Read a photo aloud
Take a picture of a printed page, or a screenshot, and Read-Along reads it out loud while each word lights up. One document a day is free, no card needed.
Hear a sample
Under a minute, read to you.
Press play and follow the highlighted words — this is exactly what your documents become.
The Tortoise and the Hare, by Aesop.
A Hare one day ridiculed the short feet and slow pace of the Tortoise, who replied, laughing: "Though you be swift as the wind, I will beat you in a race." The Hare, believing her assertion to be simply impossible, assented to the proposal; and they agreed that the Fox should choose the course and fix the goal.
On the day appointed for the race the two started together. The Tortoise never for a moment stopped, but went on with a slow but steady pace straight to the end of the course. The Hare, lying down by the wayside, fell fast asleep.
At last waking up, and moving as fast as he could, he saw the Tortoise had reached the goal, and was comfortably dozing after her fatigue.
Slow but steady wins the race.
From Aesop's Fables (public domain). Read by Heart, one of our AI voices.
How it works
- Upload a photo or a scan, or a screenshot of some text.
- Press play. We read the words aloud and light up each one as it is spoken.
- Set your speed, 0.5x to 3x, and back up 10 seconds any time.
What you can point it at
- A page of a book or a printed handout.
- A letter, a form, a receipt, a menu or a sign.
- A screenshot of an article or a document you cannot copy the text from.
One honest limit
We read printed English pages, up to 30 pages, and they work best when the photo is straight, well-lit and in focus. Handwriting and glare are hard, for us and for every tool like ours. We would rather say so here than let you find out after the upload.
What it costs
Everyone gets one free document a day, no card needed. Premium has no daily limit and puts your documents first. Premium is $14.50 a month, or $69 a year. It renews until you cancel.
Questions
Does it read handwriting?
Not reliably. Printed English pages work best.
How many pages can I photograph?
Up to 30 pages per document.
Is my photo uploaded?
Yes, we narrate on our servers so the voices stay consistent and the word timing stays accurate. Your file is deleted after we read it.
Can I use a screenshot?
Yes. A screenshot of text works the same way.
Can I follow along while it plays?
Yes. Every word lights up as it is spoken.