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ClaroRead has evolved through numerous versions to improve accessibility across Windows, Mac, and Chrome platforms. While the full historical changelog is maintained in the ClaroRead Release Notes, here are the key milestones and recent version updates: Recent Major Updates

Version 12 (November 2023): This version for Windows removed the online translation feature to enhance privacy, as it previously sent selected text to a server for processing.

Version 11 & Earlier: These versions included an anonymous online translation feature that is no longer supported in newer UK English releases. 2024 Feature Additions:

Online Voices: Users who received ClaroRead after January 1, 2024, gained access to a new library of high-quality online voices through the Settings menu.

OrbitNote Integration: Recent DSA (Disabled Students' Allowance) licenses now include OrbitNote Premium, allowing users to use ClaroRead features directly on PDF files without conversion. Platform-Specific Version Status Release Notes - Support | Texthelp claroread version history

The version history for ClaroRead shows a progression from early accessibility features to advanced AI-driven tools. The most recent major version is Version 12 , released in late 2023. ClaroRead Version Overview

Texthelp maintains release notes and manuals for the following versions on their Support Portal ClaroRead V12 (Current) Online Voices

: Users who received the software after January 1, 2024, gained access to a new list of high-quality online voices available via Settings. Feature Removal

: The online translation feature (present in V11 and earlier) was removed in November 2023 to improve privacy and focus on core features. Modern Interface ClaroRead has evolved through numerous versions to improve

: Features a colorful, user-friendly toolbar that integrates with Word, web browsers, and PDFs. ClaroRead V11

: Included built-in online translation features (now legacy) and standard word prediction and homophone checking. ClaroRead V10 & V9

: Supported earlier versions of Microsoft Office and Windows; manuals for these are still available for users on older systems. Platform-Specific Versions

Detailed update logs for specific platforms can be found in the Release Notes section Claro Software Downloads - Support | Texthelp Version 9

Version 9.0 – Analytics and Mental Health (c. 2020)

This version expanded the definition of "literacy support" to include cognitive load management.

  • Reading Speed Analytics: Tools to measure reading speed and progress over time.
  • Claro MindFull: Integration of mind-mapping tools to help users organize thoughts before writing.
  • Dark Mode: Introduction of interface changes to reduce eye strain during long usage sessions.

The Current Generation: ClaroRead v10 (2022–Present)

ClaroRead v10 (released late 2022, with ongoing updates in 2023–2026) is the most powerful version yet.

Major new features:

  • Neural TTS as default – ultra-natural voices (like "Microsoft Jenny" and "Claro Cloud Voices") with no extra cost.
  • Screen overlay with reading guides – dynamic color gradients, line focus, and text spacing adjustments.
  • ClaroRead AI Assistant – right-click any text and ask for a summary, simpler wording, or key points (GPT-powered, optional subscription).
  • ClaroRead for Mac M1/M2 native – full performance on Apple Silicon.
  • ClaroRead Web – a completely browser-based version (no install) for schools and workplaces.
  • Picture dictionary – shows images for nouns when you click them.
  • Exam mode (for accommodations) – disables prediction and internet, logs reading activity for proof of use.

Editions as of v10:

  • ClaroRead Free (basic TTS in Word and web, no OCR or scanning)
  • ClaroRead Standard (TTS, spellcheck, dictionary, MP3)
  • ClaroRead Plus (adds scanning, OCR, PDF reading)
  • ClaroRead Pro (adds prediction, study tools, exam mode, AI)
  • ClaroRead for Mac (similar to Plus but with fewer scanning options)
  • ClaroRead for Chromebook (annual subscription, cloud-based)

ClaroRead – Major Version History (High‑Level Features)

Impact and use cases

  • Education: Widely used in schools for dyslexia support, exam accommodations, and literacy interventions.
  • Workplaces: Improves productivity for users with reading difficulties, supports proofreading and document review.
  • Personal use: Enables access to printed material, web content, and study materials via TTS and OCR.

The Cloud & Cross-Platform Era: ClaroRead v8 & v9 (2018–2021)

ClaroRead v8 (2018) marked a shift toward subscription licensing (though perpetual licenses remained):

  • Chrome extension that worked independently (no desktop app needed for web reading).
  • Google Docs support (read aloud directly from Google Docs in Chrome).
  • OneDrive/SharePoint integration – open and read documents from cloud storage.
  • New OCR engine (Tesseract-based) – faster and more accurate.
  • Dark mode support on Windows 10.

ClaroRead v9 (2020) – the "pandemic release" – focused on remote and accessibility needs:

  • Read aloud in Zoom (audio routing to virtual cables for shared listening).
  • Learning Management System (LMS) integration – Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard reading.
  • Improved word prediction with context-aware suggestions (using local AI).
  • ClaroRead for Chromebooks (web app + extension, cloud-based).
  • Real-time translation (select text, hear it read in another language – 40+ languages).