Free Chrome Extension

Reading Accessibility for Everyone

35+ tools for dyslexia, ADHD, and visual stress. Typography, color overlays, text-to-speech, dictionary, bilingual support, and classroom tools — all private, all free.

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100% Free 100% Private Open Source
35+ Features
100+ Languages
0 Data Collected
6 Preset Profiles

Everything You Need

35 tools organized across 5 categories, designed for real readers with real needs.

Reading

Reader mode, typography, overlays, ruler, line tracking, bionic reading, and more.

10 tools

Audio

Text-to-speech, voice typing, speed reading, volume boost, hover to listen.

5 tools

Annotation

Multi-color highlights, sticky notes, notepad, and reading list.

4 tools

Language

Dictionary, translation, text stats, morphemes, picture dictionary, simplify.

7 tools

Accessibility

Focus timer, syllables, dark mode, high contrast, EPUB reader, classroom tools.

9 tools

How It Works

1

Install

Add LucidRead from the Chrome Web Store. One click, completely free.

2

Open

Click the LucidRead icon or press Alt+Shift+C to open the side panel on any page.

3

Customize

Toggle features, choose a preset profile, or fine-tune settings to your needs.

Powerful Tools, Simple Interface

Reader Mode

Strip away ads, sidebars, and visual clutter. Focus on the words that matter with a clean, distraction-free reading view.

  • One-click article extraction
  • Custom typography and spacing
  • Works with EPUB and PDF files

Text-to-Speech

Hear any page read aloud with real-time word highlighting. Adjust speed, pitch, and choose from multiple voices.

  • Word-by-word highlighting
  • Dual voice mode for bilingual reading
  • Auto language detection

Bilingual Tooltips

Hover over any word to see an instant translation in your home language. Supports 100+ language pairs.

  • Instant hover translations
  • 100+ languages supported
  • Works alongside dictionary definitions

Classroom Tools

Built for educational settings. Generate cloze exercises, track reading analytics, build vocabulary, and number paragraphs for guided reading.

  • Cloze fill-in-the-blank generator
  • Session analytics and reading stats
  • Vocabulary builder with definitions

Your Privacy Is Absolute

LucidRead processes everything locally on your device. Nothing ever leaves your browser.

No Data Collection

Zero analytics, zero tracking, zero server requests.

No Accounts

No sign-ups, no login, no personal information needed.

100% On-Device

All processing happens in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.

One-Click Profiles

Start with a preset optimized for your needs, then customize from there.

Dyslexia Ease

Lexend font, increased spacing, cream overlay, reading ruler, and line tracking.

ADHD Focus

Clean layout with blue overlay to reduce distraction and maintain attention.

Visual Stress

Yellow tint, reading ruler, wider spacing to reduce visual strain and fatigue.

Night Reader

Dark theme with light text. Comfortable reading in low-light environments.

Audiobook

Optimized for listening. Lexend font with cream overlay and TTS ready.

Minimal Clean

Subtle enhancements. Better spacing and line height without heavy changes.

Start Reading Better Today

Free. Private. No account needed.

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