Kurzweil Read the Web

The Kurzweil Read the Web extensions for Google Chrome or Firefox allow you to use Kurzweil’s text to speech functions when reading online. Once installed you can use the extensions to hear online content read aloud to you.

The video below will walk you through how to download the Read the Web extension and demonstrate how you can use it.

Read the Web TutorialOpens in new window

Read the web - Google Chrome Extension

  • Open up Google Chrome
  • Go to the Chrome web storeOpens in new window
  • Search for Kurzweil
  • Select Read The Web
  • Once installed, go to any website.  A pop-up will appear on your screen asking for your Kurzweil login. Once logged in, you will see a set of controls and will be able to use Kurzweil to read the web.

Read the web - Mozilla Firefox Extension

  • Open up Mozilla Firefox
  • Download the Firefox extensionOpens in new window
  • Firefox will ask you if you want to allow www.kurzweiledu.com to install an add-on.
  • Click Continue to Installation
  • Once the installation is complete click Add
  • Once installed, go to any website.  A pop-up will appear on your screen asking for your Kurzweil login. Once logged in, you will see a set of controls and will be able to use Kurzweil to read the web.