ReadSpeaker webReader - Online Web Reading

Visual example of the solution ReadSpeaker webReader

Online content instantly converted to audio with ReadSpeaker webReader’s lifelike synthetic speech.
Integrated reading and translation tools allow everyone to read and understand your digital content.
Make your content available to a larger population of Internet users, such as those with literacy difficulties, learning disabilities, reduced vision, language learners, the growing elderly population, people on the go, and anyone else looking for a simpler way to access digital content.
Just one click, and the text on a page is simultaneously read aloud and highlighted so users can easily follow along, regardless of device used.
As the text is read, the page will scroll down automatically.
Select any text on a page and a pop-up menu appears with the Listen, Translation, and Dictionary features.
With natural, lifelike voices and a vast selection of languages, your content comes alive, transforming the visitor’s experience on your website.
A cloud-based (SaaS) speech solution means no downloads necessary.
Multiple UI languages. See the list of available UI languages here.

Features

ReadSpeaker webReader allows content interaction on a personal level and offers important learning tools that help understanding and improve retention and make it easier to access online content on the go.

Text to Speech

Reads the content of web pages out loud.

Reading Languages

50+ languages and 200+ voices to choose from. See list of reading languages here.

Simultaneous Highlighting

The words and sentences being read are highlighted in separate colors, making it easy to read along as you listen.

Translation

Translate a selected text to a number of languages and have the text read in the target language. See the list of available languages here.

Settings

Personalize reading speed, highlighting colors, and more.

Dictionary

Select a word and find its definition. See the list of supported languages here.

Read on Hover

Hover over a paragraph of text and it will read aloud automatically.

Text Mode

View a clutter-free version of the web page with text in your preferred font, size, and colors.

Text Selection

Select a text and click the listen icon that appears.

Page Mask

Horizontal bar that can be moved along with the reading to bring out the lines being read by shading the rest of the screen.

Mp3 Download

Download an audio version of your content for offline listening.

Accessibility

WCAG 2.1 compliant: Listen button, player, toolbar, and pop-up control panel are fully keyboard accessible. Click here for our Accessibility Statement.

Enlarge Text

Text being read is displayed at the bottom of the page in large font size.

Help

Clear instructions on how to use each feature.

Features for Content Owners

Step-by-step implementation instructions. No downloads necessary. Just a few lines of code added to your website and ReadSpeaker webReader is ready.
Control of the reading area and reading order.
Pronunciation dictionaries can be customized to pronounce words in a specific way to increase the quality of the reading.
Detailed usage statistics, FAQ, and best practices in the Customer Portal.

A Flexible Text-to-Speech Tool

SaaS (Software as a Service)-based software means hassle-free maintenance for you. Our Support team is available to answer any questions you may have.
Plugins for popular content and learning management systems.
ReadSpeaker webReader satisfies all Level A and Level AA success criteria of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 specification.
VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) v2.2 for ReadSpeaker webReader details the full accessibility compliance level of webReader.
The full player conforms to the latest web standards (HTML5/CSS3), which means fewer images and a user-friendly design.
Works on any online device with any browser.
Versatile Listen button that expands to open a toolbar with many features. A custom Listen button, player, and toolbar can be obtained by request.