These tools help you access and understand text.
What kinds of reading software are there?
Text-to-Speech
Text-to-speech programs read words out loud for you. It might let you change the speed. You might be able to see the words highlighted as they are read. Examples of these reading programs include Voice Dream Reader, Natural Reader, and Speechify.
Your computer, smartphone or tablet might also have a built-in text-to-speech feature. Hear your text messages, emails, or news articles out loud instead of reading them. Look under your device’s accessibility settings. On the iPhone and iPad, select Spoken Content. You will be able to turn on options such as Speak Selection or Speak Screen. On Android devices, this feature is called Select to Speak.
Assistive Literacy Software
These programs include more features than just reading out loud. It might have a dictionary to look up words. There may be writing features like word prediction and spelling correction, to help you write more effectively. The software tends to be good at recognizing common errors made by people with dyslexia.
You might try tools from:
If you are a student, ask your school if they have a subscription to any of these tools. Many also offer free trials.