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When you turn it on in your Settings app, a floating button or shortcut icon will appear on your screen edge so you can simply click on the button then select any area of your screen to have it read aloud.
Select to Speak guideI have had this mobile screen reader the longest. You just select the text, and use the share menu to read it aloud. You can also send text to the app to save it as an audio file to read later.
Voice Aloud downloadThis is built into iOS and can be set up in the accessibility settings. Select the text you want spoken, then tap Speak. Or tell Siri to "Speak screen".
Read & Speak guide for iPhoneThis is also built into your Mac. Highlight text and press a keyboard shortcut to have it read back to you. Takes a few minutes to set up but works instantly once configured.
Read & Speak guide for MacThis is the one I have been using the longest on my computer and it has survived every Windows update. It is a clipboard reader that sits in the system tray. It is easy to toggle on and off, and when it is on it will continuously read anything you copy into your clipboard which is great for skipping images.
Ghost Clipboard Reader downloadThis is the most comprehensive screen reader accessible for everyone on the market, not just blind people. It is especially built for neurodiverse users as it simplifies the content through customisable text size, spacing, and background colour. It can also read aloud, break words into syllables, and highlight lines as it reads.
Microsoft Immersive Reader guide