ZoomText

ZoomText is a computer accessibility program that provides screen magnification and reading assistance for people with low vision. It is designed to help users view and interact with text and graphics on Windows displays by enlarging the screen, improving contrast, and offering speech output.

The product originated with the company AI Squared and was later acquired by Freedom Scientific. It is now marketed under Vispero, the umbrella company that includes Freedom Scientific and related accessibility brands. ZoomText has been offered in variants that include a magnification-only version, a speech-enabled version, and an integrated magnifier-plus-reader option commonly referred to as ZoomText Fusion.

Key features of ZoomText include adjustable magnification levels, customizable color schemes and high-contrast modes, magnified cursor and focus indicators to aid navigation, and text-to-speech output for reading on-screen text. The software emphasizes keyboard-driven control and compatibility with a wide range of Windows applications, including web browsers and productivity tools. It is designed to support tasks such as reading documents, browsing the web, and working with on-screen controls, with options to tailor the interface to individual preferences.

ZoomText is used by students, professionals, and other users with vision impairment in educational and workplace environments. It competes with other magnification and accessibility tools and is part of Vispero’s broader portfolio of assistive technologies.