The Worlds Most Popular Windows Screen Reader What is a screen reader? A screen reader is a software program that enables a blind or visually impaired user to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer or braille display. JAWS, Job Access With Speech, is the world’s most popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. JAWS provides speech and braille output for the most popular computer applications on your PC..
- Read documents. emails, websites and apps
- Easily navigate with your mouse
- Scan and read all of your documents, including PDF
- Fill out webforms with ease
- Easy to use with Daisy formatted basic training
- Save time with Skim Reading and Text Analyzer
- Surf the net with web browsing keystrokes
Features
- Two multi-lingual synthesizers: Eloquence and Vocalizer Expressive
- Includes drivers for all popular Braille displays
- Convenient OCR feature for image files or inaccessible PDF documents
- Picture Smart service to recognize images
- Voice Assistant to issue infrequently used commands
- Supports PEARL Camera for direct access to print documents or books
- Built-in free DAISY Player and full set of DAISY-formatted basic training books
- Works with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and much more
- Supports Windows® 11, Windows 10, Windows Server® 2019, and Windows Server 2016
- Become more efficient with Skim Reading and Text Analyzer
- Compatible with ZoomText, Fusion, and OpenBook Scanning and Reading Software
Advanced Features
- JAWS Tandem Center available for free to help with support and training
- Optional support for Tandem Direct, Citrix, Terminal Services, and Remote Desktop
- Powerful scripting language to customize the user experience on any application
- Kiosk support available
JAWS System Recommendations
To use JAWS for Windows, we recommend a personal computer running Microsoft® Windows® with the following:
Description | Specification |
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Operating System | Windows® 11, Windows 10, Windows Server® 2022, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2016. JAWS supports the x64 architecture for all operating systems. JAWS provides additional support for the ARM64 architecture on Windows 11 operating systems. |
Processor speed | Recommended: 2.0 GHz i5 dual core or higher processor. |
Memory (RAM) | Recommended: 8 GB or more. |
Required hard disk space | 2 GB with more space required for additional voices. Recommended: SSD drive. |
Video | Video/Graphics card with support for DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver. 1024×768 display resolution. |
Sound | Windows-compatible sound card (for speech). |
JAWS Documentation
- What’s New in JAWS
- JAWS Keystrokes (PDF)
- JAWS Keystrokes (text)
- JAWS Keystrokes (HTML)
- Braille Display Input Commands (HTML)
- JAWS Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- JAWS Quick Start Guide (text)
- JAWS Help System (ZIP file) Note: After unzipping and saving the help files, select JFW.CHM to launch the primary help file.
- JAWS Support for ARIA (Word file): ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) is assistive technology markup used by Web content creators to make Web pages more accessible for screen readers. This is done by adding specific ARIA tags and elements to HTML code. Read this document to learn more about JAWS support for ARIA markup.
- JAWS Tandem Quick Start Guide
- JAWS Tandem FAQs
- Software Activation4rabet
JAWS Scripting Resources
- Basics of Scripting Manual (HTML)
- Basics of Scripting Manual (self-extracting file)
- Enhancements in Scripting
- FSDN (Functions Reference Manual)
- JAWS UIA Script API Documentation
- Domain Scripting Quick Start (PDF)
- Research It: Creating Rule Sets for JAWS (Word file)
- Updating Verbosity Scripts for the JAWS Options Tree View (self-extracting file)
Previous JAWS Documentation
If you want to view documentation for earlier versions of JAWS, visit the Previous JAWS for Windows Downloads page and download the appropriate JAWS version. Install this program and then look in the Help folder to find the product documentation.
Find the version that is right for you.
JAWS Single-User License Comparison
Home Annual License (U.S. Only) | Student Annual License (U.S. Only) | Home License | Professional License | 90-Day Timed License | |
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Purchase Price | $95/year | $90/year | $1100 | $1475 | $290 |
Buy Now | Buy Now | Buy Now | Buy Now | Buy Now | |
For Use By | Personal/non-commercial use Install on 3 PCs |
School or home use Install on 1 PC |
Personal/non-commercial use Install on 3 PCs |
Personal or commercial use Install on 3 PCs |
Personal or commercial use Install on 3 PCs |
License Term | Expires on purchase anniversary date | Expires on purchase anniversary date | Perpetual | Perpetual | Expires 90 days after activation |
Monthly updates | During license term | During license term | Current version only | Current version only | During license term |
Version Upgrades | Included during license term | Included during license term | Requires optional software maintenance agreement | Requires optional software maintenance agreement | Included during license term |
Technical Support | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Remote Desktop/Citrix® Support | Not available | Not available | Available as optional add-on feature for $200 | Available as optional add-on feature for $200 | Included |
License Management | Portal for self-management of license | Portal for self-management of license | Via web, email, or phone request only | Via web, email, or phone request only | Not available |
Where to Purchase | Webstore | Webstore | Webstore Customer Service Authorized Distributors |
Webstore Customer Service Authorized Distributors |
Webstore Customer Service Authorized Distributors |
Multi-user licenses are available on request. Please call our Sales department at (800) 444-4443.
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