About Dolphin EasyReader
Open a World of Accessible Books EasyReader removes barriers to reading, connecting users to accessible book libraries and talking newspaper stands globally. Every reader can enjoy books independently, in ways they find...
Open a World of Accessible Books
EasyReader removes barriers to reading, connecting users to accessible book libraries and talking newspaper stands globally. Every reader can enjoy books independently, in ways they find comfortable and accessible.
Free for personal use by anyone with a print disability, EasyReader enhances the reading experience for individuals with dyslexia, vision impairments, and other print-related challenges.
Simply log in to your preferred library and download up to ten titles at a time. Millions of books, including classic literature, the latest bestsellers, non-fiction, textbooks and children’s storybooks are all available to read in ways that are accessible to you. You can also access talking newspaper stands to enjoy magazines, newspapers and other reading material.
The Flexibility to Read Your Own Way
Download up to ten titles at a time and customise your reading experience to suit your vision and preferences.
Supporting Dyslexic readers and people with Irlen Syndrome:
- Adjust fonts and try dyslexia-friendly fonts
- Customise text, background colours and word highlights to improve readability
- Modify letter spacing, line spacing and line views for comfort
EasyReader offers an exceptional experience for readers with vision impairments:
- Adjustable text size with touchscreen actions
- Choose custom colour contrasts for comfortable reading
- Braille display support for accessing books and documents
- Linear reading mode for screen readers and braille users
Audio Books & Text-to-Speech (TTS)
Listen to audio books or use Text to Speech (TTS) to read books and newspapers with human-sounding synthesised speech. Personalise your reading experience further and read-along with on-screen text highlights that perfectly synchronise with the audio.
- Choose your preferred reading voices.
- Adjust reading speed, volume and pronunciation for optimal clarity
Read a Range of Formats
Choose from a wide range of book and document formats:
- HTML
- Text files
- DAISY 2 & 3
- ePub
- MathML
- Microsoft Word (DOCX)
- PDF (via RNIB Bookshare)
- Any text copied to your device clipboard
Easy Navigation
Access your favourite libraries with EasyReader and browse, download and navigate books effortlessly.
Skip pages, jump to chapters, or search by keyword to find information instantly, whether you read visually, with audio or braille.
Help & Support
EasyReader is intuitive, but if you need additional guidance or assistance, simply 'Ask a Question’ in EasyReader Help. The built-in AI searches Dolphin user guides, the Knowledge Base, and training materials for answers. If you prefer manual search, step-by-step help topics are available on the Dolphin website.
Share feedback or report a bug directly in EasyReader to help Dolphin enhance EasyReader App.
Libraries & Talking Newspaper Services in EasyReader
Global
Project Gutenberg
Bookshare
UK:
Calibre Audio
RNIB Bookshare
RNIB Newsagent
RNIB Reading Services
USA & Canada:
Bookshare
CELA
NFB Newsline
SQLA
Sweden:
Legimus
MTM Taltidningar
Inläsningstjänst AB
Europe:
Anderslezen (Belgium)
ATZ (Germany)
Bookshare Ireland (Ireland)
Buchknacker (Switzerland)
CBB (Netherlands)
DZB Lesen (Germany)
DZDN (Poland)
Eole (France)
KDD (Czech Republic)
Libro Parlato (Italy)
Luetus (Finland)
NBH Hamburg (Germany)
NCBI Overdrive (Ireland)
NLB (Norway)
Nota (Denmark)
Oogvereniging (Netherlands)
Passend Lezen (Netherlands)
Pratsam Demo (Finland)
SBS (Switzerland)
UICI (Italy)
Unitas (Switzerland)
Vereniging Onbeperkt Lezen (Netherlands)
Rest of World:
Blind Low Vision NZ (New Zealand)
LKF (Russia)
NSBS (Suriname)
SAPIE (Japan)
Vision Australia (Australia)
Please note:
Most libraries require membership, which can be set up via their websites.
EasyReader lists and links to all available libraries in the app.
Terms of Service (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
- Tibi Library: High-quality CereProc TTS voices are now available for EasyReader users with a Tibi library account.
- Arabic translations are now available for EasyReader users.
- EasyReader is now aligned with Apple's new requirement to be compatible with devices running iOS 15.6 and later
- Danish translation now available in EasyReader on iOS.
A range of additional fixes and improvements continue to provide the best accessible reading experience.
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Dolphin EasyReader since it was posted on our website on 2021-12-14 13:51:11.
The latest version is 2026.01 and it was updated on 2026-03-13 23:01:05. See below the changes in each version.
Dolphin EasyReader version 12.04
Updated At: 2025-12-16
Changes: SBS, Switzerland: Added support for audio journals
Calibre Audio, UK: Additional book metadata has been added. Improved error message when borrow limit is reached
ABC: Search filter view is translated into more languages
AVH: Fixed a CSS styling issue for page references in DAISY books
FIX: VoiceOver fix for the side menu
FIX: VoiceOver fix for tabs in Book Navigation view
FIX: VoiceOver now announces "online" or "device" in book results
FIX: Play/Pause button could get stuck when reaching end of the book
Premium: The bookmark export view is now available
Dolphin EasyReader version 12.03
Updated At: 2025-09-25
Changes: Sep 25, 2025
Version 12.03
Fix applied for a book open issue in some books from RNIB Reading Services.
