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Bionic Reading Converter

Bold the first half of each word for faster scanning.

Bionic reading bolds the first part of each word so your eyes can skim faster. Try it on a paragraph you've been putting off.

The idea is that fixation points (where your eyes land) carry most of the meaning, so emphasizing them lets you read faster. Effects vary by reader. The "Copy with formatting" button preserves bold when pasting into Notion, Google Docs, or email.

About

The idea behind bionic reading is that your eyes fixate on the start of each word, and emphasizing those parts helps you skim faster. Paste any text, get a formatted version, and copy it (with bold preserved) into Notion, Google Docs, or email.

How to use

  1. Paste your text.
  2. Adjust the bold ratio.
  3. Copy with formatting.

FAQ

Does it actually make people read faster?+

Mixed evidence. Some readers find it helpful, others don't notice a difference. Try it on a paragraph you've been putting off and see whether it feels easier.