Velo - RSVP Speed Reader

⚡ Velo RSVP Speed Reader — Read Faster with Optimal Recognition Point Boost your reading speed by 2x to 3x with Velo, the modern RSVP speed reader for Chrome. Whether you need to power through research papers, news articles, newsletters, documentation, or long-form essays, Velo eliminates eye fatigue and distraction so you can absorb knowledge faster with higher comprehension. Velo uses scientifically proven Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) combined with Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) text alignment to keep your eyes locked in a calm, stationary focal plane while words flash seamlessly at your target pace. 🚀 HOW VELO INCREASES YOUR READING SPEED Traditional reading forces your eyes to jump from word to word across lines (saccades) and frequently backtrack (regressions), wasting over 70% of your reading time. Velo solves this by streaming words sequentially in place. Each word is centered dynamically around an accentuated pivot letter—the exact optical recognition point where human cognition recognizes word meanings fastest. Your eyes stay relaxed, your focus sharpens, and your reading speed surges from the average 200 WPM to 400, 600, or up to 900 WPM. Velo is also an exceptional speed reading tool for readers with ADHD, dyslexia, or eye strain, minimizing visual clutter and keeping your attention locked on the central message. ✨ POWERFUL SPEED READING FEATURES • Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) Alignment: Precision pivot anchoring minimizes ocular movement and eye strain. • Adjustable Speed from 100 to 900 WPM: Fluidly accelerate or slow down your reading speed using keyboard shortcuts or the precision slider. • Synchronized Text to Speech Audio (TTS): Hear words spoken aloud in perfect sync with the visual RSVP stream for multimodal comprehension. • Multi-Word Chunking: Advance past single words to read 2 or 3 words per flash, expanding your visual span. • Parafoveal Ghost Context: Faint peripheral previews of previous and upcoming words preserve full grammatical context. • German & English Compound Handling: Intelligent syllabification and dynamic punctuation pause multipliers prevent stuttering on long complex words. • Obsidian Dark & Porcelain Light Themes: Handcrafted, high-contrast themes engineered for daytime reading and late-night study sessions. • Distraction-Free Shadow DOM Interface: Opens in an isolated overlay with zero layout shift, intrusive popups, or page disruption. ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS FOR PRODUCTIVITY • Alt + R: Read selected text anywhere on the web (or automatically extracts the main article if no text is selected) • Alt + P: Instantly extract and speed-read the current webpage article • Space: Play / Pause reading • M: Toggle synchronous voice narration (TTS) on and off • Left Arrow: Jump back to previous sentence • Right Arrow: Skip forward to next sentence • [ and ]: Adjust speed down or up by 25 WPM • Esc: Close reader 💎 TRANSPARENT PRICING • Free Edition: Includes full RSVP speed reading engine, ORP alignment, speeds up to 400 WPM, 1-word focus, ghost context, light and dark modes, and all keyboard shortcuts. • Velo PRO ($19.99 / year): Unlocks speeds up to 900 WPM, synchronous voice narration (TTS), and multi-word chunking (2–3 words per flash). 🔒 ZERO-DATA PRIVACY GUARANTEE Velo runs 100% locally inside your browser. We never track, store, collect, or transmit your reading material, browsing history, or personal data.