Magnification tools
In assistive technology, a closed-circuit television is a video magnifier — a camera that displays a magnified image on a screen. Used for reading mail, books, labels, or doing close-up tasks. Desktop and portable versions are available.
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Windows Magnifier Windows Magnifier is a built-in accessibility tool included with every copy of Windows that enlarges portions of the screen — from a small lens following your cursor to a full-scre
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Orca Screen Reader Orca is a free, open-source screen reader that reads aloud text displayed on a Linux desktop using synthesized speech, and can also send output to a refreshable braille display. It
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ZoomText Magnifier/Reader Perpetual License with SMA ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a Windows software package that enlarges everything on screen—text, images, icons, cursor—up to 60x, while simultaneously reading aloud what you type,
Est. $1,200–$1,600
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FS Student Suite The FS Student Suite is an annual software license that gives students access to JAWS (screen reader for blindness), ZoomText (magnification for low vision), or Fusion (combination
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RUBY Handheld Video Magnifier The RUBY is a compact handheld electronic magnifier with a 4-inch color screen that enlarges printed text and images in real time using a built-in camera. It's designed for someone
Est. $2,000–$3,000
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RUBY 7 HD The Ruby 7 HD is a handheld electronic magnifier with a 7-inch color screen that displays whatever its rotating camera is pointed at — text, photos, labels, or distant objects — at
Est. $650–$900
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RUBY 10 The RUBY 10 is a desktop video magnifier with a 10-inch touchscreen that uses three separate cameras to handle different viewing tasks: one for reading flat materials like books an
Est. $895–$1,595
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TOPAZ EZ HD Desktop Video Magnifier The TOPAZ EZ HD is a desktop video magnifier that uses a high-definition camera mounted on an arm above a reading surface to display enlarged text and images on a built-in screen.
Est. $2,000–$3,500
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TOPAZ® OCR Desktop Video Magnifier The TOPAZ OCR is a desktop video magnifier that combines high-definition camera magnification with built-in optical character recognition (OCR) — meaning it can both enlarge printe
Est. $1,500–$3,000
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ONYX Deskset HD Video Magnifier The ONYX Deskset HD is a desktop video magnifier that combines a high-definition camera with an integrated monitor to enlarge text, images, and objects for people with low vision.
Est. $695–$1,400
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ONYX OCR The ONYX OCR is a desktop video magnifier with built-in optical character recognition (OCR) that can both enlarge printed materials on a 24-inch touchscreen and read them aloud usi
Est. $3,500–$5,500
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ONYX PRO The ONYX PRO is a portable video magnifier that connects to a Microsoft Surface Pro 7 via USB, transforming the tablet into a full desktop magnification and reading system. It's de
Est. $395–$795
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explorē 5 – Pocket-size video magnifier The explorē 5 is a pocket-sized handheld video magnifier with a 5-inch screen that captures live images through a built-in camera and displays them enlarged — up to around 14x magn
$859.00
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explorē 8 Kit The explorē 8 Kit is a portable electronic video magnifier with an 8-inch display that can zoom in up to 30x, letting people read printed text, labels, menus, or other close-up mat
$1,549.00
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Reveal 16 – Digital desktop magnifier with XY table The Reveal 16 is a full HD desktop video magnifier (CCTV) with a 16-inch screen and an XY sliding table that moves reading material smoothly under the camera, so users can scan acr
Est. $1,200–$2,000
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Prodigi for Windows Prodigi for Windows is a low vision software package that combines screen magnification, text-to-speech reading, and document access tools into a single Windows application. It's d
$995.00
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Prodigi All-in-One PC The Prodigi All-in-One PC is a desktop video magnification system from HumanWare designed specifically for people with low vision. It combines a high-definition camera, large displ
$1,995.00
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LookyPlus Handheld Video Magnifier- 2x to 20x The LookyPlus is a pocket-sized electronic magnifier with a 3.5-inch screen that displays whatever you point it at — printed text, labels, photos, handwriting — magnified from 2x u
$295.00
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Explore 8 inch Handheld Electronic Video Magnifier The Explore 8 is a handheld electronic video magnifier with an 8-inch touchscreen that enlarges printed text, images, and distant objects in real time using one of two built-in cam
$1,299.00
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Reizen LED Desktop Magnifier 10X This is a desktop lamp that does double duty as a 10x magnifier — the shade can be replaced with a 120mm acrylic magnifying lens, letting you illuminate and enlarge text or fine de
$39.95
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Reizen Multifunctional 3-in-1 Desktop Magnifier This desktop magnifier set pairs a flexible LED-lit gooseneck arm with three interchangeable acrylic lenses (2x, 5x, and 16x magnification) that snap onto the same base. It's well-
$49.95
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OptiSIGHT Lens Plate 5 with 2.5x Magnification at 8-in Focal Length This is a replacement or alternate-power lens plate for the Donegan OptiSIGHT magnifying visor, providing 2.5x magnification at an 8-inch working distance — meaning your hands or w
$7.95
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Case for Zeiss VisuLook Style 16D Handheld Magnifier This is a fitted carrying case designed to protect the Zeiss VisuLook Style 16D handheld magnifier when it's not in use. It's useful for someone who relies on a handheld magnifier
$20.95
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Extreme Close-Focus Monocular - 6x This is a small handheld monocular (single-eye telescope) that provides 6x magnification and can focus at distances as close as 10 inches — much closer than a standard monocular. I
$27.95