How to Make Adobe Reader Read Out Loud?

What is Adobe Reader?

Adobe Reader is a family of application software and Web services developed by Adobe Inc. to view and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

How to Make a PDF Document Read Aloud with Adobe Reader?

Follow these steps to make Adobe Reader read out loud. Use the Accessibility Setup Assistant to set up Reader for either a screen magnifier or a screen reader.

Choose Edit > Accessibility > Setup Assistant, and then select the options you want from each screen of the Setup Assistant

To activate Adobe Reader read-out-loud feature:

1. Open Reader and navigate to the document page you want to have read aloud
2. From the top left, open the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Read Out Loud’
3. It is possible to have the whole document read aloud or just the page you’re on:
   • To read the current page, choose Read This Page Only
   • To read the entire document, select Read To End of Document

(Ctrl+Shift+Y is the shortcut to activate this feature)

Where Can I Use Adobe Reader?

You can download and start using Adobe Reader on Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS.
Accessing Adobe Reader from web browsers such as Chrome or Firefox is also possible.

How to Download Adobe Reader on Windows?

Windows 7 or later is required to run Adobe Reader. If the operating system is older, it is possible to install an earlier version of Adobe Reader.

Follow these steps to install Acrobat Reader using Google Chrome:

1. Close all versions of Adobe Reader and browser displaying a PDF
2. Go to the Adobe Reader download page, and click ‘Download Adobe Reader’
3. Click ‘Save’ to download the Adobe Reader installer
4. After downloading, click the .exe file for Adobe Reader.

How to Download Adobe Reader on Mac?

Before installing Adobe Reader on the computer, ensure that the computer meets the minimum system requirements.

Follow these steps to install Adobe Reader using Google Chrome:

1. Go to the Adobe Reader download page, and select ‘Download Adobe Reader’.
2. When the file appears at the bottom of the browser, select the file. (If you don’t view the file, choose Downloads from the Chrome menu)
3. Double-click Install Adobe Reader to start the installation.
4. When asked if you’re sure that you want to open the file, select ‘Open’.
5. When prompted, enter your macOS username and password.
6. Select ‘Finish’ when viewing the confirmation message that the installation is complete.

Follow these steps to install Adobe Reader using Safari:

1. Go to the Adobe Reader download page, and select ‘Download Adobe Reader’.
2. Double-click the .dmg file. (If you don’t view the Safari Downloads window, select Finder > (User Name) > Downloads.)
3. Double-click Install Adobe Reader to start the installation.
4. When asked if you’re sure that you want to open the file, select ‘Open’.
5. When prompted, enter your macOS username and password.
6. Select ‘Finish’ when viewing the confirmation message that the installation is complete.

How to Download Adobe Reader on iPhone or iPad?

Below are the steps to download Adobe Reader on iPhone or iPad:

1. Install the Adobe Reader app from the App Store and launch the app
2. On the bottom menu bar, select ‘Files’
3. Locate the file on your iPhone and select it
4. You can now scroll through and read your PDF

How to Download Adobe Reader to Android?

Below are the steps to download Adobe Reader to Android :

1. Install the Adobe Reader app from Google Play Store and launch the app
2. On the bottom menu bar, select ‘Files’
3. Locate the PDF file on your Android and select it
4. Then Read the documents. It is possible to adjust viewing and scrolling settings

Why Consider Reading PDF Files Aloud?

When reading print content is challenging, users need their documents read aloud. Or, sometimes the goal is to enjoy the story and words of a PDF file of a book, article and etc. by listening to it slowly.

Adobe Reader enables you to have the files read aloud using text-to-speech API. It also customizes the experience by setting the narrator’s voice and choosing the reading pace to best suit your needs.

How to Customize the Adobe Reader Read Out Loud Feature?

To customize read out loud feature, follow the below steps:

1. To activate or deactivate read out loud function, go back to the ‘Read Out Loud’ selection from the ‘View’ dropdown menu and select either option
2. To see different voices and choose your preferred reader voice: Go to the top right menu > Hit ‘Edit’ >’Preferences’ > ‘Reading’ > Remove the checkmark on Use Default Voice > Choose the narration voice from the dropdown list
3. To adjust the pace of the reading, either increase the Words Per Minute count or lower it

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