OpenBook
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- OpenBook converts printed materials into speech or large print on a computer, including books, assignments, bills, and PDF documents.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Intended users
- The software is designed for people who are blind or have low vision and need access to printed and electronic materials.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Free plan
- NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Headquarters
- Clearwater, Florida, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Audio support
- The software supports listening to DAISY and other audio files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Export and Braille
- Users can emboss Braille documents directly from OpenBook and export to applications such as Microsoft Word.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Hardware requirements
- OpenBook requires a TWAIN- or WIA-compatible flatbed scanner or a Freedom Scientific camera; the product page also describes use with the PEARL document camera.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- International versions
- Spanish, French, and German downloads are listed, and international versions require international ILM authorization; users are directed to contact their distributor for pricing information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.freedomscientific.com
- License terms
- The EULA says a licensed user may install OpenBook on more than one machine but use it on only one machine at a time.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Low vision display
- Users can adjust text font, size, character spacing, and colors on screen.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- OCR
- Optical character recognition converts printed or graphic-based text into editable electronic text.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Operating system
- Freedom Scientific lists Windows 11, 10, and 8.1 support in the features section and provides a Windows download for OpenBook 9.0.1768 in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.freedomscientific.com
- Primary platform
- desktopRead 21 Sep 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Scanning
- OpenBook can scan bound books while maintaining pagination and supports automatic page capture.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Speech
- OpenBook can convert printed text to natural-sounding speech in many languages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Supported inputs
- bothRead 21 Sep 2026 · freedomscientific.com
- Technical support
- Software technical support is available by phone Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 7 PM Eastern Time.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.freedomscientific.com
- Word export
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · freedomscientific.com
Plans and prices
Perpetual License Price not published OpenBook scanning and reading software Read 21 Sep 2026 · store.vispero.com
OpenBook Perpetual License $1,100, paid once Perpetual license Read 11 Oct 2026 · store.vispero.com
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