Fix applied regarding a book search problem in some online libraries which could cause a "No books" message.
Dolphin EasyReader version 12.01
Updated At: 2025-05-19
Changes: May 19, 2025
Version 12.01
The latest update to EasyReader enhances accessibility, so you can read comfortably, in the ways that work best for you. With improved usability, it’s easier than ever to focus on what matters most: the joy of reading.
More Accessible UI
New icons and colours fully comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure better usability for all. Bigger buttons mean easier navigation and My Account is now more prominently displayed, so managing your settings is effortless. Plus, a new icon shows precisely how much of your book you’ve read - perfect for tracking your reading progress.
Full Screen Mode
Immerse yourself in the story with a single tap. This new mode clears distractions for a clear, focused reading experience.
‘Ask A Question’ in EasyReader Help
AI-powered support is just a click away, helping you get the most out of EasyReader. Plus, if you spot one, you can now ‘Report a Bug’ in EasyReader Help, so we can continue to provide you with the best reading experience.
Screen Reader View
Designed for braille readers and screen readers, this new linear reading mode ensures seamless navigation for vision impaired readers.
Image Descriptions (Premium Feature)
Hear a description of any image in your book - generated by AI - to enhance your reading enjoyment.
Dolphin EasyReader version 11.05
Updated At: 2025-01-13
Changes: Jan 13, 2025
Version 11.05
- Login Improvements: For libraries including RNIB Libraries, Bookshare, Google Classroom and MS Education.
- Enhanced Copy Protection: Books in Tibi (Norway) are now protected with Dolphin DRM, to ensure text and audio books cannot be copied outside EasyReader
- France Éole Library: More book types available to download
- Help: Now available in Norwegian
- Additional Improvements: Enhancements and fixes for RNIB Bookshare, MathML, SVG images and more
- Language Updates: App text available in most languages
Dolphin EasyReader version 11.04
Updated At: 2024-12-06
Changes: Dec 6, 2024
Version 11.04
- RNIB Bookshare: V11.04 will support the new RNIB service at its launch. You may need to enable the library in Manage Libraries view and login again.
- Éole: download fix for a certain book type
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Sugamya Pustakalaya: download fix for EPUB
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Premium: MS OneDrive fix made for business MS Accounts
- FIX: No text visible in some EPUBs
- FIX: Screenreader issues with linkbacks in some Daisy books
- Additional fixes and improvements to enhance your experience
Dolphin EasyReader version 10.08
Updated At: 2023-10-31
Changes: Oct 31, 2023
Version 10.08
- Fix applied for sideloading certain books from Éole, France.
- Fixes for login issues with libraries: Getem, Turkey and Éole, France.
- Increased search timeout value to 30 seconds for CELA Library.
- Added two more colour settings for sentence and word highlight.
- Error messages from libraries are now displayed in a new pop up view, with additional library information.
Dolphin EasyReader version 10.07
Updated At: 2023-08-23
Changes: Aug 23, 2023
Version 10.07
- Members of Bookshare, Bookshare Ireland and RNIB Bookshare with an Education Subscription can now assign a book to a student in the EasyReader App.
- It’s now even easier to access EasyReader Premium features. With an invitation code or a QR code sent out by your school, inviting you to join EasyReader Premium for Education.
Dolphin EasyReader version 10.06
Updated At: 2023-07-26
Changes: Jul 26, 2023
Version 10.06
• NEW: Bookshare libraries. Titles that have been assigned to a member of Bookshare, RNIB Bookshare or Bookshare Ireland are now listed in EasyReader App.
• NEW: Getem library. The Turkish library Getem is now available in EasyReader App.
• NEW: Translations. EasyReader App is now translated into Hebrew.
• FIX: Book navigation. If the user is attempting to navigate to a page that does not exist, EasyReader provides options for the user to move to a different page instead.
• FIX: Éole library. A new system is included for signing in and downloading titles from the French library Éole.
• FIX: Sleep timer. The sleep timer now stops the book playback correctly if the device goes into a low power mode.
• PLUS: Additional fixes and improvements.
Dolphin EasyReader version 10.05
Updated At: 2023-06-14
Changes: Jun 14, 2023
Version 10.05
Premium: Open and read files from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive
Premium: Improvements for reading text-based PDFs
DAISY text and audio: new option to switch between using the recorded audio and TTS audio
My Books: New graphics to indicate whether the book is text, audio or text and audio
EPUB: Improvements for Media Overlay support
Translations: Updated prompts for Swedish and Turkish
Plus: Various fixes and improvements
Dolphin EasyReader version 10.04
Updated At: 2023-03-03
Changes: Mar 3, 2023
Version 10.04
• NEW: EasyReader Premium. EasyReader Premium subscribers can now open and read text-based PDFs in the Reader. Once open, PDFs can be read in their original layout or in a text-only view for a more accessible experience.
• NEW: DAISY 2.02 text and audio books: Improvements have been made to the way annotations, footnotes are block quotes are displayed in the Reader.
• NEW: RNIB Reading Services. The audio speed can now be adjusted in the Reader for all audio books downloaded from RNIB Reading Services.
• NEW: Bookshare Ireland. A new login system has been made available for logging in to Bookshare Ireland.
• FIX: RNIB Reading services. Fix to prevent the audio from distorting after adjusting the voice speed on a small selection of audio books from RNIB Reading Services.
