A software package box in white and green with overlapping ring graphics on the front panel.

ZoomText Magnifier/Reader

by Freedom Scientific

$545 every year, see price history

An ongoing cost: you pay it every year to keep using it. Price is what the vendor listed when last checked. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Other ways to buy

  • Home annual license, home use only: $93.50 every year
  • Perpetual license: $1,259, pay once
  • Schools and organizations: ask the vendor

Other licenses and prices are checked by hand and can change without notice. Confirm them with the vendor before buying.

Setup with instructions Once installed, the software works right away. Getting good results means tuning zoom, enhancements, and speech to fit the person's vision. A family member can do this with the manufacturer's instructions in about half an hour, so it fits guided setup.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is Windows software that makes everything on your computer screen larger and easier to see. It also reads aloud, echoing what you type and announcing key program activity, so you can rely on hearing as well as seeing. It's built for people with low vision who still use the screen but need it enlarged and enhanced. Because it's software rather than a standalone device, it needs a Windows computer to run on.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Find your state's lending program →

Where to get it

Freedom Scientific Visit
See prices above

This is the vendor WhatCanHelp tracks for this product — it may also be available from other retailers or a local supplier, and prices vary.

How to fund this

These are common places to ask about paying for equipment like this. Each one decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so start by asking them.

All funding programs, state by state →

Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$545 every year
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Install the software on your Windows computer and start it. It begins magnifying the screen right away.
    2. Adjust the zoom level, screen enhancements, and speech settings until the screen is comfortable to read. Plan on about 30 minutes to get settings dialed in. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Freedom Scientific — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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