Text Speed Reader

Read text quickly using our free online text speed reader tool —
speed-read articles, notes, emails and more in your browser.

Read text quickly using a speed reader tool
Overview

What is a text speed reader tool?

A text speed reader tool flashes words one at a time so that your brain can focus on reading rather than moving your eyes across the page. Instead of scanning lines of text, the speed reading computer program flashes each word in the same place, helping you read faster with less effort.

  • Paste, type or upload your text and press start.
  • Words appear in a fixed position at a steady pace.
  • You control the speed and font size with the buttons.
Step-by-step

How to speed read text

  • Paste, type or upload the text you want to read into the tool.
  • Choose a speed for the words per minute (wpm).
  • Press start and keep your eyes gently focused on the word area.
  • Adjust the speed up or down as you get used to the rhythm.
  • Pause or restart whenever you wish, or click ‘clear text’ to start again.

With regular practice, your eyes and brain can learn to process text more quickly and you can increase the WPM.

Use cases

Who might need to read faster?

Many people can benefit from being able to read faster. A text speed reader can help when you want to get through information quickly while still understanding what it says.

  • Students who need to process lecture notes, textbooks, or research articles before exams.
  • Professionals who handle long reports, proposals, and emails every day.
  • Readers with limited time who still want to keep up with blogs or newsletters.
  • Language learners who want a steady or slower pace of words to help build confidence when reading.

If you feel overwhelmed by a body of text, our tool can make your workload feel more manageable.

Highlights

Features of the speed reading computer program

What makes our speed reader so great?

  • Adjustable words-per-second so you can move from gentle practice to intense speed.
  • Flexible text size options to keep text readable on any device.
  • Centered word display so your eyes do not need to move across the page.
  • Simple controls for starting, stopping, and clearing your text.
Privacy

Your text is never saved

The text you paste into the speed reader stays in your browser while you use it. When you clear the box or leave the page, the content is gone. There is no account, no login, and no hidden storage.

  • No sign-up required to start speed reading.
  • No cloud syncing or background uploads.
  • Safe to use for notes, drafts, or private material you want to keep local.

This makes our tool ideal to use for work, study, and personal projects when privacy matters.

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