Question 1

What is RSVP speed reading?

Accepted Answer

RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) is a speed reading technique that shows one word at a time in a fixed spot on screen. Your eyes stay still while words move to you, removing eye movement and saccades. Many readers reach 300–600+ WPM with RSVP compared to about 238 WPM for normal reading.

Question 2

Is Speeedy free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Speeedy is a free online speed reading app. No account or signup required. You can read PDF, DOCX, EPUB, and paste text or URLs. Reading speed test, stats, and all features are free.

Question 3

What is the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP)?

Accepted Answer

The Optimal Recognition Point is the letter in each word where your brain recognizes the word fastest—usually just left of center. Speeedy aligns every word to this point so your eyes never search; the pivot stays fixed and words align to it.

Question 4

How does Speeedy compare to Spreeder?

Accepted Answer

Speeedy is a free, fully open-source alternative to Spreeder. Unlike Spreeder, Speeedy supports PDF, DOCX, and EPUB file imports, requires no account, stores all data locally in your browser, and includes ADHD-friendly features like a Pomodoro timer, focus mode, Irlen syndrome overlays, and dyslexia mode with OpenDyslexic font. Speeedy also adds ORP alignment and Bionic Reading mode that Spreeder lacks.

Question 5

Is Speeedy good for people with ADHD or dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Speeedy was designed with neurodivergent readers in mind. It includes a built-in Pomodoro timer with auto-pause/resume, a focus (immersion) mode that removes all distractions during reading, Irlen syndrome tinted overlays (peach, mint, parchment) with adjustable opacity, a dyslexia mode using OpenDyslexic-style font and adjusted letter spacing, bionic reading mode, ambient noise (white, pink, brown), and 20-20-20 eye rest reminders. All features are free with no account required.