Read Aloud TTS

What it does

Read Aloud TTS converts the text of web pages, PDFs and e-books into synthetic speech so you can listen instead of reading. It is useful for people who want to rest their eyes, follow long documents hands-free or learn by ear.

Key features

• Reads a whole web page or only the section you select
• Offers male and female voices in multiple languages
• Lets you adjust voice, tone, speed and volume of the narration
• Handles PDF files and e-books as well as regular articles
• Includes a summarisation option alongside text to speech

Use cases

• Listening to long technical documentation while taking notes
• Reviewing class reading material by ear during a commute
• Having small print or dense articles read aloud to reduce eye strain

Getting started

Click the extension icon on a page and choose whether to read all of the text or just a selected portion, then adjust the voice settings as needed.

Good to know

Voice quality and language coverage depend on the voices the service provides, and pages with unusual layouts may be read in an unexpected order.