ClaroPDF Pro is an accessible, reading and study PDF tool for all. Annotate, mark up, listen to and save PDF files which are then still fully compatible with other popular PDF apps. Have accessible text PDF files spoken back to you with human quality voice & synchronized highlighting. PDF image files or photographs of text can be converted to accessible, searchable PDF files using the Claro Cloud conversion service.
+ Speech, Productivity and Accessibility
Alongside the full range of iOS system voices, ClaroPDF Pro lets you choose up to 4 high-quality voices for free, in the languages of your choice. A ‘Speak in Background’ option lets you listen to a PDF while viewing another app - great for proofreading PDF files while you’re working in other apps. The ‘Speak on tap’ and ‘Stop on tap’ options make speech easy to control.
+ ClaroPDF allows the background color of the PDF to be changed, and text color inverted, to enhance readability. ClaroPDF fully supports VoiceOver.
+ Annotations, Notes and Comments
ClaroPDF includes a powerful Annotation toolbar that lets you add notes and other comments. These are fully interchangeable with most other popular PDF apps, so your ClaroPDF comments will still be there if you open the PDF on another device. Annotations created in another PDF app can also be viewed and edited.
Annotation features include: highlight; underscore; strikeout; notes; free text (type straight into the PDF); free line draw; shapes (circle, square, line - with many options); images (you can even insert photos from your iPad camera or photo library into the PDF file); audio and video.
+ Photos and Image PDF to Text PDF Conversion
You can convert photos and other images to fully accessible text PDF files that can be spoken, searched, copied and highlighted. As well as converting photos, you can also convert any PDF Image file into a fully accessible Text PDF file. Along with making these PDF files accessible and searchable, it will also compress them, reducing file size. 5000 pages and photos can be converted using the 5000 included credits. Further credit can be purchased in app. Photos and Image PDF to Text PDF Conversion in ClaroPDF uses the Claro Cloud conversion service and requires an internet connection.
***Minimum camera spec: 2MP***
+ Managing PDF Files
PDF files can be opened in ClaroPDF from all other apps, including Mail and Safari. All opened PDF files will be placed in the ClaroPDF Documents List for later viewing. You can also open files from Dropbox, Google Drive, or import files via iTunes. PDF files can be saved into ClaroPDF’s Documents, Dropbox or Google Drive, sent by email, or opened in other apps that support PDF files. The ClaroPDF Documents List is fully customisable, allowing you to organise your PDF files and folders.
+ Sync with iCloud
You can sync ClaroPDF with your iCloud account. This lets you store and synchronize your PDF files and annotations across multiple devices. Sync with iCloud can also act as a document backup so you can keep your documents safe.
+ Save as PDF Extension
The "Save as PDF" Extension lets you convert text and images to PDF files from Safari, Notes, Photos and other apps using the iOS "Share" feature. When converted, these new PDF files will appear in your documents list inside ClaroPDF.
+ Included Text to Speech Voices
Download any 4 of our high quality text to speech voices. Once you have downloaded your free voices, other Nuance Expressive, Acapela and CereProc voices are available to purchase in-app.
+ Switch Accessibility
ClaroPDF responds to switch or Bluetooth keyboard commands:
1 (~1) Start speech
2 (~2) Stop speech
3 (~3) Turn to previous page
4 (~4) Turn to next page
+ Fullscreen mode
Allows the full document to be seen without toolbars in view. Ideal for smaller screens!
Need help with ClaroPDF or have any suggestions? Please email support@clarosoftware.com
I have a learning disability and needed a Reader app that can do text to speech (TTS) AND allow for pdf annotations and ClaroPDF does the job in a visually pleasing manner with ease of use. My learning disability requires both the visual and audio which other apps now do, but ClaroPDF annotation capabilities is the icing on the cake. The ClaroPDF free version worked very well, so I upgraded to this paid version for the added OCR and iCloud sync. Unfortunately, this app is NOT well maintained and often crashes or stops if the device changes position (ie if I put my iPad down). In addition, the voices on the app are decent, but behind the times. I wouldn’t mind purchasing upgraded voices like the ones used on Speechify or ElevenLabs. I still believe that this is the absolute best app I have EVER used to read books, but my need for a stable app that doesn’t randomly crash, stop audio with device position change, and lack of higher quality voices leads me to seek out other App options, thus the 1 ⭐️ rating grade. Fortunately, the changes mentions are not a significant ask and believe YOU, the creator, can simply maintain and improve ClaroPDF. YOU CAN DO IT!!! I hope the potential for added income generated by better voices encourages your organization to invest some resources on this incredible app. I will be more than happy to update my review once YOU update the app.
