ZoomText Magnifier Only, Single User

• • Support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 ZoomText 10.1 provides unmatched magnification and reading support for the new Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 operating systems and interface. Whether you’re running new Windows 8 apps or legacy applications, ZoomText allows you to work at the highest level of speed and productivity. ZoomText 10.1 also includes ZoomText’s patented “xFont” magnification, which provides the sharpest magnified text available on the market today.
  • Support for Microsoft Office 2013 ZoomText 10.1 supports the core applications in Microsoft Office 2013 including Word, Excel and Outlook. Create, navigate and read your documents with ease and accuracy.
  • Support for Internet Explorer 10 and 11 With robust support for Internet Explorer 10 and 111 (aka IE10 and IE11), ZoomText 10.1 makes web browsing a snap. Search, navigate and read your favorite websites using ZoomText’s powerful Web Finder and reading tools.
  • Improved Support for Videos and Games With a new magnification engine and full DirectX support, you now can watch and play all types of videos and games with ZoomText.
  • Support for Touch Screen Devices ZoomText 10.1 can be used on Windows 8 and 8.1 touch screen devices including tablets, laptops and desktop monitors. ZoomText follows along as you tap, drag and swipe your way through all of your applications. And you can instantly access key ZoomText features using the ZoomText Touch Icon and gestures. Note: Requires a 5-point or greater multi-touch device.
  • Additional Levels of Magnification To support users wanting higher magnification levels and ultra-high resolution displays, ZoomText’s magnification levels have been extended and now include 42x, 48x, 54x and 60x. We’ve also added more fractional levels between 1x and 5x.
  • Improved Tracking and Program Echo ZoomText’s improved event handling delivers more accurate and complete tracking and reading as you navigate application menus, dialogs and other controls.
  • Smooth Mouse Pointers At all magnification levels, ZoomText now displays mouse pointers with smooth edges that are more pleasing to look at and use.
  • Color Enhancement Transition Effects ZoomText’s new transition effect gives a fresh, comfortable feel when switching between color enhancement schemes.

ZoomText is the world’s leading magnification and screen reading software for the visually impaired and helps countless individuals across the globe stay employed and in touch with the world.  Here is an outline of the features, with a note indicating which features are exclusive to ZoomText 10.1.  ZoomText Magnifier/Reader contains all of the features of ZoomText Magnifier, and will additionally read aloud anything on your computer screen.

ZoomText is jam-packed with exciting features and add-ons that are designed to increase your productivity and extend its usefulness beyond your computer. 

ZoomText is available in over 20 languages, with a variety of license types to choose from. Plus, we offer an Enhanced Support Plan (ESP), providing you with premium technical support and the next two ZoomText upgrades delivered automatically.

Helpful Videos

• Multiple Monitor Support
• Welcome to ZoomText 11
• ZoomText 11 New Modern Toolbar
• ZoomText 11 New Command Keys
• ZoomText 11 New App Reader

System Requirements

• Windows 10, 8.1 or 7 with Service Pack 1 (or later).
• Processor: 2 GHz i3 dual core processor or similar. i5 or i7 recommended.
• 4 GB Ram. 8 GB recommended.
• Video/Graphics card or integrated graphics with support for DirectX 10 or higher.
• Hard drive space for ZoomText: 1.3 GBSSD drive recommended.
• Note: After installing ZoomText, use of hard drive space can be reduced by uninstalling unneeded voices.
  • 5-point multi-touch display for touch screen support.
  • USB 2.0 for ZoomText Camera support.

ZoomText 2025 Features

Update to ZoomText and Fusion 2025

To enhance the update process, we made sure that moving from the 2024 to 2025 version is smooth. Upon updating, your startup settings will automatically transfer to 2025. You can check if you are using the latest version by looking at the ZoomText or Fusion toolbar, which now displays the version year.

Performance Improvements

With the 2025 update, we have implemented key adjustments to enhance performance, particularly in Fusion, but also affecting ZoomText. Some of the most notable improvements include:

• Better Performance in Office 365 Apps: Navigation and typing in Word are smoother, as well as opening and composing emails in Outlook. Copying and pasting large amounts of text in Word is also much quicker, reducing delays.
• Enhanced xFont Performance and Reliability: Ongoing improvements to xFont with Fusion continue to deliver a more responsive experience.
• Faster Start Times: Startup times have improved significantly, especially for users who launch ZoomText or Fusion automatically with Windows.
• Improved Stability in Windows File Explorer: Both ZoomText and Fusion now offer greater stability when running File Explorer, minimizing slowdowns.

Multi-Monitor Changes

When operating in multi-monitor mode, ZoomText can signal a monitor switch or insert an artificial boundary between the monitors to help users identify where their mouse is located. Although some found these features beneficial, we discovered that a majority of users preferred retaining the original behavior. Hence, these features are now off after the first installation.

The default values for two “Multiple Monitor Options” settings have changed.

• The “Keep the pointer from crossing the border for” setting is now off. This means you can move the mouse pointer smoothly and instantly between desktops and displays without any delay. Previously, there was a delay (ranging from 0.25 to 2 seconds) when moving the pointer between displays.
• The “Play sound cues when the pointer touches and crosses the border” setting is now off. You will not hear a sound cue when moving between desktops and displays.

If you want to restore these settings, do the following:

• On the Magnifier toolbar tab, click the Window button and then choose Settings.
• In the Multiple Monitor Options dialog box, choose Multiple Monitor Options.
• Select the border crossing and sound cue settings.
• Click OK.

AppReader

• You will notice improved performance when switching among the different tabs in the AppReader Settings dialog box while running Fusion.
• If you are using AppReader to read a Word or NotePad file and you press CTRL or ENTER to stop reading, AppReader will now continue reading when you double click on text in the document.
• In Fusion, the Reading Rate settings in AppReader’s  Shared Settings tab are disabled. These settings are unavailable in Fusion.

Other Enhancements

• ZoomText has now migrated from .NET Framework to .NET Core 8.
• Some ZoomText users had trouble turning on magnification after they upgraded from Windows 11 version 23H2 to version 24H2. This has been fixed.
• Mouse echo in ZoomText and Fusion will now read browser tabs in Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome correctly when you hover your mouse over them.
• xFont now correctly appears in the Windows Settings dialog box.
• A system freeze is fixed when a camera is in use on the secondary display during ZoomText or Fusion startup.
• A shortcut for List Zones, which is part of the Reading Zones dialog box, can now be added to the Quick Access Bar.
• Freeze Views now have a minimum window size when drawing a Freeze View window around an area on the screen. This eliminates the possibility of accidentally creating a window that is too small to use.
• Command Search is a feature available in both JAWS and Fusion. It allows you to enter a full or partial description of a command whose keystrokes you do not remember. Commands that match your search are displayed in a window along with a description of the feature and associated keystrokes.
  For Fusion, Command Search has been expanded to include more magnification commands and other functionality typically used by ZoomText. For example, if you have forgotten the keystroke to toggle xFont bold on and off, you can do the following:

1. 1. Press INSERT+SPACEBAR, J to open Command Search.
   2. Move focus to the Search box, and type a term like “xFont.”
   3. A list of related results is displayed showing the command, keystroke, and description.

Here are links to the different versions of ZoomText and ZoomText Fusion:

• ZoomText Magnifier Only, Single User
• ZoomText Magnifier/Reader, Single User
• ZoomText Fusion Screen Reader – Home Edition
• ZoomText Fusion Screen Reader – Professional Edition