Sensory Readable for Windows takes text-to-speech and visual readability to the next level. This innovative, cost effective, software provides real-time spoken feedback of the words under the mouse cursor, making reading more accessible. It can assist with reading difficulties, slow reading speeds, or those who prefer to listen while interacting with their computer.
The software’s fresh design enhances the audio and visual experience, making it effortless to listen to research documents, reports, e-mails, news feeds, and more.
New features now available with updated software Sensory Readable 2.5
Enhanced Focus with Ambient Balance.
Sensory Readable v2.5 introduces Ambient Balance, a new feature designed to improve user concentration. This feature creates a balanced audio environment to minimize distractions during reading and writing.
Dragon Professional Speech Dictation Integration.
Sensory Readable v.2.5 (January 2025) now includes integration with Dragon Professional speech dictation software. This integration provides audio feedback of dictated phrases within Sensory Readable, improving accuracy.
Text-to-Speech Functionality in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Sensory Readable v.2.5 adds text-to-speech capabilities to Adobe Acrobat Reader for Windows. Users can now utilize “Select and Speak” or hover over text to initiate audio playback, with visual highlighting. Microsoft’s natural voices are used for audio output.
Expanded International Voice Support.
Sensory Readable v.2.5 offers an international version featuring Microsoft Natural voices, available for both offline and cloud use. This version includes over 400 neural voices across 140+ languages and accents, providing broader accessibility. (Note: Cloud-based voices require an internet connection.)
Microsoft Voice Access Echo Feature.
Sensory Readable 2.5 integrates with Microsoft Voice Access in Windows 11 (22H2 or later). The software provides audio feedback of dictated phrases recognized by Voice Access, aiding in proofreading and accuracy.
Key Benefits
- Real-time spoken feedback of text with novel underline-highlight in Microsoft Office
- Acts as a proof-reader for your writing and speech dictation
- Can be a reading assistant for research, revision and during examinations
- Includes the accessible Sensory PDF Reader for general PDF documents and exams
- Provides for more accessibility and readability in Microsoft Office 365 (online and installed)and other Windows apps.
- Screen Tint and Ruler improving visual readability
- Compatible with Windows 10 and 11
Readable – Toolbar & Settings
- Uses Microsoft Fluency icon set
- 3 toolbar styles – colour/blue/black icons
- Toolbar orientation Vertical or Horizontal
- Toolbar position – docks, manual, active window track
- Direct control from touch screen
- Dual monitor support – extended and mirror
Readable – Text to speech voices
- Connects to all available local installed Microsoft voices
- Premium quality Vocalizer voices, 8 UK Voices inc. Scottish & Irish
- Pronunciation and Expansion text editor included (Readable Editor)
- Offline line text to speech – no internet connection needed
Performance & security
- Low footprint installation <60MB for Readable Suite
- Fast start up of Readable
- No web connection required for installation, no online registration
- Optional no update network installer, for full security. Fully offline
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