Reader 3

A text-to-speech reading support!

Achieve your reading goals

Become an independent reader using C-Pen Reader 3.

What is Reader 3?

Reader 3 is an alternative to our widely popular and award-winning Reader 2 with additional features accessible through an online connection. Scan printed text to hear it read back to you via its text-to-speech function, or receive immediate definitions using its built-in dictionaries.

Empower independent learners of all ages

Ideal for those with reading differences such as EAL students or people with dyslexia, Reader 3 lends reading support to anyone in need. Books, menus, documents, textbooks, they can all be unlocked with the aid of Reader 3.

Exciting Reader 3 features

Read and define

expand your vocabulary and boost your understanding.

Save text and audio

save what you scan and record voice notes in C-Pen Reader 3’s internal memory.

Practice your skills

Improve your literacy & language skills with learning exercises

8+ Hours of Battery Life

One charge means enough power for an uninterrupted day of scanning.


Read in other languages

Scan offline for reading and pronunciation support, read in 5 embedded languages, or connect online for reading and translation support in 40+ more!

Accessibility first

Become an independent reader and improve literacy with the help of C-Pen Reader 3. Customise your reading experience with an intuitive touchscreen interface that highlights text as it’s read. Depending on your need, scan full paragraphs or single words and listen to the text being read out automatically.

Practice and learn

Multi-sensory learning is far more efficient than single-sensory learning. Listen to words or paragraphs being read out to you while at the same time visually following along on the screen or in the textbook – learn faster and confidently.

Scan & translation languages (offline)

English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German.

Built-in voice recorder

Record voice memos to improve study support.

Library for voice & scanned text

Save scanned text and recorded voice memos for later.

Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connectivity

Connect to Reader 3 with Bluetooth devices.

Over the air updates

Keep your device up to date with automatic updates via Wi-Fi.