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Listen to articles instead of reading them. ArticleAudio is a Text-to-Speech (TTS) Chrome extension that turns any article into audio and reads it aloud.
Natural AI voices that don't sound robotic.
Add to Chrome - Try for FreeRated 4.8 on the Chrome Web Store · 1,500 words free, no credit card
Works on every website • ChatGPT • Claude • Gemini • Gmail • and more
For selected passages, start listening with:
Option 1
Keyboard shortcut
shift + 
tabOption 2
Right-click menu
Option 3
Play button
Appears near your selected text when you highlight 30+ words
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Loved by readers everywhere
Short notes from people turning articles, docs, and long reads into audio.
"Works well out of box. If there was a repeat function, it would be perfect."
Don Lao
May 15, 2026
"Great product, great value for money, and awesome support. Had the problem fixed within minutes."
Samantha Berkla
May 10, 2026
"This was amazing. Thank you."
Md. Rifat Hossain
Mar 29, 2026
"I love listening to articles more than reading on my laptop screen. This tool has been a lifesaver."
Debjit Banerjee
Mar 13, 2026
"This is epic. Now I can listen to technical articles like a podcast when commuting."
Basil M Varghese
Feb 20, 2026
"Very useful and I love the way it works. It's simple and user friendly."
Miraya
Feb 19, 2026
"Very useful extension. It's super easy to use, and the latency is quite low."
Ekansh Bansal
Feb 1, 2026
"Very impressed so far. It's hard to find a good read aloud extension, and this one is fast..."
Paige Swartz
Jan 23, 2026
"I was looking for something like this, and this was the only one that just worked."
Phalgun Guduthur
Jan 22, 2026
"ArticleAudio was an absolute game-changer and integrated seamlessly into my daily workflow."
Neil Agarwal
Jan 15, 2026
Features
Full-page listening
Listen to the whole page
Open the ArticleAudio popup on a long article, essay, or research page and start listening without selecting every paragraph by hand.
Prefer a smaller chunk? Select a passage when you only want one section. Full-page playback and selected-text playback work together.
Instant Access
One shortcut to listen
Select any passage on a webpage and press the shortcut when you want to hear just that part. No menus, no clicking around.
shift +
tabRight Click Menu
Or just right-click
Select text, right-click, and choose "Listen with ArticleAudio" from the menu.
Universal Support
Works on any website
From AI chats to newsletters to news sites, ArticleAudio helps you listen where you already read.
ChatGPT
Claude
Gemini
Gmail
Substack
Medium
Wikipedia
X (Twitter)& more
One-click playback
A play button right where you read
On the sites you use most, ArticleAudio adds a dedicated play button next to each response — listen to the whole answer in one click, or select a passage for just that part.
Available on Claude, ChatGPT, and Twitter / X.
Voices & Speed
Tune it to your taste
Choose from 6 natural AI voices and dial in the playback speed — speed through familiar content or slow down for the dense stuff.
Nova
Energetic & vibrant
Alloy
Neutral & balanced
Echo
Warm & engaging
+ 3 more voices
Perfect For
Whether you're busy, tired, or just prefer listening to text read aloud—our TTS extension fits into your life.
Commuting?
Listen to newsletters on the go
Turn your commute into learning time. Use TTS to read aloud Substack, news, and articles while driving or on the train.
Eye strain?
Let text-to-speech read for you
After hours of screen time, let your ears do the reading. Listen to articles and rest your eyes while staying productive.
Multitasking?
Listen while you work
Cook, clean, exercise, or do chores while our TTS reads aloud your articles. Turn any task into a listening session.
Learning?
Read aloud improves retention
Research shows listening to text-to-speech improves comprehension. Great for students and researchers who want to absorb more.
Why ArticleAudio?
The best text-to-speech Chrome extension to listen to articles online. Convert any article to audio and read it aloud with natural voices — turning news, newsletters, and docs into audio articles you can hear anywhere. Here's what sets our read aloud tool apart.
Simpler than alternatives
Listen to a full page from the popup, or select text and press Shift+Tab for a specific passage. No copy-paste workflow required.
Read aloud on any website
Unlike other TTS tools limited to specific sites, ArticleAudio lets you listen to text everywhere—news, docs, email, social media.
Natural AI voices
No more robotic, monotone text-to-speech. Our TTS voices sound like real humans reading aloud with proper pacing and intonation.
Most affordable TTS
Premium read aloud features at just $3/month—a fraction of what alternatives like Speechify charge. Best value text-to-speech extension.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the free trial work?
You get 1,500 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 $3/month.
Which websites does it work on?
ArticleAudio works on every website - Substack, Medium, news sites, research papers, documentation, Wikipedia, and more. Use full-page playback where supported, or select a passage when you want to listen to a specific section.
How do I use it?
Open a page and use the ArticleAudio popup to listen to the full page, or select text and press Shift+Tab when you want to listen to a specific passage.
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 text for speech generation when you ask ArticleAudio to read a page or selected passage. 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.
Still have questions? Contact us — we usually reply within a day.
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