✨ Free Chrome Extension

Your personal reader

Listen to any webpage, article, or selected text. Lector transforms written content into natural speech — privately, in your browser.

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Why Lector?

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One-Click Reading

Select text and click play. Or let Lector automatically find the article content. No setup required.

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100% Private

Your text never leaves your device. We use your browser's built-in voices — no servers, no data collection.

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Multilingual

Works in English, Spanish, French, German, and any language your browser supports.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Press Ctrl+Shift+R to start reading, Ctrl+Shift+P to pause. Fast and efficient.

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Adjustable Speed

Slow it down to 0.5× or speed up to 2×. Find your perfect listening pace.

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Minimal UI

A beautiful floating player that stays out of your way. Drag it anywhere you like.

How It Works

1

Install

Add Lector to Chrome in one click. No account needed.

2

Select

Highlight text or just open any article you want to hear.

3

Listen

Click play and Lector reads it aloud. That's it.