Text Simplifier

Simplify text on webpages and PDFs with OCR and AI. 5 free uses/day, resets at midnight UTC. Upgrade for unlimited access.

As of May 2026, Text Simplifier has 20 users in the Productivity category.

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Version
1.0.1
Manifest V3

History

4 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 20, 2026.

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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 20, 2026221.0.1
May 5, 2026211.0.1
May 17, 2026171.0.1
May 30, 2026181.0.1
Now201.0.1

Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabcontextMenusstoragetabsscripting
Host access
https://text-simplifier-backend-924c62fba5e2.herokuapp.com/*, https://*.s3.amazonaws.com/*, https://*.s3.*.amazonaws.com/*, <all_urls>, file:///*

Screenshots

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About

# How to Use Text Simplifier

## For Websites
1. Navigate to any website
2. Right-click anywhere on the page
3. Select "Simplify Text" from the context menu
4. Click and drag to select the text you want to simplify, then release

## For PDFs
1. Click the Chrome extension icon in your browser toolbar
2. Select the "Text Simplifier" extension
3. Click on the "Drop a PDF" area
4. Choose and upload your PDF file
5. Once the PDF opens, use the same selection method as websites: click and drag to select text, then release

The extension will automatically simplify any text you select using either method.





Struggling with complex articles, dense research papers, or tricky documents? Text Simplifier is your personal reading assistant, using advanced AI to transform complicated text into simple, easy-to-understand language. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone looking to grasp difficult content faster.

Our powerful tool works on any webpage and even with your own PDF files, making information more accessible than ever before. Simplify Text on Any Webpage: Break down complex jargon, long sentences, and difficult vocabulary directly on any site.

Simplify Text from PDFs: Simply upload a PDF through the extension popup to open it in our built-in viewer, where you can simplify text just as easily.

Effortless OCR-Powered Selection: Our intuitive drag-and-select tool uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to capture text from anywhere on your screen, including images and infographics.

AI-Powered Clarity: We leverage state-of-the-art AI models (like GPT) to rewrite text for a middle-school reading level while preserving the original meaning and tone.

Generous Free Tier: Get 10 free simplifications every day to handle your most important tasks. Your quota resets automatically at midnight UTC.

One-Time Premium Upgrade: Need more? A single, one-time payment gives you unlimited, lifetime access. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

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## Description
Struggling with complex articles, dense research papers, or tricky documents? Text Simplifier is your personal reading assistant, using advanced AI to transform complicated text into simple, easy-to-understand language. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone looking to grasp difficult content faster.

Our powerful tool works on any webpage and even with your own PDF files, making information more accessible than ever before.

## Key Features
Simplify Text on Any Webpage: Break down complex jargon, long sentences, and difficult vocabulary directly on any site.

Simplify Text from PDFs: Simply upload a PDF through the extension popup to open it in our built-in viewer, where you can simplify text just as easily.

Effortless OCR-Powered Selection: Our intuitive drag-and-select tool uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to capture text from anywhere on your screen, including images and infographics.

AI-Powered Clarity: We leverage state-of-the-art AI models (like GPT) to rewrite text for a middle-school reading level while preserving the original meaning and tone.

Generous Free Tier: Get 10 free simplifications every day to handle your most important tasks. Your quota resets automatically at midnight UTC.

One-Time Premium Upgrade: Need more? A single, one-time payment gives you unlimited, lifetime access. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

## How It Works
Activate the extension using the context menu (right-click and select "Simplify Text") or the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+S).

Your cursor will turn into a crosshair. Simply click and drag to select any text, paragraph, or section you want to simplify.

Instantly get a simplified version in a clean, easy-to-read overlay.

## Who Is This For?
Students: Master dense textbooks and academic articles with ease.

Professionals: Quickly understand technical reports, legal documents, and industry news.

Educators: Adapt complex source materials into lessons your students can understand.

Curious Minds: Explore any topic without getting bogged down by complicated language.

Technical

Version
1.0.1
Manifest
V3
Size
6.08MiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u2dec85e4b9e90fb8dabb7c4b7de95886
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Jul 7, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Jul 19, 2025
Last Scraped
May 30, 2026
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