ReadMate: Read Aloud & Text to Speech (TTS)

Smart Web TTS Reader & Read Aloud Companion — Natural Edge-TTS AI Voices, bilingual sentence highlight and instant translation.

Version 1.0.5 Release Notes: What's new in this version - Fixed automatic and manual voice selection issues for English reading. - Upgraded intelligent language detection algorithm using early-sentence contextual calibration. - Enhanced floating toolbar layout stability and bilingual subtitle rendering. - General performance optimizations and bug fixes. # ReadMate v1.0.3 - Chrome Web Store Submission Guide ============================================================ PART 1: English Detailed Description (Directly Copy Below) ============================================================ [What's New in ReadMate v1.0.3] ------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to ReadMate v1.0.3! Enhanced Global Multi-Language Experience: - Intelligent Multi-Language Auto-Detection: Greatly upgraded speech recognition for Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian. - Native Asian Voice Matching: Strict character differentiation eliminates false Chinese detections on Japanese & Korean websites. - European Language Heuristics: Integrated diacritics and vocabulary scoring ensures native accents for German, French, Spanish, and Italian. - Ultra-Smooth TTS Playback: Fluent, natural speech streaming with millisecond boundary synchronization. ------------------------------------------------------------ About ReadMate ------------------------------------------------------------ ReadMate is an elegant, privacy-first Text-to-Speech (TTS) and distraction-free web reader extension for Chrome. Whether you are learning a foreign language, multitasking during busy workdays, or listening to long-form journalism, ReadMate turns any article into a high-fidelity audible journey with lifelike neural voices. ------------------------------------------------------------ Why Choose ReadMate? (Key Features) ------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Ultra-Natural Neural Voices (Read Aloud) - High-Definition TTS: Powered by cutting-edge neural speech synthesis, delivering human-like emotion, natural pacing, and crystal-clear pronunciation. - Global Language Support: Native voices for English (US/UK/AU), Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, and more. - Dual Voice Engine: Seamlessly switch between zero-latency browser-native voices and cloud neural voices. - Custom Pacing: Continuous speed adjustment from 0.5x to 2.5x with instant pitch fine-tuning. 2. Immersive Reader Mode (Distraction-Free) - One-Click Clutter Removal: Strips away annoying banner ads, sidebars, popups, and visual noise. - Beautiful Book-Like Layout: 6 soothing eye-care themes (Vintage Sepia, Pure Dark, Soft White, Eye-Care Green, E-Ink). - Full-Page Audio Synchronization: Follow along with smooth sentence-by-sentence highlights and paragraph anchoring. - Export Options: Download clean formatted PDFs or convert entire web articles into MP3 audiobooks for offline listening on your phone. 3. Bilingual Audio & Dual-Subtitles (Language Learning) - Three Audio Modes: Listen to original text only, auto-translated speech only, or alternate bilingual reading. - Live Floating Subtitles: Synchronized floating subtitle bar keeps your eyes and ears aligned without losing your spot. - Instant Word Lookup: Hover or click any word for phonetic transcriptions, definitions, and grammar notes. - Save to Vocabulary: Export your reading vocabulary to Markdown or Anki with one click. 4. AI Smart Summaries - Key Takeaways in Seconds: Distill long articles, essays, and reports into 4-6 bilingual bullet points. - Executive Overview: Grasp core insights before deciding whether to read the full piece. ------------------------------------------------------------ Popular Use Cases & Search Keywords ------------------------------------------------------------ - Text-to-Speech (TTS) for busy professionals listening to news while commuting or cooking. - Best Free Alternative to expensive subscription voice readers (Speechify / NaturalReader). - Foreign Language and ESL Learners: Master listening comprehension with authentic native accents and bilingual subtitles. - ADHD, Dyslexia, and Accessibility: Relieve eye strain with synchronized audio-visual highlighting and clean typography. - Audio Article Archiving: Export articles to MP3 audiobooks for listening anywhere, anytime. ------------------------------------------------------------ Privacy Guarantee & Indie Developer Support ------------------------------------------------------------ - 100% Privacy: Zero tracking, no data harvesting, no ads. All preferences and vocabulary stay strictly inside your browser. - Open and Transparent: Maintained with love by an independent developer. If ReadMate improves your daily reading, consider supporting ongoing development with a coffee! Install ReadMate today and let the web speak to you! ============================================================ PART 2: Version Notes (What's New Box) ============================================================ [What's New in ReadMate v1.0.3] - Intelligent Multi-Language Auto-Detection: Greatly upgraded speech recognition for Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian. - Native Asian Voice Matching: Strict character differentiation eliminates false Chinese detections on Japanese & Korean websites. - European Language Heuristics: Integrated diacritics and vocabulary scoring ensures native accents for German, French, Spanish, and Italian. - Ultra-Smooth TTS Playback: Fluent, natural speech streaming with millisecond boundary synchronization.