JAWS Professional (Job Access With Speech) is an advanced screen reading solution designed to provide people who are blind or visually impaired with greater independence when using a Windows computer.
JAWS converts information displayed on screen into speech or Braille, allowing users to navigate their computer, read and create documents, manage email, browse websites and interact with a wide range of workplace applications without relying on visual access to the screen.
Designed for professional and commercial environments, JAWS Professional works with many commonly used applications and services, including Microsoft Office, Google Docs and popular web browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
JAWS provides a comprehensive range of keyboard commands that allow users to efficiently navigate applications, documents and websites. Dedicated web-browsing commands make it easier to move between headings, links, form controls and other elements of a webpage, while features such as Skim Reading can help users locate important information within longer documents.
Built-in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology can provide access to text contained within image files and otherwise inaccessible PDF documents. JAWS also includes Picture Smart technology to provide information about images and graphical content.
For users who prefer Braille, JAWS includes support and drivers for a wide range of popular refreshable Braille displays, allowing information to be accessed through speech, Braille or a combination of both.
Key features include:
- Advanced Windows screen reading
- Speech and refreshable Braille output
- Access to documents, emails, websites and applications
- Support for Microsoft Office and Google Docs
- Support for popular web browsers
- Keyboard-based navigation and dedicated browsing commands
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for inaccessible content
- Support for reading inaccessible PDF documents and image files
- Picture Smart image recognition functionality
- Skim Reading for quickly reviewing longer content
- Text Analyzer for identifying potential document inconsistencies
- Support for a wide range of refreshable Braille displays
- Multiple multilingual speech synthesisers
- Voice Assistant functionality
- Customisation and scripting capabilities for specialist workplace applications
- Suitable for professional and commercial use
Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) Included
This JAWS Professional licence includes a Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA). An active SMA helps keep JAWS up to date as Windows, web browsers and workplace applications continue to change.
The SMA provides access to the latest eligible JAWS enhancements, critical updates and technical fixes throughout the maintenance term, as well as technical support. This helps maintain compatibility and provides users with access to ongoing improvements without having to purchase individual eligible updates separately.
JAWS Professional with SMA provides a comprehensive accessibility solution for organisations and individuals who require reliable screen-reading technology within the workplace, supporting greater independence when accessing digital information and completing everyday computer-based tasks.



