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

ZoomText Magnifier

by Freedom Scientific

$392 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

  • Perpetual license: $905, 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 A family member can install this and get good results with the manufacturer's instructions in about half an hour. It needs a short round of tuning, though, because the right zoom level and display settings differ from person to person. That setup step is why it counts as guided setup rather than plug-and-play.

What it is

Summary

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

ZoomText Magnifier is Windows software that enlarges and sharpens everything on the computer screen, so text, images, and menus are easier to see. It's meant for someone who can still use their eyes for the computer but needs more size and clarity than the standard display gives. Because it's software, it works with the programs you already use rather than replacing them.

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
$392 every year
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Once installed, the magnifier starts enlarging the screen right away at its default settings.
  • With a guide
    1. Install the program and enter your license information, following the on-screen prompts.
    2. Adjust the magnification level and display settings until the screen looks comfortable to read.
    3. Try it in the programs you use most, such as email and web browsing, and fine-tune from there. Plan about 30 minutes. 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: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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