Text-to-speech reader by Read me

Text-to-speech reader by Read me is a Chrome extension developed by Readme. According to the data from Chrome web store, current version of Text-to-speech reader by Read me is 1.0.9, updated on 2023-04-18.
300,000+ users have installed this extension. 1663 users have rated this extension with an average rating of .
developer website: thereadme.com

Read aloud the text of any web pages, pdfs, and ebooks with natural-sounding voices. Summarize any text and video with ChatGPT…

Readme TTS is a comprehensive Chrome extension that provides a convenient and innovative solution for text-to-speech technology. With its advanced text-to-speech conversion features, it allows you to listen to articles, blog posts, and other written content with just a click of a button. Say goodbye to boring reading and hello to a more enjoyable and hands-free way to consume information.

Readme integrate Summary function, using ChatGPT an advanced language model trained by OpenAI, that allows you to quickly and easily get a summary of any webpage you visit. With just a click of a button, this extension uses advanced natural language processing algorithms to analyze the content of the page and generate a concise summary of its main points.

Some of its key features include:
• Easy text-to-speech conversion.
• Support for multiple languages.
• Adjustable speaking speed.
• Ability to play/pause, skip forward/backward, and adjust volume.
• User-friendly interface.
• Option to choose a male or female voice for speech output.
• Ability to select specific text passages for text to speech conversion.
• Support for additional file formats such as PDF and eBooks.
• Summary text of any webpage you visit.
• Summary service is compatible with various video hosting platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo.

Instructions for use:
1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Visit any web page with written content.
3. Click the Readme TTS icon in the Chrome browser.
4. Use the available controls to customize the text-to-speech output to your preference.
5. Sit back and listen as the extension converts the text to speech.
6. To make use of the Summary feature, you need to have a ChatGPT account.
7. Once you are logged in to ChatGPT, the summary function will be automatically enabled.

Benefits of using text-to-speech technology:
• Increased productivity and accessibility.
• More enjoyable and hands-free way of consuming information.
• Perfect for multitasking, or exercising.

Compare Readme TTS with traditional reading methods and discover the advantages of text-to-speech. Our satisfied users have already made the switch, why not you too?

The development team behind Readme TTS is dedicated to providing the best text to speech technology on the market. Our expertise and experience in the field ensure that you receive a high-quality product with each use.

FAQs
Why does this text-to-speech extension need access to all my site data?
To provide accurate and effective text-to-speech capabilities, the extension needs to be able to read all the text content on a web page when you activate it. No data leaves your computer.

Why does this extension struggle to read some text accurately?
The text-to-speech engine is designed to work with standard text formats, but it may have difficulty reading certain content such as text embedded in images or unusual font styles. Additionally, the pronunciation of certain words may not be accurate for every language or dialect.

How do I change the voice and speed of the text-to-speech?
The voice and speed of the text-to-speech can be adjusted from the extension's settings page. Simply click on the extension icon in your browser's toolbar and select the "Settings" option. From there, you'll be able to select the desired voice and adjust the speed.

Can I use the text-to-speech on websites with a login?
Yes, you can use the text-to-speech on websites with a login. The extension has access to all the content on the web page when you open the popup, including the content behind a login.

Does the text-to-speech work offline?
No, the text-to-speech requires an internet connection to work as it uses an online speech synthesis API. However, if you need to use text-to-speech while offline, you can use the built-in voices provided by your browser. These built-in voices may not have the same quality or level of customization as the premium voices available online. To use the premium voices, you need to have an active internet connection.

Is the text-to-speech technology used by this extension human-like?
The text-to-speech technology used by this extension is based on machine learning algorithms and is designed to sound natural and human-like. However, the quality of the speech output may vary based on the specific voice and language used.

What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI, it's a type of AI that is able to understand and generate human-like text. It's been trained on a vast amount of text data from the internet, so it has a good understanding of various topics and it can perform various natural language processing tasks such as language translation, text summarization, and text completion. Essentially, it's a computer program that can communicate with people in a way that feels natural and human-like.

What is Summary from ChatGPT?
ChatGPT generate a condensed version of a given text, highlighting the most important points and key information. This can be useful for quickly understanding the main ideas of a long document or article without having to read through the entire text. However, it's important to note that my summaries are generated algorithmically and may not always capture the full nuance or context of the original text.

Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account?
Yes, you need to have a ChatGPT account to use summary function. You can create an account for free at chat.openai.com

Change Log
1.0.0:

Initial release with text-to-speech capabilities
Ability to activate text-to-speech with a single click
Supports multiple languages and accents

1.0.1:

Improved speech synthesis accuracy
Fixed a bug where activation of text-to-speech would sometimes cause a page to freeze

1.0.2:

Added the ability to control speech rate and volume
Improved compatibility with more websites

1.0.3:

Improved text-to-speech engine performance
Improved text recognition for non-standard fonts styles

1.0.4:

Added the ability to choose from multiple voices for text-to-speech output
Improved speech synthesis for multi-lingual content

1.0.5:

Improved text-to-speech engine compatibility with more websites
Fixed a bug where text-to-speech output would sometimes be cut off

1.0.6:

Improved text-to-speech engine performance for long texts
Fixed a bug where text-to-speech output would sometimes be garbled

1.0.7:

Added support for more file formats for saving text-to-speech output
Improved user interface for controlling speech rate and volume
Improved text-to-speech engine compatibility with more websites
Improved text-to-speech engine performance for real-time processing
Added the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts for activating text-to-speech
Improved user interface for selecting voices and languages

1.0.8:

Added the ability to pause and resume text-to-speech output
Improved text-to-speech engine performance for longer texts
Fixed a bug where some special characters would cause text-to-speech to fail
Improved user interface for translating text during text-to-speech
Refactored code to improve overall extension performance and stability

1.0.9

Integrated OpenAI ChatGPT API
Added the ability to get a summary of the content of the web page and video.