Talkie
Select text on any web page, and have the computer read it out loud for you by simply clicking the Talkie button.
1. Select desired text on any web page.
2. Click the Talkie button in your browser bar.
Or right click text, or use Alt+Shift+A.
Talkie - Text-to-Speech Firefox Add-on
"Talkie" is a Firefox add-on that allows users to select text on web pages and have it read aloud effortlessly. With just a click of the Talkie button or a keyboard shortcut, you can listen to articles, snippets, and more, while enjoying privacy and ease of use. The extension features automatic language detection, customizable voices, and support for multiple operating systems, making digital content more accessible for everyone.
Add-on stats
By: Joel Purra
Creation date: 2017-03-17
Weekly download count: 138
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- activeTab
- contextMenus
- scripting
- storage
Size: 1.40M
Email: mi*****@joelpurra.se
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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Add-on summary
Install additional voices
New voices, languages, dialects can be downloaded for free for your operating system from for example Microsoft and Apple. Once installed correctly just restart your computer, and Talkie will auto-detect the voices.
- Windows 11: Settings → Time & Language → Language & Region
- Windows 10: Settings → Time & Language → Language
- Windows 8: Control Panel → Language → Add a Language
- Windows 7:
- ChromeOS: Settings → Manage accessibility features → Text-to-Speech voice settings → Speech Engines
- macOS: System Preferences → Accessibility → Speech → System voice → Customize...
Upgrade to Talkie Premium!
- Select your favorite voice per language!
- Adjust the speed and pitch per language!
- Read text from the clipboard!
- See the extension options page to upgrade.
Usage
- Select desired text on any web page.
- Click the Talkie button in your browser bar
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Some users appreciate the concept and robustness of the extension, particularly noting its quick performance compared to competitors.
- It is recognized for its potential to help people with ADHD by reading texts aloud quickly and efficiently.
Cons
- Many users report that the extension often stops reading after a few seconds, which disrupts the experience.
- The default voice quality is frequently criticized for being unintelligible or comically bad, making it hard to understand the content being read.
- Several users mentioned that the add-on does not function properly, with some experiencing non-responsive buttons and no sound.
Most mentioned
- Problems with the voice quality and understanding.
- Issues with the reading stopping prematurely.
- Non-functioning features and buttons that do not respond.
User reviews
"you are now using one of the best tts browser extensions in the world".
Being told that line in a bad out-dated tts model, made me laugh pretty hard.^^ And it also made me insta-uninstall it, and also write this review.
by Firefox user 18779490, 2025-01-13
Since an update a few weeks ago, Talkie unfortunately always stops after a few seconds. I've already looked in the settings and this exact problem is described under "Read longer text". I've tried it with the box activated and deactivated, but it always stops (sometimes in the middle of a sentence or word). I always thought Talkie was great despite the voice and speed, but now it basically doesn't work for me anymore.
by Nin4niN, 2024-12-06
by bartman, 2024-08-15
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Talkie does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Talkie is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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