NaturalReader

Introduction

NaturalReader is a Canadian technology company that provides text-to-speech software for personal and professional use. With a history of over 20 years, it offers natural-sounding voices that can read any text, including Microsoft Word files, webpages, PDF files, and emails, among others. NaturalReader services over 10 million users every year, and it serves the needs of individuals, educational institutions, and website owners. Its latest AI technologies help individuals and businesses improve efficiency and achieve their academic or professional goals. NaturalReader is an excellent solution for kids with learning difficulties, students, adults with poor eyesight, or anyone who enjoys multitasking and listening on the go.

TLDR

NaturalReader provides natural-sounding text-to-speech software that is suitable for personal and professional use. It converts Microsoft Word files, webpages, PDF files, emails, and other file formats into speech to assist individuals, schools, and website owners. The company's technologies help to provide innovative solutions, making life more comfortable for people with reading difficulties, including seniors with macular degeneration. Features of NaturalReader include natural-sounding voices, the option to convert text into MP3 files, OCR functionality, support for different file types, the ability to adjust reading margins, pronunciation modification tools, multiple voice and language options, and an easy-to-use interface. NaturalReader is a useful productivity tool that enables multitasking, learning on-the-go, and enhancing accessibility.

Company Overview

NaturalReader is a technology company founded by Jeff Yang in Vancouver, BC, Canada with a mission to provide superior speech solutions for software, web, and mobile applications. Initially, NaturalReader was developed by Jeff to help himself read technical textbooks during his university studies. Jeff later published the first edition of NaturalReader to help others with the same problem, and now 20 years later, NaturalReader services more than 10 million users every year.

NaturalReader is not just a personal tool for individuals, it also enables businesses and professionals to create high-quality voice-overs easily. The company helps educational institutions improve accessibility for students, and website owners provide an audio version of their content. NaturalReader can help kids with learning difficulties, students, seniors who cannot read due to poor eyesight, and anyone who wants to enjoy audiobooks, ebooks, and multitasking to listen on-the-go. The company continues to adopt the latest AI technologies to help individuals and businesses improve efficiency and achieve their academic or professional goals.

NaturalReader has significantly impacted the lives of those who have difficulties reading. Sylvia Davidson, from Southampton, NY, developed macular degeneration, which made reading very difficult, and then almost impossible. Her son recommended NaturalReader to her, and it has opened up a whole new world for her, allowing her to select what she needs to read, and let NaturalReader read it to her. The company is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help users overcome any reading difficulties they may face.

Features

Text-to-Speech Conversion

Natural-Sounding Voices

NaturalReader is a downloadable text-to-speech desktop software for personal use. It utilizes natural-sounding voices to read to users any text, including Microsoft Word files, webpages, PDF files, and E-mails. This feature provides an easy-to-use experience for users who do not want to read long texts or have difficulty reading such texts.

Conversion of Text into MP3 Files

NaturalReader can convert text into mp3 files for both Windows and Mac. This feature allows users to listen to their texts while engaged in other activities.

OCR Function

With the OCR function in NaturalReader, users can convert printed characters into digital text, enabling them to listen to printed files or edit them in a word-processing program. This feature can also convert screenshots of text from eBook desktop apps, such as Kindle, into speech and audio files. It is especially useful to those who want to listen to a book without having to read it.

File Compatibility

Supports PDF, Docx, and Text Documents

NaturalReader supports PDF, Docx, and text documents, allowing users to easily convert any text or document into natural-sounding voices, regardless of the file format. This feature provides convenience for users who have different types of documents.

Preserves the Original Formatting of PDF Files

NaturalReader preserves the original formatting of PDF files, ensuring that the converted text is an accurate representation of the original document. This feature guarantees that the converted text is of high quality.

Adjust Reading Margins

Users can adjust reading margins to skip reading from headers and footnotes on the page. This feature is helpful for those who want to skip parts of a document and focus only on the main text.

Customization

Manually Modify Pronunciation of Words

NaturalReader allows users to manually modify the pronunciation of a certain word. This feature lets users tailor the software to meet their needs.

Additional Voices and Languages

Additional voices and other languages are available for separate purchase. This feature enables users to customize the software to fit their linguistic and other needs. However, the additional voices and other languages cannot stand alone; they only work with paid versions of the software.

Simple Reading

NaturalReader also offers a simple way of reading text directly on the page. This feature provides an easy-to-use interface without having to convert the text.