Speed Reader.

Speed Reader

Speed Reader transforms how you consume text on macOS by eliminating the physical eye movement that slows traditional reading. Using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology, it displays words one at a time at your chosen pace—helping you read 2–5x faster with better focus and less fatigue. Whether you're tackling lengthy articles, dense PDFs, or entire books, Speed Reader turns reading into a streamlined, effortless experience.

Product Highlights

• RSVP Technology: Displays one word at a time at a fixed point, eliminating 80% of wasted eye movement and boosting reading speed from ~250 WPM to ~450+ WPM
• Optimal Recognition Point (ORP): Highlights the ideal letter in each word to guide your eye fixation, maximizing comprehension while you speed through text
• Multi-Format Support: Reads PDF, EPUB, DOCX, Markdown, FB2, plain text, and more—with built-in OCR for images and scanned documents
• Area Capture: Instantly select any screen region and extract readable text using native macOS Vision framework OCR, no copy-paste needed
• Flexible Reading Modes: Choose from Main Window, Notch Widget, Separate Window, or Zen Mode to match your workflow and screen setup
• Menu Bar Integration: Start reading from clipboard, open files, or capture screen areas with one click—always accessible without switching windows
• URL Reading: Paste any link to extract clean article text automatically, with reading progress saved for each webpage

Use Cases

• Professional Research: Power through industry reports, academic papers, and documentation faster without sacrificing comprehension
• Student Learning: Tackle assigned readings, textbooks, and reference materials more efficiently during busy semesters
• Accessibility Support: Assists users with central field loss or peripheral reading needs through stable, single-point text presentation
• Content Curation: Quickly preview articles and long-form content from URLs before deciding what deserves deeper attention
• Language Learning: Control reading speed to match your comprehension level while building vocabulary recognition speed

Target Audience

Speed Reader is designed for macOS users aged 18–45 who consume large volumes of text daily—students, researchers, developers, writers, and professionals seeking to reclaim hours lost to slow reading. It's especially valuable for anyone with vision-related reading challenges or those who simply want to read smarter, not harder.