Read, listen, format, translate, and export. With Bionic Reading built in.

Bionic Reading is a reading method designed to help people stay focused while reading. It works by highlighting the initial letters of each word (typically the first 2-4 letters) in bold, creating what are called "artificial fixation points."

When you read normally, your eyes move across text in a series of jumps called "saccades." The idea behind Bionic Reading is to give your brain anchor points so your eyes settle on each word more easily, recognising the bolded portion and filling in the rest.

It's worth being honest about the evidence: independent studies have not reliably shown that Bionic Reading makes people read faster. What's more consistent is that some readers, particularly people with ADHD, find it easier to focus and re-read less. It costs nothing to try, so the best test is your own reading. We cover the research in full here.

Type Shifter allows you to adjust the intensity of Bionic Reading from 5% to 45%, so you can find the perfect balance that works for your reading style.

Import Formats (files you can upload):

• TXT - Plain text files, the simplest and most universal format
• RTF - Rich Text Format, preserves basic formatting
• DOCX - Microsoft Word documents (2007 and later)
• PDF - Portable Document Format, extracts text content
• MD - Markdown files, popular with writers and developers
• EPUB - E-book format used by most e-readers
• HTML - Web page files

Maximum file size is 10MB. For larger documents, consider splitting them into smaller sections.

Export Formats (files you can download):

• HTML - Best for viewing in web browsers, preserves all formatting including dark mode
• DOCX - Opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice
• EPUB - Perfect for e-readers like Kindle (via conversion), Kobo, and Apple Books
• PDF - Universal format ideal for printing and sharing

All export formats preserve your chosen styling, including dark mode, fonts, and Bionic Reading formatting.

Type Shifter includes 150 professionally designed templates, each optimised for different types of content. Here are some highlights:

• Clean Business - Modern, professional look with clear hierarchy. Perfect for reports, proposals, and business documents.
• Academic - Scholarly formatting with traditional serif fonts. Ideal for research papers, essays, and academic writing.
• Creative - Bold, expressive design with contemporary fonts. Great for creative writing, blog posts, and artistic content.
• Newspaper - Classic journalism style with columnar feel. Excellent for news articles and editorial content.
• Technical - Clean, precise formatting with monospace elements. Designed for documentation, manuals, and technical content.
• Minimalist - Ultra-clean design with maximum whitespace. Perfect for focused reading and distraction-free content.
• Literary - Elegant typography inspired by classic books. Ideal for novels, short stories, and literary works.
• Magazine - Contemporary editorial style. Great for feature articles and lifestyle content.
• Legal - Formal, structured formatting. Designed for contracts, legal documents, and formal correspondence.
• Vintage - Timeless aesthetic with classic typefaces. Perfect for historical content or nostalgic feel.
• Dyslexia Friendly - Uses OpenDyslexic font with optimised spacing. Specifically designed for readers with dyslexia.
• Editorial Press - Classic editorial typography for news and opinion pieces.
• Zen Wellness - Calm, mindful design for health and wellbeing content.
• Retro Vintage - Nostalgic throwback aesthetic with period-inspired fonts.
• Handwritten Note - Personal, warm feel with script-style fonts.
• Gothic Bold - Strong, dramatic styling for impactful content.
• Sci-Fi Future - Futuristic, sleek design for tech and science fiction.
• Magazine Feature - Feature article styling with bold headlines.
• Classroom Ready - Education-friendly formatting for teaching materials.
• Blueprint Modern - Architectural precision with clean geometric fonts.
• Royal Decree - Regal, authoritative style for formal proclamations.
• Urban Street - Modern, edgy design with contemporary fonts.
• Ocean Breeze - Fresh, flowing style for relaxed reading.
• Travel Journal - Adventure-inspired design for travel stories and blogs.
• Minimalist Swiss - Clean Swiss design influenced by International Typographic Style.
• Storybook - Whimsical, inviting design for children's content and fairy tales.

Yes — the text processing all happens on your device. This means:

• Bionic Reading, formatting, OCR, and text-to-speech all happen entirely on your device
• During the free trial, nothing you open is uploaded anywhere at all
• There is no analytics or tracking

There are two exceptions, and both apply once you have a license. The first is cross-device library sync. Once you activate a license on a device, documents you add to My Library are stored securely on our servers, along with your highlights and reading position, so they follow you between your Windows, Android, and web apps. This is capped at 250MB across up to 3 devices per license, and each document syncs as a full copy including its original formatting. You can turn sync off on any device with the Sync switch in My Library; while it is off, nothing from your library is uploaded or downloaded. To have copies already stored with us deleted, email us at support@typeshifter.com. See our Privacy Policy for the full detail.

The second is the optional AI Tools add-on (Summarize, Translate, Simplify, Ask a Question, Flashcards, OCR Cleanup, and Describe Images). Using any of these sends the relevant document text to our AI provider to generate a response, only when you actively choose to use one of these tools. Offline Translate on Windows is different: it runs entirely on your device and never sends text anywhere.

The only data stored on your device regardless of sync is:

• Your trial/premium status (to know if you've purchased)
• Names of your last 5 files (for the Recent Files feature - NOT the content)
• Your preference settings (like Bionic Reading intensity)

This data stays on your device and can be cleared by clearing your browser storage. We don't use analytics, tracking pixels, or any data collection tools beyond what's needed to make sync itself work.

