Pixie Reader: Text-to-Speech, TTS, PDF, Web Highlight & OpenDyslexic

ReadingRuler

A reading aid that highlights the line you are reading. This reading ruler will aid you on reading texts on the internet It will place a semi-transparent line on your screen, just hit the combination ctrl + r on windows and mac (not the command button but the control button) to activate the ruler, hit the same configuration to remove the ruler This idea come from the reddit user /u/VectorLightning And the thread can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SomebodyMakeThis/comments/9huwbw/smt_a_firefox_addon_that_adds_a_horizontal/ I hope you find this extension useful Releases Notes: V4.1 Bug fixes - Fixed the keyboard shortcut not working. The root cause was a race condition in the background service worker settings hadn't finished loading from storage when the shortcut was pressed, causing a silent crash that prevented the ruler from ever appearing. - Fixed the extension not working on tabs that were already open before the extension was installed or updated. The content script is now injected on-demand when needed, so there is no longer a need to reload existing tabs. - Fixed ruler opacity not saving correctly - the value from the slider was being stored as a string instead of a number. - Fixed a background script security issue where the message handler could invoke arbitrary functions. UI - Redesigned the popup with a clean, minimal layout - Keyboard shortcuts are now displayed with proper kbd key styling. - Opacity slider now shows the current value as you drag it. - Save button gives visual confirmation when settings are saved. - Removed all external dependencies (Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Fonts, bootstrap-toggle) - the popup no longer requires an internet connection to render correctly and loads instantly. V4.0 Redo of the extension, all the features introduced on V3.1 were causing a lot of bug, surprisingly there are still people using and finding this extension, so I decided to simplify it and make it work on all websites. I hope this update fixes all major issues reported on the feedback page. Here a list of changes: - You are not able to set a shortcut anymore, for now these are set by default. - Windows: ALT + SHIFT + 3 - Mac: Command + SHIFT + U - Color and opacity are still options that you can change - Add save button to apply changes done to the ruler color and opacity - Fix issue with ruler not working on multiple websites - Simplified core mechanism to allow extension to always work V3.1 Lots of improvements, extension should now always work and should not be invisible - fix problem where ruler would not show on screen (for real this time!) - new popup layout with 2 new options - you now can choose a color for your ruler - you can now set how visible you want your ruler to be - update core code - remove itself when its orphaned - create functions to prevent references on event handlers - remove unnecessary calls to background script - overall improve code to work better v3.0.1 - Avoid exceptions when extension is updated - Increase z index of ruler to try to push to the foreground v3.0 - Code rewrite to make extension function properly - Update manifest to V3 - Fix extension so it should only show the ruler when active - Drop support for Alt modifier key, you can now only combine CTRL, SHIFT and a keyboard key - Drop badge text since it was not working anymore v 2.2 - Fix issue with ruler not showing when pressing the toggle combination v 2.1 - Add badge to extension icon to let you know the tool is active v 2.0 - Add options page - Allow user to choose from using CTRL, ALT and SHIFT plus a key - Update and rewrite the entire code to be more OOP

TTS Reader

Read any webpage, PDF, or Google Doc aloud with one click. 400+ AI voices with real-time highlighting and reading time estimates. 🚀 Main Features: 🔹 Instant Read Aloud: Reads any text out loud with one click. 🔹 Dynamic Highlighting: Sentences are highlighted as you listen, so you never lose your spot. 🔹 400+ AI Voices: A wide selection of high-quality voices across many languages. 🔹 Universal Compatibility: Works on PDFs, Google Docs, blogs, and eBooks. 🔹 Click-to-Read: Tap any sentence to start listening from that point. 🔹 Natural-Sounding Speech: Powered by advanced AI for clear, lifelike audio. 🔹 Reading Time Estimate: See at a glance how long it takes to read your content aloud.

