Bionic Reading Converter
Bolds the first slice of every word so the eye has a fixation point. Whether that makes you faster is your experiment — the page will not claim a peer-reviewed speed-up. Fixation percent is a slider; export is HTML or Markdown.
Private by design. Fixation highlighting is a local string transform — the text never leaves this tab.
FreeNo sign-upRuns in your browserUtilitiesApplication
How to convert text to bionic reading
- Paste the text. The preview updates as you type.
- Set fixation. 20–80% of the letters in each word. 50% is the usual starting point.
- Copy HTML or Markdown. HTML wraps the fixation in <strong>. Markdown uses **stars**.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this make me read faster?
- The commercial product claims it. Independent tests are mixed. Try it on a paragraph you already know and keep it only if it helps you.
- Is this the official Bionic Reading app?
- No, and it is not affiliated with Bionic Reading®. Same visual idea, different implementation.
- What about PDF or EPUB import?
- Not in this version. Paste the text.
Use Cases
- Preview bionic fixation on an article you are editing
- Export Markdown for a notes app that renders bold
- Generate HTML for a reading-mode experiment
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