Azure Speech for Chrome

Transform any text on the web into high-quality, natural-sounding audio with Azure Speech Services' advanced AI voices.

Key Features: • 140+ Languages & 400+ Voices - Choose from Neural voice engines with natural-sounding AI voices • Multiple Speed Options - Context menu with 1x, 1.5x, and 2x playback speeds • Smart Text Processing - Automatically sanitizes HTML content and handles special characters safely • Flexible Usage - Right-click context menu or customizable keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Shift+S) • Audio Downloads - Save as high-quality MP3 files for offline use (Ctrl+Shift+E) • SSML Support - Advanced markup for precise speech control • Secure Credential Storage - Your Azure keys stay local and private 🚀 How It Works: 1. Set up your Azure credentials (free tier includes 500K characters/month) 2. Highlight any text on any webpage 3. Right-click and select your preferred read-aloud speed 4. Enjoy natural, AI-powered speech synthesis instantly 🛡️ Privacy & Security: • All credentials stored locally on your device • Smart text sanitization protects against malicious content • No data sent to third parties - direct connection to Azure only 💰 Cost-Effective: • Azure Free Tier: 500,000 characters free per month • Neural voices: $16 per million characters Perfect for: ✅ Students reading research papers and articles ✅ Professionals consuming long-form content ✅ Language learners improving pronunciation ✅ Accessibility needs and visual impairments ✅ Multitasking while absorbing information Requirements: • Azure account (free tier available) • Azure Speech Services resource (detailed guide included) Start converting text to speech with professional-grade AI voices today!