Select Text -
Shift+Tab Start Listening 
Best Text-to-Speech (TTS) Chrome extension to read aloud articles, news, and docs.
Natural AI voices that don't sound robotic. Works on any website.
Select any text, then:
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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Add to Edge - Try for FreeWorks on every website • ChatGPT • Claude • Gemini • Gmail • and more
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
Instant Access
One shortcut to listen
shift +
tabSelect any text on a webpage and press the shortcut. No menus, no clicking around.
Universal Support
Works on any website
ChatGPT
Claude
Gemini
Gmail
Substack
Medium
Wikipedia
X (Twitter)& more
Right Click Menu
Or just right-click
Select text, right-click, and choose "Listen with ArticleAudio" from the menu.
Natural Voices
6 AI voices to choose
Nova
Energetic & vibrant
Alloy
Neutral & balanced
Echo
Warm & engaging
+ 3 more voices
Speed Control
Listen at your pace
Current speed
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. Here's what sets our read aloud tool apart.
Simpler than alternatives
Just select text and press Shift+Tab to read aloud. No menus, no right-clicks, no complicated setup to start listening.
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 $5/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 1,000 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 $6/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.