SnapReader

SnapReader: Free OCR Screen Reader App for Blind

Discover SnapReader, a free optical character recognition and screen reader app designed for blind and visually impaired users, offering document scanning and object identification features.

What is SnapReader?

SnapReader is a free mobile application designed specifically for blind and visually impaired users. It combines optical character recognition (OCR) technology with an intuitive screen reader interface to make reading printed text accessible.

Users can simply snap a photo of any printed document like mail, receipts, classroom handouts, etc. and SnapReader will scan and read the text aloud. The app supports a variety of languages. It also has useful tools like smart contrast and brightness adjustment, color inversion, and line focus to make documents more readable.

In addition to text scanning, SnapReader also has a real-time object recognition and description feature. When users point their camera at an object, the app will identify it and speak the name aloud. This assists blind users with recognizing everyday items.

The app developers have placed emphasis on an efficient and enjoyable user experience. The interface features familiar navigation through swipes and taps, as well as voice commands. Users can customize reading speed and voice selection.

SnapReader is currently available as a free mobile app for both iOS and Android devices. It can be used as a standalone accessibility tool or integrated with Apple's VoiceOver feature.

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