Dyslexic Browser

Turns the font on all pages into Open Dyslexic on every page AND allows for a wide array of super useful font manipulation tools to help ease the pain of reading online. The font is designed to ease the pains of reading with dyslexia by combatting commonly occurring symptoms. For more information visit opendyslexic.org. The reading feature lets you tag along while your browser reads to you! If you have a hard time tracking, and loose your place (like I so often do) this feature is designed for you. Just highlight what you want read, click "Read Selected" in the right click menu, and it will read the highlighted text in the voice of your choosing!! Features in 3.1.0 include: - Complete Font Manipulation Controls and Toggle Switch - ability to font size - ability to change font color - ability to change word spacing - ability to change letter spacing - ability to change line spacing - Choose from Open Dyslexic, any google fonts, or any other installed fonts on your computer! - Overlay Feature to add a filter over the top of any page with a user specified color. - Customize your hotkeys - Summarize pages with the "Shorten" Feature - Reader which allows the user to have the computer read selected text - Detects which ever voices are installed on your machine - Allows you to set the speed, pitch and volume in the menu - With local voices (those installed directly on your machine) the text will be highlighted. - Allows the user to change the color of highlighted text. -Speech to Text allowing users to speak and have the words written for them. - Supports 191 different languages!! -Ruler - Follows your mouse to offer a straight line to keep your eyes on those line of text you are reading. - Alter the offset, height, transparency and color - Community Groups! - Meet fellow extension users and make friends with our family friendly user groups! - Chat with the developers about extension and make direct suggestions - Share dyslexic stories/horrible teacher stories - Get your ideas put into the extension!! - Automatic Reloading Toggle allows uses to have all open tabs transformed to and from settings automatically. - Just go to general and untick this if it bugs you. Its not for everyone! - Bug Report Links to tell us what you think, and ways to improve this extension. - Have an idea? Let us know about it!! - Found a problem with the extension? We want to fix it for you!! - Like the extension? We would love to hear what you like about it!! Update Change Log: 1.2.3: - fixed none-working dyslexia month link. - changed the description in manifest. 1.2.4: - fixed font selector toggle bug. - updated the overlay feature to allow most pictures to be shown over the overlays. 1.2.5: - added social links in general tab. 1.2.6: - fixed bugs with default font overriding when off - added comic sans font - font names now show as font types 1.2.7: - bug fix 1.3.0: - moved to manifest v3 - added highlighting text feature for localService voices. - added ability to change color of highlighter. - added branding, and re-introduced donation link. 1.3.1: - added a ruler feature to allow your eyes to easily stay on the same line in text. 1.3.2.1: - fixed broken highlighter bug. 1.3.3: - new key bindings to toggle features on page w/o reloading. - Overlays complete and out of beta. 2.0.0: - brand new modern menu - automatic reloading no longer refreshes pages - no more submit buttons!! changes are saved automatically - brand new website and YouTube channel where you can learn how use all features. - new notification system which updates users when new features become available. 2.0.1: - Facebook autofocusing issue solved. - changed font scaling unit from rem to px (meaning its the same sizing as other platforms) - added instructions to the reading controls tab. 2.0.2: - Added Dyslexic Shop tab with embedded shop preview. 2.0.3: - Added the ability to switch to any regular google font. - Added the ability to stick the ruler to a set position on the page. 2.1.0: - Added diction feature. (Beta) - HAPPY DYSLEXIC AWARENESS MONTH!! 2.1.1: - Added dyslexic awareness month detector (to prevent unnecessary updates) - Updated speech to text feature with grammar print out to be copied, and fixed facebook bugs. 2.1.2: - Fixed the bug which caused the menu to not update when changed. 2.1.3: - Added new bionic text font manipulation feature. 2.1.4: - Fixed highlighting feature not finding elements - Fixed Overlay Presistance. - Added Patreon patron beta testing capabilities for PDF viewer. 2.1.5: - Fixed a font not toggling bug - added external message origin protections 2.2.0: - Fixed speech to text not working. - Opened premium beta to the public. - Link to pdf viewer on pop down. 3.0.0: - Fixed pdf premium - Fixed google fonts - Added ability to set your own key binding keys. - Reworked backend, settings and apps architecture. 3.1.0: - Added summarization feature called "Shorten" - Added AI integrations for summarization and explanation

Reader Line

Use Reader Line app to guide and enhance your experience with reading ruler to maintain your focus with reading line. Introducing Reader Line: revolutionising your reading experience! 📕 🚀 Quick start tips 1. Click "Add to Chrome" to install the extension seamlessly into your browser. 2. Open any webpage or document where you want to enhance your reading experience. 3. Adjust the color, height, and opacity of the read ruler to your preferences. 4. Move the reading ruler with your mouse cursor to focus on specific lines or paragraphs. 5. Dive into your reading material with improved clarity and focus, courtesy of reading help! 💎 Enhance your reading journey with reader ruler Reader line serves as your trusted reading companion, offering a range of features to cater to your unique reading needs. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply enjoy diving into a good book, focus ruler is here to elevate your reading journey. ⚙️ Customizable reading guide Here are the options of read ruler you can easily customize in extension settings: ✴️ Color and opacity. Changing reading ruler color enhance readability on websites with different backgrounds. ✴️ Ruler height. By setting height of the reading guide user can adapt to different font sizes and line spacing for optimal reading experience. ✴️ Reading mode. Reader line offers two modes of reading: line and focus. These specialized modes offer tailored solutions to enhance your reading experience. ✨ Seamless integration and accessibility 💡 Reader line seamlessly integrates into your Chrome browser, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for users of all skill levels. 💡 Enable or disable the extension with just a click, giving you full control over your reading experience. 💡 Designed with inclusivity in mind, reader line prioritizes accessibility, making it a valuable tool for individuals with diverse reading needs. 🛠 Future features 1️⃣ Focus mode. The focus mode feature enhances concentration by highlighting a single reader line, ideal for dyslexia. It utilizes the reading ruler to guide the reader's attention, making the reading line clearer and minimizing distractions, thus improving readability for dyslexic users. 2️⃣ PDF support. Seamlessly integrate read ruler's features into pdf files, offering a consistent reading experience across different formats and platforms. Whether you're studying academic papers, reviewing reports, or enjoying leisure reading, reading help will be there to provide invaluable support and assistance. ❓ Frequently asked questions 📌 What is reader line? Reader line is a Chrome extension designed to improve your reading experience by providing a customizable line guide to help you navigate through text. Once installed, reading helper adds a virtual reading ruler to your browser window. You can adjust its color, height, and opacity to suit your preferences. 📌 Can it help with specific reading challenges? Yes, reader line offers specialized modes such as dyslexia helper and focus line to assist individuals facing reading difficulties. 📌 Is reading line easy to use? Absolutely! Reader line features an intuitive interface and can be enabled or disabled with just a click, making it accessible to users of all skill levels. Reading helper can be easily disabled or re-enabled with a single click, giving you full control over your reading experience. 📌 Can I customize the appearance of the reading guide? Yes, you can customize the color, height, and opacity of the reading ruler to match your preferences and reading environment. 📌 Does reader line work on all websites? Reading ruler is compatible with most websites and web-based documents, providing a consistent reading experience across various platforms. 📌 How can reading guide improve my reading speed and comprehension? By providing a visual guide and minimizing distractions, reading ruler assist users focus on the text, leading to improved reading speed and comprehension. 📌 Is reader line suitable for students? Yes, read ruler is an excellent tool for students, helping them stay focused while studying, researching, and reading academic texts.