Snap&Read

Text reader (TTS) that simplifies vocabulary, translates text, reads inaccessible text (OCR), and captures and cites sources.

Snap&Read: Next-Gen Text Reader & Study Tool for Edge

Snap&Read is a dynamic Edge add-on that revolutionizes the reading experience. It covers several diverse reading needs including reading text aloud across websites and PDFs, dynamically adjusting text readability, translating text in 100+ languages, and capturing and citing sources. It also helps eliminate distractions and adjust webpage formatting for a more personalized reading experience. Advanced tools like Picture Supported Dictionary, Readability Analyzer and Annotation support serve to augment the overall functionality of this versatile add-on.

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Add-on stats

By: Don Johnston Incorporated

Users: 120,249

17.30K

Rating: 1.60

(23)

1 new ratings

Version: 4.15.3.531 (Last updated: 2022-12-08)

Creation date: 2022-01-21

Permissions:

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tabs
tts
unlimitedStorage
notifications
webNavigation
contextMenus
webRequest
webRequestBlocking

Size: 32.61M

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 382 ▲ 46

Other rankings

#475 in Accessibility ▲ 5

#2 in screenshot reader keyword 61

#39 in overlay keyword 28

#41 in analyzer keyword 22

#43 in cover keyword 6 ▲ 2

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Other platforms

Snap&Read (v5.0.11.810)

4,000,000 2.66

(121)

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Cons

Cluttered and unintuitive interface complicating navigation
Limited customization options (reading speed, highlighting, voice settings)
Inconsistent performance with OCR and translation tools
Integration issues with Google Docs and LMS tools like Canvas
Unresponsive customer support

Most mentioned

Terrible performance and reliability
Frustration with the tool
High premium pricing
Integration and functionality issues
Overall dissatisfaction with the product

User reviews

No me gusta. its mid.

by Hasan, 2025-03-05

terrible

by Aidan, 2024-12-06

Snap&Read promises an intuitive solution for accessibility but fails on key fronts. The interface is cluttered and unintuitive, complicating navigation. Customization is minimal, with limited control over reading speed, highlighting, or voice settings, making it unsuitable for diverse needs. Performance is inconsistent—OCR frequently fails, skipping key content, while the translation tool produces subpar, misleading results. Integration issues abound; compatibility with platforms like Google Docs or LMS tools such as Canvas is inadequate. These barriers undermine its utility in professional or educational settings. Moreover, its premium pricing feels unjustifiable, especially given comparable tools offering superior reliability at lower costs. Customer support is unresponsive, providing generic advice that fails to resolve issues. For an accessibility tool, Snap&Read falls drastically short of expectations, overpromising and underdelivering. Snap and read is an opp ong! One Star!!!

by Will, 2024-12-04

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Snap&Read requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Snap&Read. Use it at your own risk.

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