Reviews for Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader
Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader by LSD Software
Review by Firefox user 18331836
Rated 4 out of 5
by Firefox user 18331836, a year agoUsed this for like years to make my novels audiobooks and the desktop browser version of it works pretty well. IMO, the only good TTS voice is the microsoft zira one lol. Works very well for what it is, but the in-built firefox reader also has a TTS function, which is essentially the same thing. I don't discourage people from using this extension though, since it comes in handy when you just need one specific section TTS'd and it's quicker to activate than the in-built one.
An issue I found only on the desktop browser is that the highlighted text would jump ahead of the actual text the extension is reading and it would continue reading the text even if you press 'stop' (only in the case of the jumping highlighted text). Found that if this happens, press 'test' in the settings and the 'stop' after and it'll stop. Kind of annoying though since it happens every so often.
On the other hand, the mobile version of the extension is kinda meh. The issue I mentioned before doesn't seem to exist on mobile but a different one cropped up. On certain sites, or pages within the sites, the TTS randomly decides to change their voice to another. Again, only microsoft zira is listenable so it forces me to just stop the TTS and read manually.
Also, the 'sign in to use premium voices' have never acutally worked for me on mobile. Every time I click 'sign in', nothing appears T_T, lowkey frustrating. And apart from the offline voices, all of the voices don't work when I'm running on data. They do work when I'm using someone elses hotspot tho :(. Frustrating since I usually want to use mobile TTS when I'm out and about.
An issue I found only on the desktop browser is that the highlighted text would jump ahead of the actual text the extension is reading and it would continue reading the text even if you press 'stop' (only in the case of the jumping highlighted text). Found that if this happens, press 'test' in the settings and the 'stop' after and it'll stop. Kind of annoying though since it happens every so often.
On the other hand, the mobile version of the extension is kinda meh. The issue I mentioned before doesn't seem to exist on mobile but a different one cropped up. On certain sites, or pages within the sites, the TTS randomly decides to change their voice to another. Again, only microsoft zira is listenable so it forces me to just stop the TTS and read manually.
Also, the 'sign in to use premium voices' have never acutally worked for me on mobile. Every time I click 'sign in', nothing appears T_T, lowkey frustrating. And apart from the offline voices, all of the voices don't work when I'm running on data. They do work when I'm using someone elses hotspot tho :(. Frustrating since I usually want to use mobile TTS when I'm out and about.
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- Rated 5 out of 5by Kasu, 3 days ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 18140110, 6 days ago
- Rated 1 out of 5by Firefox user 18404318, 9 days agoGreat if you are looking for a megaphone emoji for your toolbar. Useless if you are looking for a TTS that is understandable. Also, doesn't even consistently work.
So hard to believe that in 2025 this is the best we can do for TTS? Has not improved in 20+ years. Embarrassing. - Rated 1 out of 5by Marty, 10 days agoI have been using this extension for a long time and have been more than satisfied the whole time. This has changed since 2025. My favorite voice is the one from Google Translate, but unfortunately that no longer works because nothing is read aloud. Please fix it.
- Rated 2 out of 5by Firefox user 14728626, 14 days ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by akasico1, 17 days ago
- Rated 4 out of 5by wild, 19 days agoQuite good; for Firefox you'll have to dig-in and choose the non-robotic voices, i.e. google Translate XX or Amazon / MS premium voices.
The UI could be improved, for example highlight directly what is read on the page, in complement to the popup. - Rated 5 out of 5by Maria Royuela, 23 days ago
- Rated 1 out of 5by chandpriyankara, 24 days agowhat a shame voice in 2025... better hitting to a metal can...
- Rated 5 out of 5by benniepie, 24 days ago
- Rated 1 out of 5by Manny, 25 days ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 18910117, 25 days ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 18752015, a month ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Tylor, a month agoOh just super useful extension! great work over here! T wailer !
- Rated 5 out of 5by Doug S, a month ago⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read Aloud: A Text-to-Speech Voice Reader – Listen to the Web with Ease
The Read Aloud Firefox extension is a fantastic tool for converting text into speech, making it perfect for multitasking, accessibility, or simply giving your eyes a break. It integrates smoothly with Firefox, allowing you to listen to articles, blog posts, or even PDFs with just a click.
Pros:
✅ Clear, natural-sounding voices: Offers a range of high-quality voices, including free and premium options.
✅ Flexible customization: Adjust the speed, pitch, and volume to suit your preference.
✅ Supports multiple languages: Great for multilingual users or language learners.
✅ PDF and eBook support: Reads directly from documents, making it versatile.
✅ Easy controls: Simple play, pause, and skip buttons for seamless listening.
Cons:
❌ Limited free voices: Some of the best, most natural voices require a premium subscription.
❌ Occasional mispronunciations: Like all TTS tools, it sometimes stumbles on unusual names or complex words.
💡 Overall, Read Aloud is an excellent Firefox extension for anyone who wants to consume written content through audio. Whether you're tackling long articles, studying, or enhancing accessibility, it’s a powerful and reliable companion. Highly recommended! - Rated 4 out of 5by EliBran, a month ago
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- Rated 5 out of 5by OscarAcosta, 2 months ago
- Rated 2 out of 5by Guillermo, 2 months agoOnly one speed of speech availiable and one unique voices to choose.