Listen voice of text selected in web page; select text and click in context menu to listen voice

Text to Speech Firefox Add-On: Convert Text to Voice
Text to Speech is a useful extension for Firefox. It incorporates a command in the context menu that generates a voice for any selected text in a webpage. With diverse voice options available, this add-on converts written words in your browser into speech, enabling users to listen to textual content. It is a handy tool for auditory learners and visually impaired individuals, enhancing web accessibility and convenience.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Rating: 2.83
(24)
Weekly download count: 30
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- contextMenus
- storage
Size: 30.97K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
User reviews
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Pros
- The basic functionality of the text-to-speech works as intended.
Cons
- Limited voice options, only basic Microsoft voices available.
- Robotic quality of the voice is unappealing to users.
- The need for manual input and copy-pasting for reading texts is cumbersome.
- The app has performance issues, with reports of it not starting or functioning properly on certain systems.
Most mentioned
- Lack of additional voice options or customization settings
- Performance issues, including failing to function on some systems
- Robotic voice quality
- Manual input required for reading text
User reviews
by 敬念法轮大法好远离瘟疫, 2025-03-02
It will be perfect if you can add the translation of word in phonetic alphabet , otherwise thank you very much for your work !
by Manu, 2023-11-05
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Text to Speech does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Low Request access to the following domains:
Risk likelihood
Text to Speech has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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