Reader Mode - minimalistic reader and read aloud

Reader View is a clean reading mode extension for Chrome that helps you focus on the content. It removes ads, popups, and clutter from any webpage so you can focus on distraction-free, eye-friendly reading.

Features:
📖 Reader Mode – get distraction free reading experience with clean layout.
🔊 Read Aloud – listen to articles with text-to-speech (TTS) natural reader.
🌙 Dark Mode – use a dark theme for the night and daily browsing.
📚 Read Later – save articles, read it later.
💻 Offline Reader

 view – explore articles when you're offline.
🗂️ Export article – save cleaned articles to Markdown, TXT or PDF.
🎨 Reader layout settings - setup font, size and width of reader view.

Turn any web article into a clean, readable format — no ads, sidebars, or visual noise. Bookmark articles to catch up anytime, read it later. Access saved pages even when you’re not connected. 
Reader View - natural reader extension for Chrome 📚✨

Listen to articles with natural-sounding voices. Read aloud supports multiple languages for text to speech:
🇺🇸 English | 🇬🇧 English (M) | 🇩🇪 Deutsch | 🇪🇸 Español | 🇫🇷 Français | 🇮🇳 हिंदी | 🇮🇩 Bahasa | 🇮🇹 Italiano | 🇯🇵 日本語 | 🇰🇷 한국어 | 🇳🇱 Nederlands | 🇵🇱 Polski | 🇧🇷 Português | 🇷🇺 Русский | 🇨🇳 中文

🔥 Why to use Chrome Reader Mode:
- Print clean, formatted articles.
- Ads-free reading.
- Our ML model ensures only the main content is displayed, removing clutter.

❤️ What Makes Reader View Different?
Unlike other “reader modes,” Reader View uses smart content detection to show only the article—no menus, footers, or ads. It’s fast, lightweight, and works great offline too.

🎹 Use hotkeys to open read view:
Windows: “Shift + Alt + S”
MacOS: “Shift + Command + S”
And “Esc” to close Reader.

Natural Reader Chrome extension offers both light and dark mode color schemes designed for eye comfort. It not only adjusts colors but also changes background and font colors to the best combinations.
Dark reader chrome extension reduces strain on your eyes, making reading more comfortable, even on the most ad-heavy websites. It also removes all irrelevant content to enhance your reading experience.

💡 Chrome reader mode is perfect for:
– Students researching online.
– Professionals staying up-to-date in their field.
– News enthusiasts who want a cleaner reading experience.
– Anyone who loves to read but hates online distractions.

🔒 Privacy Focused:
We respect your privacy. Reader View works locally in your browser and doesn't collect any personal data.

🆕 Regular Updates:
We're constantly improving! Expect new features and optimizations regularly based on user feedback.

📥 How to get reader view in Chrome:
Click "Add to Chrome" to add Reader View extension to Chrome.

📥 How to turn on reader mode in Chrome:
Open any webpage.
Click the Reader view icon.
Enjoy distraction-free reading!

Reader View - your personal reading assistant! 🚀📚

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What's New:

1.3.1 - 2025-12-17
- Export articles to Markdown, TXT and PDF.
- New layout for quotes, lists, bullet points, code snippets and math formulas.
- Fixed content cleaning to preserve list structures and inline formatting
- Resolved issue where reader mode wouldn't reopen after being closed

## [1.2.8] - 2025-11-14
### Changed
- Enhanced content extraction to properly render lists, images, and inline elements
- Improved main article image detection with support for meta tags and srcset
- Widened content card from 680px to 900px for better readability
- Refined typography with Georgia serif font, improved line height and spacing
- Enhanced visual design with better image styling, borders, and shadows
### Bug Fixes
- Fixed content cleaning to preserve list structures and inline formatting
- Resolved issue where reader mode wouldn't reopen after being closed
- Improved cleanup mechanism for more robust state management
- Fixed TTS state reset when exiting reader mode

What’s new: 


[1.2.7] - 2025-04-04
## Added
- Expanded text-to-speech support with 15 languages including English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese
- Enhanced natural reader voice quality for improved listening experience
### Changed
- Streamlined UI with simplified controls for better usability
- Optimized performance for faster page loading and smoother transitions
### Bug Fixes
- Fixed theme toggle synchronization across saved articles
- Resolved font size inconsistencies in reader mode
- Addressed various stability issues for improved reliability

[1.2.6] - 2024-08-15
## Added
- Implemented hotkeys for improved user interaction
- Added Shift+Command+R (Mac) / Shift+Alt+R (Windows/Linux) to open the extension
- Implemented Esc key functionality to exit reader mode
## Changed
- Updated manifest.json to include keyboard shortcuts
- Modified content script to handle Esc key for exiting reader mode

[1.2.5] - 2024-08-09
## Bug Fixes
- Fixed the issue with the bookmarks not being saved correctly

[1.2.4] - 2024-08-09
## Added
- Implemented bookmarks logic
- Created all necessary pages for managing bookmarks
- Users can now add, edit, and delete bookmarks
- Bookmarks are saved locally and can be synced across devices

[1.2.3] - 2024-08-07
## Changed
- Enhanced CSS styling and animations
- Improved button styles for better user interaction
- Added smooth animations for a more polished user interface

[1.2.2] - 2024-07-26
## Added
- Support for multiple languages through `default_locale` and `__MSG_` placeholders
- Implemented localization system using JSON files for each supported language
- Added ability to dynamically load translations based on user's browser language
- Integrated `__MSG_` placeholders in HTML, JavaScript, and manifest files for seamless localization