Text to Speech for Accessibility
Reading on a screen is not equally easy for everyone. Audio-first reading with visual support can reduce strain and help you stay focused. Listeny is built as a reading companion — not a chatbot — so it reads your text exactly as written.
Synced highlighting
Hearing a word while seeing it highlighted can help with letter tracking and comprehension. Switch between word-level and sentence-level highlight modes depending on what feels calmer on Text to Speech or PDF to Speech.
Adjustable speed and typography
Slower playback gives more time to process unfamiliar terms. Larger font sizes, sepia or dark reading themes, and reflowed PDF text reduce visual clutter compared with fixed-page viewers.
Fewer steps to start
No account, install, or paywall means less cognitive overhead before you can listen. Paste text or upload a PDF and press play — preferences are remembered locally in your browser.
Not a substitute for professional advice
Listeny is a general reading tool. It does not diagnose or treat conditions. If you need formal accommodations, work with a qualified professional; Listeny can be one part of your personal reading workflow.
Bionic and sentence highlight modes
Bionic reading bolds the first part of each word to guide the eye without removing letters. Some readers with ADHD or dyslexia find it easier to stay on the current line than with full-word highlighting alone. Sentence mode dims the rest of the paragraph while one sentence is read — useful when word-by-word motion feels too busy on dense PDF pages.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Listeny work with screen readers?
- Listeny adds read-aloud on top of visual reading. It is not a screen reader replacement for blind navigation of the entire operating system, but skip links, labeled controls, and semantic headings are maintained for assistive technology.
- Can I slow down PDF reading without changing voice?
- Yes — adjust playback speed independently from voice selection on both text and PDF tools. Slower speeds pair well with larger text and sepia themes for long study sessions.