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Kurzweil 3000 Resources
Kurzweil 3000 is a computer program that reads text out loud with simultaneous highlighting. It can read scanned print material, as well as electronic documents and web-based content. Kurzweil also includes tools for note-taking and writing support. Downloadable versions of the program are available for the Mac, PC and iPad. All users, including those with Android and Chrome devices, can access the web browser version of Kurzweil 3000.
Students have free access to Kurzweil 3000 while attending the University of Guelph. If you are interested in using this software, please contact Library Accessibility Services at las@uoguelph.ca
Software
- Kurzweil 3000 version 16 for Mac (subscription/web license)
- Kurzweil 3000 version 16 for Windows (subscription/web license)
Installation and Getting Started Guides
- Kurzweil 3000 for Windows Getting Started (pdf)
- Kurzweil 3000 for Windows Installation (pdf)
- Kurzweil 3000 for Web Browsers Getting Started (pdf)
- Kurzweil 3000 for Mac - Getting Started (pdf)
- Kurzweil 3000 Web Version for Mac (pdf)
Instructional videos
- How Do I Use Kurzweil 3000 Playlist
- Downloading and Installing Kurzweil 3000 for Windows
- How to Create a Kurzweil 3000 User Name and Password
- Downloading and installing Kurzweil 3000 for the Macintosh
- Changing Your Kurzweil 3000 User Name and Password
- Opening, Reading, and Saving a document in Kurzweil 3000 for Windows
- Opening, Reading, and Saving a document in Kurzweil 3000 for Mac
For more Kurzweil 3000 support resources, visit the Kurzweil Academy.