Friendly: Simple and intuitive interface makes it easy for anyone to use. The button text updates to show the current state (\"Start Reading\" or \"Stop Reading\").
Customizable: Adjust the speech rate and pitch through the options page for a personalized listening experience.
ReadMe enhances your web browsing experience by adding audio capabilities to your favorite websites. It is especially useful for multitasking, improving accessibility, and for those who prefer listening over reading.
Try ReadMe today and transform your browsing experience with the power of text-to-speech!
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How to download and manually install ReadMe - Text to Speech extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install ReadMe - 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 ReadMe - Text to Speech extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install ReadMe - Text to Speech extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download ReadMe - Text to Speech extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a ReadMe - 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 ReadMe - Text to Speech Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the ReadMe - Text to Speech extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the ReadMe - Text to Speech extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for ReadMe - 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 ReadMe - 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 ReadMe - Text to Speech extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install ReadMe - 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 ReadMe - Text to Speech extension file
Select and download the ReadMe - 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 ReadMe - 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 ReadMe - 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 ReadMe - 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 ReadMe - Text to Speech extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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