Stop struggling with the page. Scanmarker reads it for you.
Glide the pen across any printed line — hear it read aloud instantly. No phone. No typing. No photographing. Just reading, unlocked.
“Are the stars lit up so that each of us can someday find our own again?”
How it works
Point. Scan. Understand.
Step 1
Scan
Glide the pen tip across any printed line — books, worksheets, labels, exams.
Step 2
Recognize
On-device OCR captures the text in under a second. No photo, no cropping.
Step 3
Speak
A natural voice reads it aloud instantly — with translation and definitions on tap.
Works directly from the page. No typing. No photographing. No switching apps.
Which Scanmarker is right for you?
The product is freedom
Designed for independent reading
Trusted by 1,200+ schools worldwide
From IEP accommodations to whole-classroom literacy programs — and thousands of families reading independently at home.
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Common questions
What is a Scanmarker reading pen?
A Scanmarker is a handheld OCR reading pen that converts printed text into speech, translation, and digital notes. Standalone models (Max, PAL) work without a phone or computer; connected models pair with your device for digitizing into apps and documents.
Which reading pen is best for dyslexia?
Scanmarker Max is the model most often recommended for dyslexia and IEP/504 use: standalone operation, phonics breakdown, exam-lock mode, and offline text-to-speech. PAL is a simpler standalone option for early and struggling readers in K–5.
Can schools buy Scanmarker with ClassWallet?
Yes. Scanmarker is a registered ClassWallet vendor. Districts and educators can purchase with education funding, request volume pricing, or start a free 30-day trial without a purchase order for the trial period.
Does Scanmarker Max work offline?
Yes. Max reads aloud offline with on-device OCR and text-to-speech. Online connectivity expands translation language pairs and cloud library sync. Exam-lock mode can disable internet features for testing accommodations.
Reading, unlocked.
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