Free Features in Helperbird - A Guide for Parents and Families
Good news for families. Helperbird offers a wide range of free features that can help your child read, learn, and browse the web more easily. No subscription or payment needed.
Whether your child has dyslexia, ADHD, or simply prefers a different reading experience, these tools are ready to use right away.
Reading Support Features
Text to Speech
Let your child listen to any text on a webpage. Simply highlight the text and Helperbird will read it aloud. This helps with reading comprehension and reduces eye strain.
Learn how to use text to speech
Immersive Reader
A distraction-free reading mode that removes ads and clutter. It shows just the text in a clean format. Works on most websites and PDFs.
Learn how to use Immersive Reader
Reading Mode
Strips away distractions from any webpage. Shows only the main content in a simple, clean layout.
Dyslexia Ruler
A reading ruler that follows along as your child reads. It helps keep focus on the current line of text.
Learn how to use the dyslexia ruler
Reading Guide and Line Focus
Highlights the line being read. Makes it easier to track text across the screen.
Page Magnifier
Zoom in on any part of a webpage. Helpful for small text or detailed images.
Learn how to use the magnifier
Text and Font Features
Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts
Change any webpage to use fonts designed for readers with dyslexia. Options include OpenDyslexic, Lexend, and more.
Learn how to use dyslexia fonts
Custom Fonts
Choose from many different fonts to find what works best for your child.
Font Size
Make text bigger or smaller on any webpage. Adjust to whatever size is most comfortable for your child to read.
Letter Spacing
Increase or decrease the space between letters. Wider spacing can help readers distinguish individual letters more easily.
Learn how to change letter spacing
Line Height
Adjust the space between lines of text. More space between lines makes it easier to move from one line to the next without losing your place.
Learn how to change line height
Word Spacing
Adjust the space between words. More space can make text easier to read for some children.
Learn how to change word spacing
Display and Color Features
Color Overlay
Add a colored tint over any webpage. Many people with dyslexia find certain colors reduce visual stress and make reading easier.
Learn how to add a color overlay
Highlight Color
Change the color that appears when text is selected. This can make it easier to see what is highlighted.
Learn how to change highlight colors
Link Highlighting
Makes all links on a page stand out more clearly. Helps your child find clickable content.
Grayscale Mode
Removes all color from a webpage. Can reduce distractions for some readers.
Reduce Motion
Stops animations and moving content. Helpful for children who find movement distracting or uncomfortable.
Color Blindness Support
Adjusts colors on webpages to be easier to see for people with different types of color blindness.
Learn about color blindness features
Helpful Tools
Translate
Translate selected text or entire pages into different languages. Great for language learners.
Dictionary
Look up word definitions instantly. Just highlight a word to see what it means.
Learn how to use the dictionary
Screenshot
Take pictures of any webpage to save for later.
Print any webpage in a clean, readable format.
Mute Videos
Automatically mute videos on webpages. Reduces unexpected noise and distractions.
Accessibility Features
Show Image Alt Text
Displays descriptions of images on webpages. Helps understand what pictures show.
Show Link Descriptions
Shows where links will take you before clicking. Useful for understanding webpage navigation.
PDF Support
PDF Reader
Open and read PDF files directly in Helperbird. All the reading tools work with PDFs too.
Google Workspace Support
Google Docs Add-on
Use Helperbird features right inside Google Docs. Great for school assignments.
Google Slides Add-on
Use Helperbird features in Google Slides presentations.
Works Everywhere
Helperbird is free to install and use on:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- iPad and iPhone
Getting Started
- Install Helperbird from your browser's extension store
- Click the Helperbird icon in your browser
- Start using any of the free features listed above
No account needed. No payment required.
Questions?
If you have questions about which features are free or need help getting started, visit our help center or contact us. We are happy to help.
For a full comparison of free and Pro features, check out our pricing page.
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