Claro

ClaroRead Plus

ClaroRead Plus is available for both Mac and Windows and can read digital text out loud (such as web pages, articles, emails etc.). There are over 30 languages available for download and the built in scanner feature can convert paper documents, PDF files and images into readable formats. ClaroRead Plus can speak back everything you write with your keyboard (characters, words and/or sentences) in real time. There is also "word prediction" that will suggest words while you type.

When you install ClaroRead Plus, the following additional programs are included:

• ScreenRuler: Digital reading ruler that is placed across you screen and follows your mouse pointer and typing cursor. The appearance of the ruler (such as colour and size) can be customized in settings.
• ClaroCapture: Collects text that you select in files and web pages. You also get a link back to the source.
• Claro AudioNote (Windows): Audio recording tool. You can add "bookmarks" in a recording, which makes it easier to navigate the audio file when you play it.
• ClaroView: Adds a coloured overlay on your screen. You choose the colour and intensity and change the colour settings for programs, web pages and files to better suite you visually.
• Speaking calculator: ClaroRead Plus will make the built in calculator in Windows and Mac speak.
• Scan (Mac): A scanning feature(OCR) that converts scanned documents into format that can be read. Was previously a separate program - ReadIris Pro.

Additional programs

These programs are available for separate download and can be installed irrespective of ClaroRead Plus:

• Claro BookReader (Windows): Will read PDF files out loud with built in Text to Speech function. The tool will allow personal notes like highlights and comments.
• ClaroIdeas (Windows): A Mind Mapping Tool that can export you mind map to Word or PowerPoint.
• ClaroRead Anywhere: Web based simple word processor with Text to Speech function that reads text out loud. There is also a speech recognition (Speech to Text) feature, but this is only available if you use the Google Chrome web browser.

Download the software by logging in to the suppliers’ Stockholm University account at Skolon.se: Go to Skolon.

For information on which information you need to supply, click here.

Download

Choose program and platform (Windows or Mac OS) and click download (Ladda ner). Your download will now start, usually it takes less than a minute.

Save the installation file on your desktop.

Note that some of the programs may require a license key during installation. You will find this information when you click on a program on Skolon.

Install

Double click on the installation file > choose Run > and follow the installation guide. The installation usually takes less than a minute.

Languages to TTS (ClaroRead Plus): There are a large number of different voices and languages available for ClaroRead Plus. Click here for the installation guide.

To renew your license, download a new version according to the instructions above and you have renewed your license.

When you’ve finished your studies, you have to uninstall the software. The uninstall process varies depending on platform.

Support

For support contact Svensk Talteknologi via email, or via telephone 0454-30 08 08.