Ultimate Guide to the Speechify Chrome Extension for Text to Speech

Discover how to transform your browsing experience with our guide to the Speechify Chrome Extension.

The Speechify Chrome extension is a powerful tool that transforms written text into natural-sounding speech, making reading more accessible and convenient. Whether you want to listen to web pages, documents, or PDFs, Speechify enhances productivity and comprehension with customizable voices, adjustable speeds, and accessibility features. In this ultimate guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know—from installation and key features to advanced settings—so you can get the most out of Speechify’s text to speech capabilities.

How to Access the Speechify Chrome Extension

Begin using the Speechify Chrome extension by installing it. Here’s how:

1. Download the Speechify Text to Speech Voice Reader extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Select the puzzle piece icon on the right-hand corner next to your Google search bar. 
3. Choose the Speechify Extension to turn it on if it does not auto-activate.

How To Make Speechify Read Any Web Page Aloud with the Chrome Extension

Transforming any web page into speech is simple with Speechify. To get started:

1. Highlight text by holding the mouse down and dragging it over text. 
2. Click the play button.

How to Change the Voice on the Speechify Chrome Extension

Modifying the voice in Speechify lets you customize the auditory experience according to your liking. To change the voice, simply:

1. Press the voice icon.  
2. Select one of 200+ lifelike AI voices, including from celebrity voices like Snoop Dogg and Gwyneth Paltrow.

How to Change the Language on the Speechify Chrome Extension

Speechify offers support for over 60 languages. Switch languages with these steps:

1. Select the voice icon.
2. Click “All Voices.”
3. Choose from 60+ languages.

How to Change the Reading Speed on the Speechify Chrome Extension

Tailoring the reading speed in Speechify helps synchronize the speech output with your listening and comprehension capabilities. Follow this guide to adjust the speed:

1. Select the 1x icon on the bottom right. 
2. Adjust your reading speed. You can choose any reading speed between .5x (100 words per minute) and 4.5x (900 words per minute).

How to Scan on the Speechify Chrome Extension

If you’d like Speechify to read only a portion of a page or words from a photo, you can use the OCR scanning feature to capture the area you wish to have read aloud. Simply follow these steps:

1. Tap Scan icon. 
2. Drag to the screenshot capture area you wish to scan. You can even screenshot text on photos to read photos aloud. 
3. Click ESC to exit screenshot mode or to start the capture over.

How to Bookmark Content on the Speechify Chrome Extension

Easily save and revisit important content with Speechify’s bookmark feature. Simply:

1. Click the Bookmark icon that looks like a capture and camera.

How to Access the Library on the Speechify Chrome Extension

To access your bookmarks and other saved content, you can visit your library. Here’s your guide:

1. Tap the Library icon which appears as a wave.

How to Reach Support in the Speechify Speechify Chrome Extension

For additional assistance with Speechify, message the support team or visit our Help Center. Contact us here:

1. Access support, by tapping the question mark icon. 
2. Choose to message support or access the Help Center.

How to Customize Settings in the Speechify Chrome Extension

Personalize your reading experience in Speechify with customizable settings for text highlighting, listening triggers, scrolling behavior, and player position. Here’s how to adjust these settings to fit your needs:

1. Choose the wheel icon to access settings. 
2. Toggle on/off the following settings depending on your preferences: 
• Text Highlighting: Text highlighting can help improve focus by highlighting text as it’s read aloud.
• Click to Listen or Hover to Listen: You can choose how you prefer to start listening.  
• Auto Scroll: Auto scroll allows the AI voice to read the next page automatically without you having to press a button.
• Side Player: Side Player allows the Speechify toolbar to appear on the side of the screen.

How to Change Accessibility Settings in the Speechify Chrome Extension

Enhance readability and comfort in Speechify by adjusting accessibility settings, including dyslexic-friendly fonts and font sizes. To tailor these settings to better suit your reading preferences, simply:

1. Choose the wheel icon to access settings. 
2. Select “Accessibility.” 
3. To turn all websites to the dyslexic friendly font Open Dyslexic, and toggle on “Dyslexic Font.”
4. To change font size, toggle on the font size and drag the slider to change font strength/size. 

How to Exit the Speechify Chrome Extension Player

If you need to exit the Speechify Chrome extension temporarily, learn how to turn it off:

1. Tap the X on the bottom of the Speechify player. 
2. To re-access the Speechify player, follow the first set of instructions at the beginning of the article.