As the world becomes increasingly digital,
tools
that aid in extracting the most from online
content
are becoming more important than ever. One such tool is the ReadSpeaker TextAid
chrome extension
, a
top extension
designed to
organize your daily life
and schedule by converting text to speech. This
chrome extension
, unfortunately, has a rather low aggregate rating of 2.11 out of 5, according to user reviews. This article will delve into the reasons behind this low rating, as well as outline some of the extension's features.
What is ReadSpeaker TextAid?
The ReadSpeaker TextAid is a
chrome extension
aimed at making text more accessible for all users. It provides text-to-speech capabilities, turning written
content
into spoken words. This can be particularly useful for individuals who struggle with
reading
, or those who simply wish to consume text-based
content
in a different way. The extension allows users to listen to web pages, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word Online pages and even provides listening assistance as the user writes.
User Reviews and Feedback
While the premise of the ReadSpeaker TextAid chrome extension is certainly appealing, user feedback suggests that there are significant issues preventing it from being a top extension. Reviews range from complaints about the extension not working at all to issues with the language settings. Some users have reported that they can't even log in to use the extension, while others have been redirected to the registration page after attempting to log in. There are also complaints about the extension's lack of support for multiple languages.
Conclusion
While the ReadSpeaker TextAid chrome extension offers a promising solution to the challenge of converting text to speech, it seems that there are many issues hindering its performance. These problems, as highlighted in user reviews, have resulted in a low aggregate rating for the extension. Until these issues are resolved, it might be better for users seeking such a service to explore other options.
5 Reviews For This Extension
it doesn't work when i click on the extension. there is no dialogue box appearing on my screen.
Will not let me log in to use! Very disappointed!
Do not work
Overall: Great product but unfortunately very limited. Text to speech: Very easy to listen to and has great flow. It doesn't seem to struggle much with reading punctuated acronyms as other available solutions. Utility: Works well with a all web pages and content types, as long as it is text of course, that I have tried. Registration: Requires an account to to use. Neither sign in with Google nor Microsoft accounts worked for me. The sign in page didn't link to any account registration page or form at the time of writing this. However, a quick Google search solved the issue and I was automatically logged in to the extension after confirming the email that I registered my new account with. Interaction: The utility becomes available as a small and movable dialog box overlay, after activating by clicking on the extension icon, and all the functionalities and configurations are placed within it. Limitations: The extension doesn't start reading out loud automatically upon activation, nor does it seem to remember it's last used position on the screen.The text to be read must be selected by the user before pressing the "Play" or "Listen" button. Once text is selected and the "Play" button is pressed, the extension takes a brief couple of seconds to load and start reading it. However, it only reads the first 130 words of the selected text, which is very unfortunate as I no intention of using it to read out tweets. Pricing: I was offered a free trial upon signing up for the service, October 18, to use it free of charge until November 1 or until I have used it 2000 times, which is a nice offer. Two package options are offered at reasonable prices. The basic package costs for € 49 for 12 months and the complete complete package costs € 89 for 12 months. The complete package adds extra features such as OCR conversion and the ability to download audio and choosing between a few additional voices.
Great tool! I use it together with my ReadSpeaker TextAid license, and the TextAid for Chrome extension lets me listen to my Google Docs & WordOnline files with the click of a button, I love it!