Settings
Customize 5minread to fit your workflow. Settings are available in both the browser extension and the web app.
Accessing Settings
Extension
- Click the extension icon
- Go to the Settings tab
Web App
- Click your profile icon
- Select Settings
Summary Settings
Configure how your summaries are generated.
Summary Length
Control how detailed your summaries are:
| Option | Words Target | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Short | ~250 | Quick overview of the main points |
| Medium | ~350 | Balanced detail for most use cases (default) |
| Full | ~450 | Comprehensive coverage with more context |
| Maximum | No limit | Most detailed analysis possible |
Maximum length is available on the Max plan only.
Summary Language
Choose the language of the generated summary:
- Interface Language (default): Summary is generated in your chosen UI language — useful when reading foreign content
- Original Language: Keeps the source language of the content
Model for Summarization
Select which AI model generates your summaries. Different models vary in speed, quality, and token cost:
- Standard models: Included in all plans, no extra token cost
- Premium models: Higher quality output, consume tokens at 1.5x–2x rate
The dropdown shows:
- Model name
- Default badge for the recommended model
- Token multiplier badge (e.g., 2x) for premium models
- Daily usage counter for limited models (e.g., 2/5)
Free plan: 3 standard models (Mistral Nemo, Meta Llama 3.1, Ministral). Pro and Max plans unlock additional premium models.
Analysis Style (Presets)
Choose a summarization format — a preset that shapes the structure and focus of the output:
- Standard Summary: Balanced overview of the content (default)
- Other presets available — see Presets
Enhancement
Features that enrich your summaries with additional insights. Available on Pro and Max plans.
Auto-highlight Key Theses
Automatically highlights important theses and key points directly in your summaries. Makes it easier to scan long summaries and spot the most important information at a glance.
- Default: Off
- Plans: Pro / Max
Key Moments with Timestamps
Shows key ideas with clickable timestamps in video summaries. Click any timestamp to jump to that moment in the video.
- Default: Off
- Plans: Pro / Max
Voice Settings
Configure text-to-speech for listening to summaries instead of reading them.
Voice
Select from voices available for your interface language:
- Voices are grouped by language
- Preview any voice before selecting with the ▶ button
- Voice preference is saved per language
- When you switch interface language, available voices update automatically
Speed
Adjust playback speed with the slider:
- Range: 0.5x (slow) to 2.0x (fast)
- Default: 1.0x
- A reset button appears when speed is not 1.0x
Premium Quality
Toggle between two voice modes:
| Mode | Quality | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off (Standard) | Browser-based TTS | Free | All plans |
| On (Premium) | Neural network voices via cloud API | Uses daily character allowance | Pro / Max only |
Premium voices produce more natural, human-like speech. Your daily character allowance:
- Pro: 30,000 characters/day
- Max: 100,000 characters/day
Browser Compatibility
| Browser | Standard Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Good | Wide voice selection |
| Edge | Excellent | Microsoft neural voices built-in |
| Firefox | Basic | Fewer voice options |
| Brave | Good | Same as Chrome |
Premium voices work identically across all browsers since audio is generated server-side.
Interface (Extension)
Customize how the extension looks and behaves in your browser.
Interface Language
5minread supports 15 interface languages:
English, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, Vietnamese, Polish.
Changing the language affects:
- All UI text in the extension and web app
- Summary output language (when set to "Interface Language")
- TTS voice selection (voices change per language)
- Error messages and notifications
Appearance
Choose the color scheme for the extension:
- Light: Light background
- Dark: Dark background
- System: Follows your OS preference (default)
Show Result In
Where the summary appears after generation:
- Extension Popup: Shows inside the extension popup window (default)
- Page Panel: Opens a side panel overlay on the current page
Show Summarize Button in Player
Adds a Summarize button directly into the YouTube video player controls. One click to summarize the current video without opening the extension popup.
- Default: On
- See YouTube Button for details
Show Reading Time Badge
Displays estimated reading time on the extension icon badge (e.g., 12m) and inside the popup when you open it. Helps you decide whether to read or summarize.
- Default: On
- Only appears on articles with 800+ words
- Badge format:
12m,1h, etc.
Show Popup on Text Selection
Shows quick action buttons (Summarize, Explain, Translate) when you select text on any page. Enables fast partial summarization without opening the extension.
- Default: On
- See Text Selection for details
General Settings (Web App)
Settings available in the web app under Settings → General.
Interface Language
Same language selector as in the extension — choose from 15 languages. The setting syncs between the extension and web app.
Theme
Choose the color scheme for the web app:
- Light: Light background
- Dark: Dark background
- System: Follows your OS preference (default)
Email Notifications
Receive updates about your account via email — password changes, subscription changes, security alerts.
- Default: On
Product Updates
Get notified about new features, improvements, and important product announcements via email.
- Default: On
Account (Web App)
Manage your profile and security settings in the web app.
Personal Information
Update your display name. Your email and verification status are shown here (email is read-only).
- Name: 2–100 characters
Change Password
Update your account password:
- Enter your Current Password
- Enter a New Password (minimum 8 characters)
- Repeat the new password to confirm
- Click Update Password
Delete History
Permanently delete all your summary history.
Located in Settings → Danger Zone → Delete History.
This action is irreversible. All saved summaries will be permanently removed.
Sign Out
Log out of your account from the extension Settings tab or the web app profile menu.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Activate extension | Ctrl+Shift+Z | Cmd+Shift+Z |
You can change shortcuts in your browser:
- Chrome:
chrome://extensions/shortcuts - Edge:
edge://extensions/shortcuts
Settings Sync
Settings are synchronized between the extension and the web app. When you change a setting in one place, it takes effect everywhere:
- Summary length, language, and model selection
- Voice preferences and speed
- Interface language and theme
- Enhancement toggles
Settings are saved to your account on the server. If you sign in on a new device, your preferences carry over automatically.