Description
Speech synthesis redesigned. Listen to emails, documents & websites.
Extension Rankings
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Ranking Summary
Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Text To Speech" Keyword
"Speech To Text" Keyword
"Speech" Keyword
"Screenshot Reader" Keyword
"Screen" Keyword
"Reader" Keyword
"Custom Font" Keyword
Review Summary
Users appreciate Pericles as a free, easy-to-use screen reader with relatively natural voices and faster reading speeds. However, many report inconsistent functionality, with the extension sometimes failing to read or crashing, especially on certain websites. Some also mention bugs, pronunciation problems, and limited voice choices. Despite these issues, it remains a preferred option for users seeking free text-to-speech support on Chrome.
Pros
- Free to use with no need to export text
- Clean and natural sounding voice compared to other free extensions
- Easy to use and versatile with multiple language support
- Allows faster reading speeds up to 2.5x
- Great for reading web pages and helpful for schoolwork
Cons
- Inconsistent performance; sometimes works flawlessly, other times doesn't work at all
- Bugs and crashes especially on certain sites like Google Docs, Wattpad, or Quotev
- Occasional pronunciation errors and lack of naturalness in voice
- Lack of premium voices and limited voice options
- Needs a floating button for easier use
Permissions
This extension can:
- storage
- contextMenus
- tts
Additional Information
2.2.13
August 18, 2023
0.45 MB
en
Developer Information
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