SpeakEasy

SpeakEasy is a lightweight and intuitive browser extension that converts on-screen text into natural-sounding speech. With one click from the toolbar popup, users can listen to any selected text on a webpage using the browser’s built-in text-to-speech engine. SpeakEasy enhances accessibility, focus, and multitasking by allowing users to absorb content hands-free—ideal for reading articles, emails, or study materials aloud. The extension stores only basic preferences, such as voice type or speech rate, ensuring a personalised experience that remains completely private. SpeakEasy requires minimal permissions (storage, activeTab, scripting) to function effectively and never collects or transmits any personal information.

Key features:

Convert webpage text to speech instantly

Customise voice, speed, and playback settings

Works directly from the popup—no page reload required

Saves user preferences locally for convenience

No tracking, no ads, and minimal permissions