Open Source Reading Tool

Research papers are hard to read.

FlashRead reformats dense academic text into clearer, less fatiguing layouts using research-backed typography and speed reading techniques.

2-3x

Faster Reading

100%

Open Source

PDF

OCR Support

Free

Forever

Interactive Demo

Experience RSVP Speed Reading

Try our Rapid Serial Visual Presentation reader right here. Paste your own text or use the sample to see how it works.

Try RSVP Speed Reading

Paste your own text or use the sample below. Max 150 words.

97 / 150 words

SpacePlay/Pause↑↓Speed←→NavigateEscExit

Features

Built for serious readers

Powered by research in speech science, cadence modeling, and mathematical algorithms to optimize how text is presented and paced.

Typography Optimization

Research-backed text formatting

Automatic heading detection, optimal line lengths, and comfortable spacing reduce eye strain and improve comprehension.

RSVP Speed Reading

Read faster with focused word presentation

Rapid Serial Visual Presentation displays words one at a time, eliminating eye movement and boosting reading speed.

Document OCR

Extract text from PDFs and images

Upload scanned papers or screenshots. Our OCR pipeline extracts clean, readable text ready for FlashRead formatting.

How It Works

Three simple steps

Upload Your Document

Drop a PDF, paste text, or let our OCR extract content from scanned pages.

Choose Your Mode

Select typography mode for comfortable reading or RSVP for speed reading.

Start Reading

Enjoy optimized text that reduces eye strain and improves focus.

Open Source Project

Help us make reading better

FlashRead is a work in progress and we'd love your help. Whether it's improving cadence algorithms, accessibility features, or entirely new ideas—every contribution matters.