Type Shifter reads your text aloud in 49 languages with 179 voices in total, all processed on-device with no cloud costs or subscription required.

• English: 28 neural voices (British and American, male and female)
• 48 additional languages: 151 more voices, covering major world languages including Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Hindi, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and dozens more

Because everything runs locally, there's no per-character cost and no internet connection needed once a voice has downloaded.

The AI Tools add-on can summarise a document, simplify it to an easier reading level, answer questions about it, generate study flashcards, clean up garbled OCR text, and describe embedded images aloud for accessibility.

• Available on Pro, £9.99 a month or £99.99 a year, on top of your licence
• Each tool has its own monthly usage allowance, shown in the app
• Anyone already on the older Tier 1 or Tier 2 keeps exactly what they had, at the price they signed up on
• Uses your document text to generate a response, only when you actively use one of these tools

On Windows, there's also a separate Offline Translate feature, included free with every licence, no subscription needed. It translates whole documents entirely on your device, with no internet connection required.

Yes, and it's included free with every license. Cross-device library sync keeps your imported documents, reading position, and highlights consistent across your Windows desktop app, Android app, and the web app.

• Sync up to 250MB of content across up to 3 devices per license
• Each document syncs as a full copy, preserving the original file and its formatting
• Sync happens automatically in the background — no manual "sync now" step needed
• Nothing syncs unless you have an activated license on that device: during the trial, everything stays local

Desktop App: Yes! The Windows desktop app works completely offline after installation. Once installed, you never need an internet connection to use any features. All processing happens locally on your computer.

Web App: The web version requires an internet connection to load initially, but once loaded, all text processing happens in your browser without sending data anywhere.

This makes Type Shifter perfect for:

• Working on planes, trains, or anywhere without WiFi
• Processing sensitive documents that can't be uploaded to the cloud
• Users in areas with limited or unreliable internet
• Anyone who values complete privacy and data control

The free trial includes full access to every feature with absolutely no limitations:

• All 150 style templates
• 1,900+ custom Google Fonts (heading and body)
• Bionic Reading with adjustable intensity (5-45%)
• OpenDyslexic font support
• Light & dark mode toggle
• All import formats (TXT, RTF, DOCX, PDF, MD, EPUB, HTML)
• All export formats (HTML, DOCX, EPUB, PDF)
• Compare mode (side-by-side original vs. transformed)
• Reading statistics
• Recent files history
• Unlimited document processing

The trial lasts 14 days from your first use. After the trial ends, you can purchase a lifetime license for £29 to continue using all features forever.

We believe in letting you fully experience the app before buying - that's why there are no feature restrictions during the trial.

Yes! Your one-time payment of £29 includes:

• Lifetime access to Type Shifter
• All future updates and improvements
• All new features we add
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• New templates and export options

No subscriptions. No recurring fees. No hidden costs.

When we release updates, you'll get them automatically. We're committed to continuously improving Type Shifter, and all improvements are included in your purchase.

OpenDyslexic is a free, open-source typeface specifically designed to increase readability for people with dyslexia.

Key features of OpenDyslexic:

• Weighted bottoms: Letters have heavier bottoms, which helps prevent them from visually "flipping" or rotating in the reader's mind
• Unique letter shapes: Similar letters (like b, d, p, q) have distinct shapes to prevent confusion
• Increased spacing: More space between letters reduces visual crowding
• Consistent baseline: Helps eyes track along lines more smoothly

Who benefits from OpenDyslexic:

• People with dyslexia (approximately 10% of the population)
• Readers who experience visual stress or fatigue
• Anyone who finds standard fonts difficult to read
• Students and professionals who read for extended periods

You can combine OpenDyslexic with Bionic Reading for even better results. The "Dyslexia Friendly" template automatically applies both features together.

Web App (Free with limitations):

• Runs in your browser - no installation needed
• Requires internet connection to load
• 14-day free trial, then requires purchase
• All features included during trial
• Works on any operating system with a modern browser

Desktop App (£29 Lifetime):

• Installed on your Windows computer
• Works completely offline
• Faster performance for large documents
• No browser needed
• Dedicated app icon and native experience
• All future updates included

Android App (same £29 lifetime license):

• Installed on your phone
• Works completely offline
• Same license key activates it as the desktop app
• Read and listen on the go

All three versions have identical features and share the same license, so buying once covers Windows, Android, and web. Cross-device library sync keeps your documents, reading position, and highlights consistent across whichever combination you use.

Yes. We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee from the date of purchase. If Type Shifter isn't right for you, email us within 14 days of buying and we'll refund you in full, no questions asked.

We also recommend taking advantage of the free 14-day trial before purchasing, so you can test every feature first:

• Use all 150 templates during your trial
• Test with different types of documents
• Try various Bionic Reading intensity levels
• Export to all formats to ensure they meet your needs
• Test the OpenDyslexic font and dark mode

To request a refund or report any issues, contact us at support@typeshifter.com. We're happy to help.

You can reach us at: support@typeshifter.com

Response times:

• General enquiries: 24-48 hours
• Bug reports: 24-48 hours (acknowledgment)
• Purchase/licensing issues: Priority - within 24 hours
• Business enquiries: 3-5 business days

When contacting us, please include:

• A clear description of your question or issue
• Your operating system and browser (if using web app)
• Screenshots if reporting a problem
• Proof of purchase for licensing queries

You can also visit our Help Centre for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips.