A steady focus point
Words appear in the same place with one letter in colour, so your eyes don't have to travel across the line.
A reading app for Android
One word at a time.
Your whole reading list.
Luma Reader shows text word by word at a fixed point on the screen, so your eyes stay still and your attention stays on the story. Articles, public-domain books and your own files, at the pace you choose.
- No account
- No ads or tracking
- Reads offline
Try it
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The same reading engine as the app, running in your browser.
- 100–1000words per minute, in steps of 50
- RSVP or full textswitch any time, keep your place
- EPUB, PDF, TXT, webbring what you want to read
- 4 languagesEnglish, Français, Español, Deutsch
A quick tour
Calm by design.
A clean reading canvas, a library that lives on your phone, and a light or dark theme for any hour.
Features
Everything you want to read, in one quiet place.
Your pace, with smart pauses
Choose from 100 to 1000 words per minute. Luma lingers at commas and sentence ends so the rhythm feels natural.
Switch to full text
Prefer a normal page for a while? Flip to continuous text and tap any word to resume RSVP from there.
Bring your own reading
Paste text, open EPUB, TXT, HTML or Markdown files, import a web article from its link, or a text-based PDF.
Discover something new
Browse thousands of public-domain classics from Project Gutenberg and news by topic, then save them for later.
See your progress
Daily words and time read, favorites, and how much time you've saved compared with reading at a typical pace.
Only on Android
A reader that floats
over your other apps.
Open the floating reader from any article in your library, or point it at the article you're already looking at in another app.
- Open the floating readerA small RSVP card sits on top of whatever app you're using.
- Tap ▤ to read the screenLuma picks up the article text shown in the app behind it.
- Read, pause, move onDrag the card where you like, and close it when you're done.
Screen reading is optional. It reads only when you tap ▤, keeps the text on your phone, and asks for your agreement before you turn it on.
Privacy
Your library stays
on your phone.
Luma Reader has no accounts, no advertising and no analytics. Our server only helps when you import a link or a PDF, or browse Discover, and it doesn't keep what you send.
- No sign-up, no email, no password
- No ads, no trackers, no analytics
- Texts, progress and stats stored on your device
- Links and files you import are not stored by the server
- This website sets no cookies
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is RSVP reading?
RSVP stands for Rapid Serial Visual Presentation: words are shown one after another in the same spot. Because your eyes don't move along the line, many people find it easier to stay focused. Speed is up to you, and you can always switch back to normal text.
Do I need an account?
No. Install the app and start reading. Everything you save is kept on your phone.
What can I read in Luma?
Text you paste or copy, EPUB (without DRM), TXT, HTML and Markdown files, web articles from a link, and PDFs that contain text (scanned PDFs aren't supported). Discover also offers public-domain books from Project Gutenberg and news by topic.
Does it work offline?
Yes, for everything already in your library. Importing a link or a PDF and browsing Discover need a connection.
Is it free?
Yes, Luma Reader is currently free, with no ads. If paid features are ever added, their price will be shown clearly before any purchase.
What happens to my library if I uninstall the app?
Because your library is stored only on your phone, uninstalling the app deletes it. There is no cloud copy.
