Voice typing Helperbird Pro
Speak your
first draft.
Turn a spoken thought into text. Choose your language, start the microphone, and let the words come.
Explore voice typing
Helperbird for Google Chrome
A little more help
for your everyday web.
Reading, writing, and accessibility tools that feel at home in Chrome. Listen to a page, find your focus, and give your next idea room to grow.
No account needed.
Your tools. Your side panel. Your Chrome.
A few favorites to get you started
Small tools.
Big possibilities.
Say what you’re thinking. Read what’s in a picture. Find the word you need. There’s more than one way to make progress.
Speak your
Screenshot Reader Helperbird Pro
A picture
can speak, too.
Turn words and equations in an image into text you can use. Choose to listen, translate, copy, or save a note.
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Word prediction Helperbird Pro
A nudge toward
your next word.
See suggestions as you type on supported websites and in Google Docs. Listen to a suggestion, choose a word, and keep your thought moving.
Explore word prediction
Make it your own
A little more
to explore.
Build your own mix of reading, writing, and accessibility tools. Start free, then choose more support with Pro.
See all Helperbird toolsReal Helperbird extension controls, shown on desktop. Tools and availability can vary by device and website.
Reading tools
Read it. Hear it. Get into it.
A class assignment or a rabbit hole worth following. Choose how you take in the words, one page at a time.
Text to speech
Let the page do the talking.
Hear text read aloud. Choose an available voice and adjust the speed to a pace that works for you.
Device voices are free. Pro adds premium voices.
More story.
Less around it.
Open an article in a simpler view. Give the words some space and leave distracting page clutter behind.
Explore Reading ModeYour documents belong here, too.
Open a PDF, listen with device voices, and add text boxes. Explore more document tools with Pro.
Meet the PDF ReaderWriting tools
Big ideas start with a little note.
Turn a thought from class into an outline. Collect questions, shape a first draft, and save your work in Helperbird’s Notepad.
A place to put it into words.
Write, format, and save your notes. Use headings and lists to turn a tangle of thoughts into a first draft.
Explore NotepadGive your draft another look.
Review your writing with grammar support. Consider the suggestions and decide what works for your words.
See what’s in ProAccessibility tools
Make Chrome feel right for you.
Larger text. A different font. A little more space. Build a comfortable view with accessibility tools for the way you browse.
Fonts, size, and spacing
Try Atkinson Hyperlegible or OpenDyslexic. Adjust text size and the space between letters, words, and lines.
Colors that feel comfortable
Explore color overlays and page colors. Choose a combination that suits the page and your preferences.
Reading rulers and focus tools
Keep a guide on the page when you want support following a line or focusing on one part at a time.
At home in Chrome
A little help,
right beside you.
Open Helperbird in Chrome’s side panel to keep your reading, writing, and accessibility tools close to the page.
Open the side panel- 1
Add Helperbird.
Install from Chrome Web Store.
- 2
Find the owl.
Open your browser’s Extensions menu and choose Helperbird.
- 3
Make yourself at home.
Open a webpage and explore your tools.
A little help.
A big difference.
From people who use Helperbird.
“This app has changed everything for my daughter.”
“This extension has been an absolute lifesaver.”
“The ability to customize the settings allows students to have control over their own learning, aligning with Universal Design for Learning.”
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Excerpts from customer reviews.
Read all customer reviewsQuestions & answers.
For Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebook.
Screenshots show the real extension in Chrome on Mac. Tools and voices can vary by device and plan.
Is Helperbird for Chrome free?
Yes. Start with free tools including device text to speech, Reading Mode, font settings, and Notepad. Helperbird Pro adds tools such as word prediction, grammar support, and premium voices.
Compare Free and ProCan I use Helperbird on a Chromebook?
Yes. Install Helperbird from the Chrome Web Store in Chrome on your Chromebook. It also works in desktop Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Linux. If a school manages your browser, an administrator may need to allow or install the extension.
Can schools and teams install Helperbird?
Yes. Administrators can make Helperbird available through Chrome’s managed extension settings.
Read the deployment guideDoes Helperbird support dyslexia?
Helperbird offers choices such as OpenDyslexic, text to speech, spacing controls, and reading guides. Try the tools and choose what supports your own reading and writing. Different people prefer different settings.
A little help from a real person? We’re here for you.
Ready for your next idea?
Reading. Writing. Accessibility.
A little Helperbird in your Chrome.
No account needed.