GlowTTS

Lightweight browser extension for reading web pages, including local pages.

GlowTTS is a free, lightweight, privacy-first browser extension that turns webpages into speech. It can auto-detect article text, read selections, and help you listen to articles, news, and technical docs. The voice sounds natural and supports multiple voices. ## Key Features - One-click reading for any webpage, including local pages - Supports selection reading, full-page reading, and keyboard shortcuts - Auto-detects article content so playback focuses on the real body text - Word-by-word and sentence-level highlighting helps you follow along - Saves speed, voice, pitch, and other preferences across pages - Optional low-vision mode with high-contrast cues, a reading ruler, and zoomed focus support - Modern floating control with edge docking and quick desktop right-click access - Completely free, with no sign-up, no usage limits, and no paid tier ## Great For - Reducing eye strain during long reading sessions - Listening to the body text directly when browsing news, blogs, and documentation - Getting information more efficiently while studying, commuting, or multitasking ## How To Use - Click the floating headphone icon on the page to start playback ## Privacy - The extension only runs when needed on pages you visit - It does not collect unrelated data and is not used for advertising or tracking [1.4.7] - 2026-10-01 Added Added browser action popup menu (popup.html) for toolbar playback controls (play/pause/stop), per-page floating button visibility toggle, and settings access. Added per-page floating button visibility toggle with domain-scoped state persistence. Changed Optimized the More settings panel rendering to prevent unstyled layout flashing while loading.