Read Aloud AI

Read Aloud AI - Natural Text-to-Speech Extension Select any text on a webpage and have it read aloud with natural-sounding AI voices. Fast, private, and works completely offline. ✨ NEW IN v1.0.4: • Intelligent language detection - automatically selects the right voice for Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese text • Enhanced text cleaning - removes awkward symbols, URLs, and formatting for natural-sounding speech • Improved voice selection for regional variants (es-MX vs es-ES, en-US vs en-GB) 🎯 KEY FEATURES: • Fast keyboard shortcuts (Alt+R to read, Alt+P to pause/resume) • Natural AI voices - automatically prioritizes Neural/Premium voices • Multi-language support with automatic detection • Adjustable speed, volume, and pitch • Right-click context menu integration • Privacy-first design - no data collection, no tracking • Works completely offline - no internet required • Free forever - no subscriptions, no hidden costs 🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY: • All processing happens locally in your browser • No data is ever sent to external servers • No user tracking or analytics • No account required • Open source code available for review ⚡ HOW TO USE: 1. Select any text on a webpage 2. Press Alt+R (or right-click → "Read Aloud") 3. Listen to natural AI voices read your text 4. Press Alt+P to pause/resume 5. Adjust settings in the extension popup 🎨 CUSTOMIZATION: • Choose from all available system voices • Adjust reading speed (0.5x to 2x) • Control volume and pitch • Settings saved automatically 🌍 SUPPORTED LANGUAGES: Automatic language detection for Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and more. Works with any language supported by your browser's text-to-speech engine. ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES: • Browser restart required after installation for full functionality • Security warnings on chrome:// and edge:// pages are normal (browser restriction) • Voice quality depends on your operating system and browser • Natural voices may not be available on all systems 🔧 TECHNICAL DETAILS: • Uses Web Speech API (browser-native TTS) • Manifest V3 compliant • Works on Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Brave, Opera • Lightweight and fast • No external dependencies 📋 PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED: • "Read and change all your data on all websites" - Required to access selected text on any webpage. The extension only reads selected text when you activate it and never modifies or transmits any data. • Context Menus - Adds "Read Aloud" option to right-click menu • Storage - Saves your voice and speed preferences 💡 PERFECT FOR: • Reading long articles and documents • Accessibility and assistive technology • Language learning and pronunciation • Multitasking while consuming content • Reducing eye strain • Proofreading your own writing 👨‍💻 DEVELOPER: Alberto Rosselli Website: https://alberto.rosselli.no Privacy Policy: https://alberto.rosselli.no/read-aloud-ai-privacy.html 🆓 100% FREE FOREVER: No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads, no tracking. Just a simple, powerful tool to make the web more accessible. Try Read Aloud AI today and experience the web in a whole new way!