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TLDRL: Too Long; Didn't Read? Listen. *On-device AI TTS — 31 languages & locales. TLDRL: Too Long; Didn't Read? Listen. *Now available in 🇺🇸 🇰🇷 🇯🇵 🇸🇦 🇧🇬 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇩🇪 🇬🇷 🇪🇸 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇮🇳 🇭🇷 🇭🇺 🇮🇩 🇮🇹 🇱🇹 🇱🇻 🇳🇱 🇵🇱 🇵🇹 🇷🇴 🇷🇺 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 🇸🇪 🇹🇷 🇺🇦 🇻🇳 *Now supports a simple, custom Reader Mode. *Word skipping fixed — playback alignment is dramatically more reliable, so words aren’t skipped or rushed past like before. Turn Any Webpage into Audio with Lightning-Fast, Private TTS Imagine reading a 10,000-word article while cooking dinner, commuting to work, or exercising. TLDRL transforms any webpage into crystal-clear audio in under one second—powered by Supertonic, among the fastest TTS engines ever, running entirely on-device. Totally free. No subscriptions, no cloud, no privacy concerns. Just pure speed, beautiful minimalism, and complete privacy. 1. Why TLDRL Exists You've searched for the perfect text-to-speech extension: • Simple, minimal, beautiful interface—but everything feels cluttered • Fast performance—but you're waiting ages for each sentence • Privacy protection—but your text goes to mysterious cloud servers • Lightweight design—but it slows down your browser TLDRL was built for you—the reader who wants to listen without compromise. 2. Among the Fastest & Lightest TTS Engines Ever TLDRL is powered by Supertonic, among the fastest on-device text-to-speech engines ever. While other TTS services make you wait, TLDRL turns text into speech in under one second—right on your device. • Start listening to long articles in under one second — almost instantly • Ultra-lightweight, on-device engine with zero server latency • No cloud, no delays, no privacy trade-offs — everything runs locally • Optimized for real-world use, working smoothly even with multiple tabs open 3. Complete Privacy: Your Secrets Stay Yours Unlike cloud-based TTS services, TLDRL processes everything locally on your computer: • No data sent to servers—ever • No tracking, no analytics, no data collection • Your private documents remain completely confidential • Read sensitive work emails, personal notes, or confidential research without worry • Works completely offline after initial setup This is the TTS extension you've been searching for—one that respects your privacy as much as you do. 4. Beautifully Minimal Interface You've tried extensions with cluttered toolbars, confusing menus, and overwhelming options. TLDRL offers a different experience: • Clean, minimal floating toolbar that stays out of your way • Elegant text highlighting that shows exactly what's being read • Smooth animations and intuitive controls • Drag the toolbar anywhere—or snap it to screen edges • Auto-adapts to your system's light or dark theme TLDRL proves that powerful doesn't have to mean complicated. 5. Perfect for Every Reader: Real-World Use Cases TLDRL transforms how you consume web content. Whether you're a busy professional, student, language learner, or simply someone who prefers listening over reading, TLDRL adapts to your lifestyle. • For Busy Professionals & Commuters Transform your commute, travel time, or breaks into productive learning moments. Catch up on industry news, research papers, or lengthy reports while commuting, on flights, or during lunch breaks. Listen to complex business content while your eyes rest—no screen staring required. • For Students & Researchers Review study materials, academic papers, or research content while multitasking. Listen to complex concepts while taking notes, organizing files, or handling other tasks. Absorb information through multiple senses for better retention—listen while you work and research. • For Accessibility & Visual Comfort If you have visual impairments, eye strain, dyslexia, or simply prefer audio content, TLDRL makes the entire web accessible through high-quality speech. No specialized software needed—just install and start listening. Perfect for anyone who benefits from audio content consumption. • For Casual Readers & Multitaskers Turn any article, blog post, or long-form content into a podcast-like experience. Listen while cooking, cleaning, exercising, relaxing, or doing household chores. Your morning routine, evening relaxation, or workout time becomes an opportunity to stay informed and entertained. • For Language Learners Improve pronunciation and comprehension by hearing authentic web content read with natural intonation. Practice with real-world articles, news, and blog posts—not just textbook examples. Learn proper pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation from natural-sounding voices. Perfect If You: • Have long articles to read but limited time • Want to multitask—listening while doing other things • Value privacy and don't want your text sent to servers • Prefer minimal, beautiful interfaces over cluttered toolbars • Want to listen to private or confidential documents • Have tried other TTS extensions but found them slow or complicated • Want the fastest, lightest TTS experience available • Experience eye strain or prefer audio content consumption 6. How to Use TLDRL: Incredibly Simple Quick Start - Visit any webpage - Press spacebar - Starts reading from the first sentence automatically Hover & Play - Hover over the article or section you want to hear - Click the play icon that appears - Playback starts from that sentence Select & Play - Drag to select the text you want to hear - Right-click on the selected text - Choose "Read with TLDRL" - Selected text plays immediately Pro Tips: • Use the floating toolbar to adjust speed and quality • Watch the real-time word highlighting to follow along visually • Drag the toolbar anywhere on your screen • Double-click the toolbar to return it to the bottom 7. Features That Actually Matter Smart Text Selection: TLDRL intelligently identifies main content and automatically filters out ads, navigation menus, and footers. Just hover near text, and TLDRL knows what you want to hear. Real-Time Word Tracking: See exactly which word is being spoken with elegant yellow highlights that follow along in real-time. This visual aid helps you stay connected to the content even while listening. 10 Professional Voices: Choose the perfect voice for your mood or content type: • Alex - Energetic and confident, perfect for dynamic content • James - Deep and authoritative, ideal for serious topics • Robert - Polished and trustworthy, great for business content • Sam - Friendly and approachable, wonderful for casual reading • Daniel - Warm and soothing, perfect for storytelling • Sarah - Calm and steady, excellent for technical content • Lily - Bright and cheerful, great for light reading • Jessica - Professional and clear, ideal for formal content • Olivia - Crisp and confident, perfect for presentations • Emily - Gentle and soothing, wonderful for relaxation Customizable Playback: • Adjust speed from slightly slower to fast • Choose quality: Fast (quick generation), Normal (balanced), or Quality (highest fidelity) • Enable auto-scroll to follow along visually Flexible Interface: • Floating toolbar adapts to your workflow • Optional take list panel shows all content sections • Dark mode support automatically adapts to your system 8. Performance That Impresses On modern computers with WebGPU support, TLDRL delivers: • Instant voice generation—start listening within a second • Smooth, uninterrupted playback even for very long articles • Low resource usage—designed to run efficiently Why TLDRL is Different Most TTS extensions are either: • Slow and clunky, making you wait for each sentence • Privacy-invading, sending your text to cloud servers • Heavy and resource-intensive, slowing down your browser • Complicated with overwhelming interfaces TLDRL is none of these. We built TLDRL to be: • Completely free—no subscriptions, no hidden costs • Completely private—your data never leaves your device • Completely fast—167× faster than real-time • Completely offline—works without internet after setup 9. Technical Requirements • Chrome browser 113 or higher - recommended for WebGPU support • WebGPU support for optimal performance • Modern computer for best speed experience --- TLDRL: The fastest, lightest, most private TTS extension. Completely free. Completely yours.