Speed Reader IA

AI-powered text-to-speech extension with contextual reading tools

Speed Reader AI converts any web page into audio using an intuitive global player. It allows you to play by paragraph, skip forward/rewind, use a progress bar, and adjust voice, speed, pitch, and volume. It supports all browser-native voices and provides reliable pause/resume functionality. Why install it? Improves accessibility for users with visual impairments. Facilitates listening to long articles or reading while multitasking. Useful for studying and reviewing content efficiently. Provides full keyboard control for a smooth, professional experience. Integrates optional AI technology to explain content. Key Features: Global Player: Full playback control with paragraph-by-paragraph navigation and a progress bar. Smart Context Menu: Select text, images, or code blocks to access quick actions like "Read," "Send to player," or "Explain." AI Queries (Optional): Use the "Explain" context menu action to get descriptions of images or summaries of code/text using the Gemini API (requires manual user setup). Full Keyboard Control: Master the extension with customizable keyboard shortcuts, including: Ctrl + Shift + Space: Play/Pause audio playback Ctrl + Shift + ←: Previous paragraph Ctrl + Shift + →: Next paragraph Ctrl + Shift + ↑: Increase speech speed Ctrl + Shift + ↓: Decrease speech speed Ctrl + Shift + R: Restart from beginning Ctrl + Shift + M: Minimize/Maximize player Ctrl + Shift + U: Refresh content Ctrl + Shift + S: Open voice settings Intuitive Interface: A modern design with organized tabs for Settings, History, and Keyboard Shortcuts. Voice Customization: Adjust the language, speed, pitch, and volume to your preferences. Robust Voice Support: Fully compatible with native browser voices (including special handling for Google voices). Privacy First: We collect no personal data by default. Settings are stored locally. External API calls are only made if you manually enable them. Commitment to Continuous Improvement: We are in an active development phase to refine and expand the features of Speed Reader AI. We greatly appreciate all feedback and suggestions from our user community to guide future updates.