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SpeedyReedy
Local-first web reader
PDFs • EPUBs • Text • URLs

Read faster without losing your place.

A polished, distraction-free speed reader with word-flash and page-highlight modes. Dial in your WPM, jump anywhere instantly, and resume later—everything stays in your browser.

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Word flash preview
SpeedyReedy helps you
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Want the full experience (PDF/EPUB/URLs + page highlight + saving)?
Want to see how fast you read right now?

Take the short pretest to time your natural pace and check your comprehension before jumping into SpeedyReedy.

What is speed reading?

Faster comprehension without losing focus

Speed reading is a technique that trains your eyes to process text more efficiently by minimizing wasted motion and helping you keep a steady reading cadence.

With the right pacing and chunking, you can take in more words per glance without losing comprehension. Many high performers have used speed reading to get through dense material quickly, including reports of JFK reading as fast as 1,200 WPM.

SpeedyReedy gives you a distraction-free environment so you can build speed while staying locked in on meaning, not just volume.

JFK reading
WPM presets at a glance

A quick sense of how fast each preset feels.

Beginner200–350 WPM1 word
Intermediate350–500 WPM2 words
Advanced500–1000 WPM3 words
Expert1000+ WPM5 words

WPM (words per minute) and chunk size work together: larger chunks mean fewer flashes to cover the same text, but they demand more peripheral focus. Start low, build comfort, then nudge WPM and chunk size as your eyes adapt. Most readers can climb from Beginner to Advanced with steady practice; Expert is ambitious and best for skimming or familiar material.

Workflow

From file to flow state in seconds

Add something to your library, pick your mode, and start reading. Your position saves continuously so you can stop and resume anytime.

1
Add a source

Upload a PDF/EPUB/TXT, or paste a URL. The app extracts and normalizes text automatically.

2
Tune your pace

Choose WPM, chunk size, and page size. Use the keyboard to adjust quickly while reading.

3
Resume anytime

Your progress is saved per source, so returning to a book feels seamless.

Ready to try it?
Open the reader, load a file, and start in under a minute.
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Why this works

Two modes that match how you read

Switch between a focused word-flash display and an immersive page highlight mode. Both preserve a true WPM rate as chunk size changes, and both keep you oriented with progress and page stats.

True WPM + chunk control
Interval scales with chunk size so your overall WPM stays accurate.
Jump anywhere instantly
Scrub the progress slider to preview and resume from any point.
Local-first persistence
Progress and saved sources live in your browser (IndexedDB + localStorage).
Why SpeedyReedy?

Built to be the fair, fast alternative

I was fed up with speed reading apps that were either clunky or priced like luxury tools. This is my answer: a focused reader that stays simple and keeps costs as low as possible for everyone.