Select Text - Shift+Tab Start Listening 🎧

Read aloud articles, news, and docs with AI-powered text-to-speech.
Natural voices that don't sound robotic. Works on all websites.

Text-to-Speech Chrome Extension No Robot-Sounding Voices Works on Any Website Keyboard Shortcut
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Select Text

Highlight any text snippet you want to listen to.

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Shift + Tab

Use the quick shortcut to start the magic instantly.

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Listen & Enjoy

Relax as natural AI voices read everything to you.

Add to Chrome - Try for Free

Works on every website • Substack • Medium • News sites

Instant Access

One shortcut to listen

shift + tab
to start listening

Select any text on a webpage and press the shortcut. No menus, no clicking around.

Universal Support

Works on any website

Substack Substack
ChatGPT ChatGPT
NY Times NY Times
Google Docs Docs
Gmail Gmail
LinkedIn LinkedIn
Wikipedia Wikipedia
X X

& more

Smart Hints

Never forget the shortcut

Press Shift+Tab to listen ×

Appears in the corner when you select 30+ words. Non-intrusive and easy to dismiss.

Natural Voices

6 AI voices to choose

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Nova

Energetic & vibrant

Alloy

Neutral & balanced

Echo

Warm & engaging

+ 3 more voices

Speed Control

Listen at your pace

1.5x

Current speed

0.5x1x1.5x2x

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the free trial work?

You get 2,000 words of audio generation completely free - no credit card required. This is enough to try out the extension and see if it works for you. After that, upgrade to Premium for unlimited words at $5/month.

Which websites does it work on?

ArticleAudio works on every website - Substack, Medium, news sites, research papers, documentation, Wikipedia, and more. If you can select text, you can listen to it.

How do I use it?

Simply select any text on a webpage, then press Shift+Tab. A player will appear with natural AI voices reading your selected text.

Can I change the playback speed?

Yes! You can adjust playback speed from 0.5x (slower) to 2x (faster). The player also includes skip forward/backward buttons (5 seconds each) and pause/play controls.

What voices are available?

You can choose from 6 natural-sounding AI voices: Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, Nova, and Shimmer. Each has a unique tone and character. Select your favorite in the settings.

Is my data private?

Absolutely. We only process the text you explicitly select for speech generation. We don't track your browsing, collect personal data, or store your reading history.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes, you can cancel your Premium subscription at any time. There are no long-term commitments or cancellation fees.