Paste any text and read it one word at a time. Set your words-per-minute, hit play, and train yourself to read faster — all in your browser.
How the speed reader works
This tool uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation): instead of moving your eyes across lines, it flashes each word in the same spot, one after another. Because your eyes stay still, you skip the time normally spent on eye movement (called saccades) and can often read noticeably faster.
Paste your text, drag the speed slider to your target words per minute, and press Play (or the spacebar). A red guide marks the center of the screen, and one letter of each word is highlighted in red — the “optimal recognition point” — to help your eye lock onto each word instantly.
Tips for reading faster
- Start around 300 WPM (a typical reading speed is 200–300) and nudge it up as you get comfortable.
- Use the “words at a time” option to flash 2–3 short words together once single words feel slow.
- Tap the spacebar to pause and the arrow keys to step back and re-read.
- Practice in short bursts — comprehension catches up to speed with repetition.
Everything runs locally in your browser, so your text is never uploaded. Want to know how long a passage is first? Check the word counter, which also estimates reading time.
What is RSVP speed reading?
RSVP stands for Rapid Serial Visual Presentation. It shows words one at a time in a fixed position so your eyes don't have to move across the page, which can increase reading speed.
What words-per-minute should I start at?
Average adult reading is around 200–300 words per minute. Start near 300, then raise the speed gradually as your comprehension keeps up.
Does speed reading hurt comprehension?
Very high speeds can reduce comprehension, especially for dense material. RSVP works best for lighter reading and skimming; slow down for anything you need to fully absorb.
Is my pasted text private?
Yes. The speed reader runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored.