Read Selected

About

Read Selected is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by converting selected text into speech with a variety of voice options. Whether you're reading articles, studying, or simply want to listen to text instead of reading, Read Selected offers a seamless and accessible way to engage with web content.

Key Features:
Voice Selection: Choose from a variety of voices to suit your preference and enhance your listening experience.
Stop Button: Easily stop the speech at any time with a convenient stop button that appears while text is being read.
Context Menu Integration: Right-click to read selected text aloud from any web page for a smooth and intuitive user experience.
Customizable Settings: Adjust speech rate and pitch to match your personal listening preference.

How It Works:
Select Text: Highlight any text on a web page that you want to be read aloud.
Right-Click: Right-click on the selected text and choose "Read selected text" from the context menu.
Listen: The selected text will be read aloud using the chosen voice. A red stop button will appear on the screen, allowing you to stop the speech at any time.
Stop Speech: Click the red stop button to immediately stop the text-to-speech process and remove the button from the screen.

Technical Details:
Voice Selection: Read Selected integrates with the Web Speech API to provide a range of voices. Users can select their preferred voice from the extension's popup menu.
Stop Button: A dynamically generated stop button appears when text is being read, providing users with an easy way to stop the speech.
Offline Capabilities: While primarily using online services for voice synthesis, Read Selected can also function with built-in voices available on your device.

Privacy and Security:
Read Selected respects your privacy. The extension processes selected text locally and only sends the necessary data to text-to-speech services for voice synthesis. No personal information is collected or stored.

Ideal Use Cases:
Reading Articles: Listen to long articles or blog posts without straining your eyes.
Studying: Use Read Selected to review study materials or notes.
Accessibility: Provides an accessible way for users with reading difficulties to engage with web content.
Multitasking: Listen to text content while doing other tasks, improving productivity and convenience.

How to Get Started:
Install the Extension: Add Read Selected to your Chrome browser from the Chrome Web Store.
Select Your Voice: Open the extension's popup and choose your preferred voice.
Start Reading: Select text on any web page, right-click, and choose "Read selected text" to start listening.