Readers for Windows

Name: Readers
Rating: 3.3 (7 reviews)
Author: Roy Barr

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This application effortlessly reads aloud Word documents, Outlook emails, and text files. It offers a convenient, hands-free way to consume content directly from your desktop.

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Pros
- Reads Word, Outlook, and text files aloud.
- No copy-pasting required.
- Starts reading from cursor position.
- Simple double-click activation.
Cons
- Specific file types not detailed.
- No mention of voice customization.
- No information on supported languages.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: February 3, 2006

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.3.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 7,924

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.3/5

7 User Votes

amazing!
ZachiFNovember 12, 2006
Pros
I like the "Fix ends of line" in the Pro version.
Cons
I had to install the NET Framwork 1.1 for my WIN 2000 computer.
Summary
the program is doing very well what it is supposed to do - read aloud text
arkolOctober 14, 2006
Pros
no need to bother copying text from one source to another to get the program purpose
Cons
Summary
Best TTS program
Yossi BSeptember 18, 2006
Pros
Can read aloud in lots of languages without encoding problems. Can read long texts. It's free.
Cons
Can minimize the program only to the system tray.
Summary
Couldn't unstall it
uru2December 17, 2005
Pros
Cons
Got and error message saying i'm missing some software
Summary
Nothing new
bali21December 14, 2005
Pros
Cons
It looks like a copy of another softwear
Summary
The software is light and is "doing it's job" in a perfect way
lioramekDecember 5, 2005
Pros
It reads english document or mail for you. There is no need for copy and paste and it is not disturbed by pictures or graphics, it just skips it. You can start reading at any place in the document. Just perfect.
Cons
Summary
In Range from 0 to 10 - only 4 ( Not Enough Good )
Ady EilatDecember 3, 2005
Pros
Cons
The Program is for XP's but my XP was not enoup good to install it. <p>Sorry
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Developer’s Description

By Roy Barr

Let your computer read out Word documents, Outlook e-mails, and text files.

Readers can read out Word documents, Outlook e-mails, Internet Explorer HTML and Editor text files while scrolling along. There is no need to copy and paste. Just put the cursor where you want to start reading and double click the icon. Version 1.3.4 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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