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Small Text Reader — Point. Hear. Understand.
Accessibility-first reading

Read the small print.
Out loud, instantly.

Point your camera at any tiny, faded, or hard-to-see text — a label, a menu, a prescription, a contract — and let Small Text Reader read it aloud for you in seconds.

100% on-device scanning Free to use No sign-up
Small Text ReaderEN ▸ Voice

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READ ALOUD

Everything you need to read with ease

Built for low vision, tired eyes, and anyone tired of squinting at fine print.

Instant camera OCR

Aim, tap, done. Advanced text recognition lifts even small or low-contrast words straight off the page.

Natural text-to-speech

Hear text in a clear voice. Adjust speed and choose the voice that’s most comfortable for you.

Translate on the spot

Scan text in one language and hear it in another. Perfect for travel, menus, and labels abroad.

Scan history

Every scan is saved so you can search, replay, or re-listen to anything you’ve read before.

High-contrast mode

Big buttons and a high-contrast theme designed to stay readable in any lighting.

Private by design

Text recognition runs on your device. Your scans stay with you — no account required.

Three taps to clarity

No setup, no learning curve. Just point and listen.

1

Point your camera

Frame the small text — a bottle, a sign, a document — inside the viewfinder.

2

Tap READ

The app instantly recognizes the words on the page.

3

Listen & translate

Hear it read aloud, replay it, or translate it into another language.

Reads & speaks 15+ languages

Scan and listen in the language you choose.

English Español Français Deutsch Italiano Português 中文 日本語 한국어 العربية हिन्दी Русский Nederlands Türkçe + more

Stop squinting. Start listening.

Download Small Text Reader free and turn any small text into clear, spoken words.

GET IT ONGoogle Play