ReadPad - Text to Speech Reader

Text-to-speech reader for Chrome. Read webpages or pasted text aloud. Pro adds translation, file import, and custom rules.

ReadPad — Listen to Anything You Read ReadPad turns any webpage, article, or document into natural-sounding speech, right inside Chrome. Highlight text, open the Reader tab, or just paste a link — ReadPad reads it out loud using the voices already installed on your device. Free, forever: - Read any webpage or selected text aloud, right from the right-click menu - Paste a link on its own and ReadPad fetches the page and reads the actual article — not the raw URL - Use every voice installed on your device - Live word-by-word highlighting so you can follow along as it reads - Automatic language detection - Adjustable reading speed, pitch, and volume - Light and dark mode - Double-click any word to start reading from that exact point Pro — $10 one-time, no subscription: - Translate text into another language before reading it aloud - Open documents straight into the Reader instead of copy-pasting them by hand — PDFs, Word files, e-books, and other common text formats are all supported - Create custom rules to skip lines (e.g. headers, footnotes) or replace words/abbreviations with how they should be pronounced - One license works on up to 10 devices - Pay once, use it for life — no renewals, no hidden fees ReadPad doesn't collect, store, or sell any of your personal data. Everything you read stays local to your browser. Questions or feedback? Visit readpad.netlify.app