Read Aloud AI

Select any text on a webpage and have it read aloud with AI-generated voices. Free, fast, and works offline.

Transform any text on the web into natural speech with Read Aloud AI! SELECT. LISTEN. LEARN. Read Aloud AI is a powerful yet simple text-to-speech extension that reads any selected text aloud using high-quality, natural-sounding AI voices. Perfect for accessibility, language learning, proofreading, or just giving your eyes a rest. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: After installation, restart your browser for the extension to work properly. ✨ KEY FEATURES • Natural AI Voices - Automatically selects the best available voice with neural/natural technology • Context Menu Integration - Right-click selected text and choose "Read Aloud" • Keyboard Shortcuts - Press Alt+R to read, Alt+P to pause/resume (fastest way!) • Full Playback Controls - Play, pause, resume, and stop at any time • Customizable Settings - Adjust speed (0.5x-2.0x), volume, and pitch • Multiple Voice Options - Choose from all available system voices • Language Support - Works with voices in multiple languages • Completely Free - No subscriptions, no hidden costs, no ads 🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY NOTICE Your browser may show: "This extension can read and change all your data on all websites" This is a standard security warning for extensions that work on all websites (like Grammarly, Google Translate, and LastPass). ✅ We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any of your data ✅ All processing happens locally in your browser ✅ No external servers or APIs contacted ✅ Works completely offline ✅ No tracking, no analytics, no data collection ✅ Source code available for review The extension only accesses text when YOU explicitly select it and activate read-aloud. Your privacy is 100% protected. 🎯 PERFECT FOR • Accessibility - Assist users with visual impairments or reading difficulties • Language Learning - Hear correct pronunciation in multiple languages • Proofreading - Catch errors by hearing your writing read aloud • Multitasking - Listen to articles while doing other tasks • Studying - Absorb information through audio learning • Long Articles - Give your eyes a break on lengthy content ⚡ HOW TO USE After Installation: Restart your browser (important!) Go to any regular website (Wikipedia, news sites, blogs, etc.) Select any text Press Alt+R (fastest!) OR right-click → "Read Aloud" Listen! Use Alt+P to pause/resume Customize voice, speed, and volume in the extension popup 💡 Pro Tip: The Alt+R keyboard shortcut is the fastest way to use Read Aloud AI! 🎤 VOICE QUALITY The extension automatically prioritizes natural-sounding voices with neural technology. You'll get the best available voice for your language, avoiding older robotic voices. Natural voices are marked with ⭐ in the voice selector. ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS • Alt + R - Read selected text aloud (recommended!) • Alt + P - Pause or resume reading 🌍 MULTILINGUAL Works with any language supported by your browser's speech synthesis engine. Automatically detects and uses voices matching your browser's language. 📱 LIGHTWEIGHT & FAST • Tiny file size • Instant activation • No loading delays • Minimal resource usage 📝 WHERE IT WORKS ✅ Works on all regular websites (Wikipedia, news, blogs, documentation, etc.) ❌ Does NOT work on browser internal pages (chrome://, edge://, extension stores) - this is a browser security restriction that affects ALL extensions 💡 OPEN SOURCE & TRANSPARENT Built with modern web technologies and best practices. Your privacy and security are our top priorities. Developed by Alberto Rosselli Website: alberto.rosselli.no Start listening today - install Read Aloud AI and transform how you consume web content!