TTS Chrome Extension — Read Aloud Any Webpage
Listen to any webpage, article, or document with natural AI voices directly in your browser. Use TTS.ai as a Chrome extension alternative with our bookmarklet, web reader, and progressive web app. No installation required — just open TTS.ai in a tab and start listening.
Browser TTS Features
Listen to the web with AI voices — no extension install needed
One-Click Reading
Click the extension icon on any webpage and it starts reading the page content aloud with a natural AI voice. No copying, no pasting, no switching tabs.
Highlight to Speak
Select any text on a webpage and right-click to read it aloud. Perfect for reading specific paragraphs, quotes, or sections without the full page.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Control playback with keyboard shortcuts. Play/pause, skip forward, skip back, speed up, slow down — all without touching the mouse.
Voice Selection
Choose your preferred AI voice from the extension popup. Set a default voice or switch between voices for different types of content.
Контрол на скоростта
Adjust reading speed from 0.5x to 3x directly in the extension. Speed up for skimming, slow down for detailed reading or language learning.
Reading Progress
Visual progress bar shows how far through the page content the reader has progressed. Resume from where you left off on any page.
Best Voices for Web Reading
Fast, natural voices optimized for reading web content
Kokoro
Free
Lightweight 82M parameter model delivering studio-quality speech with blazing-fast inference.
Най-добро за: Ultra-fast generation for seamless real-time webpage reading
Опитай. Kokoro
Piper
Free
A fast, local neural text to speech system optimized for Raspberry Pi and embedded devices.
Най-добро за: Free CPU-friendly model for lightweight extension operation
Опитай. Piper
MeloTTS
Free
High-quality multilingual text-to-speech that runs on CPU with minimal latency.
Най-добро за: Free multilingual reading for international webpages
Опитай. MeloTTS
StyleTTS 2
Premium
Human-level text-to-speech through style diffusion and adversarial training.
Най-добро за: Premium narration quality for long-form articles and blogs
Опитай. StyleTTS 2
Orpheus
Standard
Human-level emotional TTS model trained on 100K hours of speech data.
Най-добро за: Human-level voice for an immersive reading experience
Опитай. OrpheusHow to Use TTS in Your Browser
Three ways to listen to web content with AI voices
Install the Extension
Add the TTS.ai extension from the Chrome Web Store. It installs in seconds and adds an icon to your browser toolbar. No account required for free voices.
Highlight Text on Any Page
Select text you want to hear, or click the extension icon to read the entire page. The extension extracts article content automatically, skipping ads and navigation.
Click Play
Press the play button or use keyboard shortcuts to start listening. The AI voice reads aloud while you follow along with optional text highlighting.
Customize Your Voice
Open extension settings to choose your preferred voice, default speed, and other preferences. Settings persist across sessions and pages.
Three Ways to Use TTS in Chrome
No Chrome Web Store extension needed
Bookmarklet
Drag our bookmarklet to your bookmarks bar. When you are on any webpage, click it to select text and send it to TTS.ai for instant speech generation. Works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari — no extension installation or permissions needed.
How to set up:
- Visit tts.ai/text-to-speech/
- Drag the "Read Aloud" button to your bookmarks bar
- Select text on any webpage
- Click the bookmarklet to generate speech
URL Reader
Paste any URL into our TTS Reader and it extracts the article content, strips ads and navigation, and reads it aloud with your chosen AI voice. Keep TTS.ai open in a pinned tab for instant access whenever you find an article you would rather listen to.
How to use:
- Open tts.ai/reader/
- Paste the article URL
- Choose your preferred voice
- Click play — the article reads aloud
Copy & Paste
The simplest approach: select text on any webpage, copy it, switch to the TTS.ai tab, paste it, and hit generate. With a browser side-by-side or picture-in-picture window, this is fast and works on every website and browser with no setup.
Pro tips:
- Pin TTS.ai tab for quick access
- Use split-screen for side-by-side browsing
- Keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Enter
- Works in any browser on any device
Why a Web App Instead of a Chrome Extension?
Better privacy, wider compatibility, and no install required
Privacy First
Chrome extensions require broad permissions — access to all your browsing data, the ability to read every page you visit. TTS.ai runs as a normal website with no special permissions. Your browsing data stays private. We only process the text you explicitly send to us.
- No "access to all websites" permission
- No background tracking or data collection
- Only processes text you send explicitly
- Works without any browser permissions
Works Everywhere
Chrome extensions only work in Chrome. TTS.ai works in every browser on every device — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and even mobile browsers on iOS and Android. One experience, every platform, no installation needed.
- Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
- iOS and Android mobile browsers
- Tablets and Chromebooks
- No installation or updates needed
Build Your Own Browser TTS Extension
Use our API to build a custom Chrome extension for your workflow
// content-script.js — Read selected text aloud
document.addEventListener('mouseup', async () => {
const selectedText = window.getSelection().toString().trim();
if (!selectedText || selectedText.length < 10) return;
// Call TTS.ai API
const response = await fetch('https://api.tts.ai/v1/tts', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
text: selectedText,
model: 'kokoro',
voice: 'af_heart',
format: 'mp3'
})
});
// Play the audio
const blob = await response.blob();
const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
const audio = new Audio(url);
audio.play();
});Free Browser TTS — No Extension Required
Use TTS.ai in any browser, on any device. Free tier included.
Free Tier
$0
50 credits on signup
- Read aloud in any browser
- 4 natural AI voices
- No extension to install
Starter
$9
500 credits/month
- All 19+ voices
- API for custom extensions
- URL reader access
Pro
$29
2000 credits/month
- Unlimited web reading
- Premium voices
- Priority processing
Често задавани въпроси
Common questions about TTS in the browser
Listen to the Web with AI Voices
No extension to install. Open TTS.ai in your browser and start listening to any text on the web.