Speechify for Chrome: Listen to Web Pages and Documents
Speechify · for Windows, macOS and Linux
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- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
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Speechify is a Chrome extension that reads web pages aloud with natural voices and adds voice typing; heavier use is tied to a paid Speechify plan.
Speechify is built around listening instead of reading. Its Chrome Web Store listing presents it as a voice assistant that can read websites aloud, type as you speak and answer questions about what you are viewing.
Main features
- A floating widget on web pages for play, pause and skip
- Playback speed control, with the listing advertising fast listening for skimming
- Natural-sounding voices, including celebrity voices from official partners named on the listing
- Voice typing for dictating text into fields
- Reading text from a screenshot or image
- Sync with Speechify on other devices when you sign in
Free and paid
You can add the extension without paying, but full access to Speechify’s premium voices and features is part of a paid subscription. Check the plan screen inside the extension or speechify.com for current pricing; this page does not quote prices because they change.
Installing it
- Press Download to open the official Speechify listing on the Chrome Web Store.
- Click Add to Chrome and accept the permissions.
- Open the widget and sign in or create an account to start listening.
Privacy
Cloud voices and AI answers mean page text leaves your device. Read the permissions prompt and Speechify’s privacy policy before using it on confidential documents.
Alternatives
If you want a simpler reader that works with built-in browser voices, try Read Aloud. Writers who want help editing rather than listening may prefer Grammarly.
Pros
- Floating widget reads web pages aloud
- Adjustable speed and natural voices
- Voice typing included
Cons
- Premium voices and full features need a paid plan
- Page text is processed online
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Speechify for Chrome free?
The extension is free to add, but premium voices and the full feature set are tied to a paid Speechify plan. Current prices are on speechify.com.
Can it type for me?
Yes. The Chrome Web Store listing describes a voice typing feature that lets you dictate text instead of typing it.
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