Fast Read
Paste text or drop a file to start speed reading
Fast Read — Free RSVP Speed Reading App
Read faster with Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP). Fast Read displays text one word at a time, eliminating eye movement overhead so your brain processes words significantly faster — from 300 to over 1 500 words per minute.
Features
RSVP Speed Reading
Display text one word at a time at up to 1 500 WPM with Optimal Recognition Point highlighting.
Text-to-Speech
Read aloud with automatic language-matched voice selection and speed synchronized to your WPM.
Built-in Translation
Click any word to translate it instantly into 15 languages. Select phrases for multi-word translation.
Multi-Format Support
Open PDF, EPUB, Markdown, HTML, and plain text files — all processed locally in your browser.
Study & Speed Modes
Study mode pauses on code blocks and images. Speed mode skips non-text content for uninterrupted flow.
Privacy-First
All document processing happens in your browser. No files are uploaded. Preferences stored locally.
Supported Formats
Drag and drop or paste content from any of these file types to start reading immediately.
- EPUB
- Markdown
- HTML
- TXT
How It Works
Traditional reading requires your eyes to scan left-to-right across each line, then jump back to the start of the next. These saccadic eye movements consume roughly 20% of your reading time. RSVP eliminates this overhead by presenting each word in a fixed position with the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighted — the character where your eye naturally focuses for fastest recognition.
Free & Open Source
Fast Read is available as a web app and as a desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux via Tauri. No account required — just paste text or drop a file and start reading.