Pennsbury Educational Technology

READBILITY EXTENSIONS

All of the following extensions can help make web pages more readable by doing things such as eliminating distracting elements or altering color schemes.  These extensions do not alter the actual text or reading level of the website.  CLICK HERE for extensions that help with reading comprehension.

IMMERSIVE READER

This is an extension that mimics the highly popular Microsoft Immersive Reader feature. Features include a distraction-free screen and a screen reader. 

Screenshot of some of the options available through the Immersive Reader Chrome extension

HELPERBIRD

This is an extension that provides you with features such as dyslexia fonts, the ability to change the font & background color, text to speech with natural voices, overlays, dyslexia rulers, immersive reader, reader mode, and more. 

Helperbird Features: Dyslexics fonts, Immersive Reader, Change font sizes, Screenshot, Reader Mode, Google Translate, Color blindness underline, Color blindness text stroke, Change the font color, Change the background color, High contrast mode, Dyslexia ruler

OPEN DYSLEXIC FONT

Overrides all fonts on a particular webpage with the Open Dyslexic font and reformats pages to be more easily readable.

Screenshot of a web page's font changes using the Open Dyslexic Font Chrome Extension

DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY

Replaces font like Open Dyslexic extension, but also includes a horizontal, shaded bar to track reading.

Screenshot of the options available through the Dyslexia Friendly Chrome extension

MERCURY READER

Removes all ads and distractions from websites, leaving only the article text.  Has customization options for font, size, color, etc.

Screenshot of the visual display changes to a website using the Mercury Reader Chrome extension

BEELINE READER

Removes all ads and distractions and applies a color gradient to guide your eye from one line to the next.

Screenshot of the visual display changes to a website using the Beeline Reader Chrome extension

MAGIC SCROLL WEB READER

Turn web pages into an ebook with easy clickable or keyboard control, as well as control over font size and page color as well. 

Screenshot of the visual display changes to a website using the Magic Scroll Web Reader Chrome extension

VISOR

This screen overlay tool darkens out the page except for a horizontal band you can move up and down as you read. 

Screenshot of the visual display changes to a website using the Visor Chrome extension