Main Window
Text preview, word highlighting, playback controls, and progress tracking.
Read 2–5x faster
with zero effort
Speed Reader uses RSVP to show you one word at a time at your pace. Articles, books, PDFs — anywhere on your Mac.
Download for macOS
macOS 14+
Traditional Reading
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Speed Reader
The science behind speed reading
Speed Reader uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) — a proven technique that displays text one word at a time at a fixed location. This eliminates eye movement between words, which typically accounts for 80% of reading time.
By focusing on a single point, your brain processes words faster without losing comprehension. The Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) guides your eye to the perfect letter in each word, maximizing reading efficiency.
RSVP is especially helpful for people with central field loss or peripheral reading needs. If you need Speed Reader for medical reasons, contact us for a free license.
Everything you need to read faster
Designed for macOS. Built with native technologies. No Electron.
Speed & ORP Control
From 100 to 1000 WPM with ORP highlighting — your eye lands on the perfect letter every time. Read naturally, read fast.
- Fine-tune speed in real-time with keyboard shortcuts
- Optimal Recognition Point guides eye fixation
- Reduces eye strain and fatigue
Multi-Format Support
Read anything. PDF, EPUB, DOCX, Markdown, FB2, plain text, and more. Built-in OCR for images and scanned documents.
- Drag & drop file loading
- In-app document preview with word highlighting
- Smart text extraction even from complex layouts
Read Any URL
Paste a link and read any article at your speed. Smart extraction pulls clean text from any webpage — no clutter, no ads.
- Automatic article extraction from web pages
- Handles paywalled and complex layouts
- Reading progress saved per URL
Area Capture
Select any area on your screen and read it instantly. Built-in OCR recognizes text from any app, image, or document.
- Native macOS screen selection
- Vision framework OCR — fast and accurate
- Read text from any app without copy-paste
Customization
Make it yours. Adjust fonts, colors, ORP highlighting, themes, and reading mode to match your style.
- Font family, size, and ORP color presets
- Light and dark theme support
- Per-mode settings for notch, window, and panel
Menu Bar Access
Always one click away. Start reading from clipboard, open files, or capture screen — all from the menu bar.
- Quick access without switching windows
- Read clipboard content with one click
- Global keyboard shortcuts from any app
Four ways to read
Choose the mode that fits your workflow
Notch Widget
Dynamic Island-style reader around your MacBook notch. Minimal and always on top.
Separate Window
Floating glass panel with adjustable opacity for reading alongside other apps.
Zen Mode
Full-page reader with multi-word text, progress scrubbing, font sizing, and keyboard controls.
Read anything
Drop a file, paste a URL, capture your screen, or just type
PDF
EPUB
DOCX
Markdown
FB2
TXT
URLs
Images via OCR
Word highlighting in document preview
Drag & drop file loading
Built-in OCR for scanned documents
Download & Activate
Start with a free trial, then unlock lifetime access
Lifetime License
One payment of $8.99. Lifetime access to every update.
Start with a 3-day free trial — no payment required. Try all features before you buy.
$8.99
Medical accessibility
If you need Speed Reader for medical reasons (central field loss, peripheral reading assistance, or other vision-related conditions), please contact us to receive a free license.
Or install with Homebrew
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brew install --cask speed-reader-pro/tap/speed-reader