Freedible is built for accessibility

If books have ever felt out of reach — because of dyslexia, vision, fatigue, or attention — this is for you. Freedible turns any book into a natural audiobook, free, with no hoops to jump through.

Who we're built for

We designed Freedible with these listeners at the centre:

• Dyslexia — estimated 10% of the UK population. Audiobooks remove the visual decoding barrier entirely, letting you focus on the ideas.
• Visual impairment — whether you're partially sighted or fully blind, an audiobook is often the most practical way to access a text. Freedible works with screen readers and keyboard navigation.
• Reading fatigue — chronic illness, long-COVID, migraines, and eye strain make sustained reading painful. Listening is a direct alternative.
• ADHD — many people with ADHD find audio easier to focus on than text, especially with speed control (try 1.25× or 1.5×).
• Long commutes & busy lives — not a disability, but a very real reason to want books in audio form.

What UK law says

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA), sections 31A and 31B, provide an explicit exception for format-shifting copyrighted works into accessible formats for people with a "print disability." The UK has also ratified the Marrakesh Treaty, which extends these rights internationally.

If you have dyslexia, a visual impairment, or another condition that makes reading standard text difficult, converting a book you legally own into an audiobook is protected under UK law. This is not a legal grey area — it is an explicit statutory exception.

How Freedible helps

• Natural AI voices — not the robotic monotone of older TTS. Modern voices have natural cadence, pauses, and expression.
• Speed control — listen at 0.75× to 2.0×. Many people with dyslexia actually prefer slightly faster audio.
• Volume boost — go beyond 100% if you need it.
• Bookmarks — your position is saved automatically every 5 seconds.
• Chapter navigation — skip to any chapter, or use the chapter panel during playback.
• No app — works in any browser on any device.

Screen reader & keyboard support

Freedible is built on semantic HTML. The player responds to standard media keyboard shortcuts. If you find any accessibility barrier, please email hello@freedible.co.uk — we will fix it.

Cost

Freedible is free. It will remain free. Accessibility should not be a premium feature.

Recommended reads

If you're new to audiobooks and not sure where to start, our guide to audiobooks for dyslexia and visual impairment has practical recommendations.

Questions or access needs: hello@freedible.co.uk