🎙️ Introducing the WithAudio Web Companion: Text-to-Speech Directly in Your Browser!
For months, one of the most frequent requests from the WithAudio community has been the ability to enjoy the high-quality text-to-speech features of our desktop application directly within your web browser. We're thrilled to announce that your request has been answered: The WithAudio Web Companion is officially here!
What is the WithAudio Web Companion?
The WithAudio Web Companion is a powerful new browser extension designed to bridge the gap between your favorite websites and the WithAudio desktop application.
Simply put, it allows you to listen to text content on any webpage using the advanced text-to-speech engines you've come to rely on in the desktop app—all without leaving your browser window!
🚀 Key Features and Benefits
This companion extension was built to solve common user pain points:
Seamless In-Browser Playback: Consume articles, blogs, and other text content instantly. You no longer have to copy and paste text or import links into the desktop app.
Handle Difficult Links: Some websites require authentication, or have content structures that make direct importing into the desktop app challenging. The Web Companion bypasses these issues, letting you listen to content that was previously inaccessible.
Preserve the Web Experience: Many of you enjoy the look and feel of the original webpage. The images, layout, and context—while listening. Now you can keep the webpage in focus while enjoying the audio from WithAudio.
🛡️ Built for Security and Transparency
We understand that installing a browser extension requires trust, especially one that communicates with a desktop application. While the WithAudio Web Companion is not open source, we are committed to transparency.
To ensure you feel completely safe and secure using our extension, we have made the full source code available for review on GitHub:
➡️ View the Code: https://github.com/withaudio/withaudio-web-companion
This allows security-conscious users and developers to inspect exactly how the extension operates, how it uses Native Messaging to communicate with the WithAudio desktop app, and confirm there's nothing nefarious lurking in the background. Your safety and privacy are paramount.
💰 Getting Started is Easy (and Free!)
The WithAudio Web Companion requires the WithAudio desktop application to be running to function, as it uses your purchased TTS voices and engine.
If you have already purchased the WithAudio desktop application, there is absolutely no extra cost for this new extension! It's our way of saying thank you for being a valued user.
Important: To use the Web Companion, make sure you have the latest version of the WithAudio desktop app installed.
If you haven't updated recently, please download the newest release here. The extension relies on the most up-to-date desktop app for full compatibility and the best listening experience.
Download the Extension Now!
Find the Chrome Web Store link here: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/the-withaudio-web-compani/lgnchollpkibfmjifpcikkpjbpmkindl
We're incredibly excited for you to start using this new feature. It represents a significant step forward in making your content consumption more flexible and enjoyable.
Install the Web Companion today and start listening right inside your browser!
🤝 Help Us Improve
The WithAudio Web Companion is brand new and can only grow with our users' support. Your feedback is invaluable in making this extension better for everyone.
Encountered an issue? Please let us know at [email protected]. Whether it's a bug, compatibility problem, or unexpected behavior, we want to hear about it so we can fix it quickly.
Enjoying the extension? Consider leaving a review on the Chrome Web Store! Your positive reviews help other users discover the Web Companion and show us we're heading in the right direction.