Microsoft Edge (Chromium) recently acquired Read Aloud on Canary and Dev channels. Available today to Edge Insiders running beta version of the browser.
Read Aloud allows you to read PDF files, EPUB books and web pages. Those who use it can adjust the reading speed and voice to their liking.
This feature is not new to the Edge application. Microsoft's old EdgeHTML browser already had it. But at the moment the features of Read Aloud are a little behind its predecessor, as it does not have enough features such as notes, page view and much more.
At Edge Chromium, but it also supports PDF files.
To activate it open the internal address: edge://flags/#edge-read-aloud-pdf and enable the flag.
Read Aloud is available in online and offline mode. If you're in an area without an internet connection, this can be especially handy. A basic set of voice options is also available when you're offline.
An Internet connection is required for the full set of voice options.
Edge Editions
- Stable Channel: 83.0.478.54
- Beta Channel: 84.0.522.20
- Dev Channel: 85.0.545.0
- Canary Channel: 85.0.552.0
