Description
he Worlds Most Popular Windows Screen Reader What is a screen reader? A screen reader is a software program that enables a blind or visually impaired user to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer or braille display. JAWS, Job Access With Speech, is the world’s most popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. JAWS provides speech and braille output for the most popular computer applications on your PC.
Whats new in JAWS 2025
Read documents. emails, websites and apps
Easily navigate with your mouse
Scan and read all of your documents, including PDF
Fill out webforms with ease
Easy to use with Daisy formatted basic training
Save time with Skim Reading and Text Analyzer
Surf the net with web browsing keystrokes
Your new JAWS Professional licence requires a software maintenance agreement – this is included in the price listed.
Features
Two multi-lingual synthesizers: Eloquence and Vocalizer Expressive
Includes drivers for all popular Braille displays
Convenient OCR feature for image files or inaccessible PDF documents
Picture Smart service to recognize images
Voice Assistant to issue infrequently used commands
Supports PEARL Camera for direct access to print documents or books
Built-in free DAISY Player and full set of DAISY-formatted basic training books
Works with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and much more
Supports Windows® 11, Windows 10, Windows Server® 2019, and Windows Server 2016
Become more efficient with Skim Reading and Text Analyzer
Compatible with ZoomText, Fusion, and OpenBook Scanning and Reading Software
Advanced Features
JAWS Tandem Center available for free to help with support and training
Optional support for Tandem Direct, Citrix, Terminal Services, and Remote Desktop
Powerful scripting language to customize the user experience on any application
Kiosk support available
To use JAWS for Windows, we recommend a personal computer running Microsoft® Windows® with the following:
Description Specification
Operating System Windows® 11, Windows 10, Windows Server® 2025, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2016.
JAWS supports the x64 architecture for all operating systems.
JAWS provides additional support for the ARM64 architecture on Windows 11 operating systems.
Processor speed Recommended: 2.0 GHz i5 dual core or higher processor.
Memory (RAM) Recommended: 16 GB or more.
Required hard disk space 2 GB with more space required for additional voices.
Recommended: SSD drive.
Video Video/Graphics card with support for DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver.
1024×768 display resolution.
Sound Windows-compatible sound card (for speech).
