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TTSFox
Text to Speech on Firefox. It use OS build-in TTS engines, you can use it even when offline.
What is TTSFox?
TTSFox is a Firefox add-on that transforms written text into audible speech. This tool uses the built-in Text-to-Speech engines of your operating system, allowing its use even in offline mode. With its user-friendly interface, you can either key in the text directly or right-click any selected text on a webpage to initiate speech. It also comes with a 'Cancel' button to stop the speech anytime you want.
Stats
By:
Ett Chung
Rating:
3.69
(42)
Creation date:
2016-04-30
Weekly download count:
48
Firefox on Android:
No
Risk impact:
Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
- tabs
- contextMenus
Size:
34.28K
Email:
et*****@hotmail.com
URLs:
Website
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
#
2197
▲ 8
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Summary
Text to Speech on Firefox. It use OS build-in TTS engines, you can use it even when offline. How to use:
- Click toolbar icon and key-in text, then click "Speech" button.
- Select text on web page > click mouse right button > click "Speech" item on context menu > click "Speech" button.
When speech, you can click Cancel button to stop speech.
User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Uses built-in offline voices
- Helpful for relieving eye strain
- Has customizable settings
- Pause button works, includes speed adjustments
Cons
- Voices aren't organized
- Slow to load the drop down
- Volume isn't controlled well
- App doesn't explain how it connects to the OS TTS engine
- Add-on doesn't work on some OSes
- Need to select text to listen
- Limited voice variety
Most mentioned
- Adjustable speed
- Voice selection
- Ease of use
- Performance issues
Recent reviews
Not possible to select a voice.
by
StefanosMX, 2023-11-26
Safety
Risk impact
TTSFox may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
TTSFox has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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