For those with low vision, using their smartphone, tablet or laptop may be challenging. A digital magnifier app may offer an easier alternative than costly hardware video magnification devices.

An excellent magnifying app features easy-to-identify function buttons that are clearly marked and placed on the screen, as well as saving their preferred controls for repetitive tasks and situations.

Prodigi Connect 12

HumanWare’s Connect 12 tablet device combines assistive technology and mainstream tablet functionality seamlessly, offering up to 24x live magnification, smart LED illumination, desktop viewing modes and distance viewing modes, plus a powerful digital dictionary capable of reading aloud words or phrases and supporting reading compression.

Advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and superior-sounding text-to-speech allow you to enlarge printed documents, read books from online libraries or complete written assignments and exams without becoming fatigued. Furthermore, this device comes equipped with study skills tools like notes, highlighters and three calculators designed to ensure success at school or the workplace.

Connected to a Bluetooth keyboard, this portable viewer makes typing and tracking work or school assignments simple and efficient. Equipped with a portable, foldable stand for hands-free operation and compact size that fits easily in backpacks or purses – plus, with 10x or 25x distance viewing cameras for extra support when viewing from far distances – users will find themselves much better prepared.

The Connect 12 is the ideal solution for students and professionals who need to stay in touch. Its intuitive user interface offers all the tools you need in one convenient spot – be it to enlarge print, read books or newspapers, adjust for visual comfort or sign/fill out forms. In addition, this device features access to educational apps. Plus it comes equipped with accessories including laptop-style carrying case cables and power adapter!

RUBY XL HD

The RUBY XL HD gives you access to crystal-clear, HD magnification in the palm of your hand. Its five-inch screen brings out fine details easily so you can read books, photographs, newspapers, medication labels and more without strain. Customize its 20 high-contrast viewing modes according to your tastes, while its freeze frame feature lets you focus on certain areas with pinpoint precision.

No matter where you’re using it – home, office, school or on the move – this handheld video magnifier is effortless to use. Simply open its jaws to hold the screen at an ideal viewing angle while its fold-out handle offers two positions for comfortable gripping. Simple color-coded buttons make adjusting magnification and selecting viewing modes effortless; plus the RUBY XL HD has reading line and mask features for extra assistance.

This advanced electronic magnifier (CCTV) can magnify an object up to 14 times, and its HD LCD display makes images easier for you to view on-screen. Furthermore, you can scan, store and download images directly onto a computer with this versatile device compatible with most magnification software programs – ideal for people needing additional assistance than regular reading glasses can provide.

This lightweight handheld magnifier offers HD, 5-inch LCD viewing and multiple viewing modes – perfect for anyone who needs help reading small print or objects. Its progressive zoom magnification setting and reading line feature enable comfortable text reading experience. Plus, there’s even an adjustable fold-out handle and reading stand included to make viewing comfortable!

This handheld magnifier was specifically created to meet the needs of those needing magnification while reading, working on hobbies or traveling. With its portable and compact design, this video magnifier can easily be taken anywhere and folded up for storage when not in use. Furthermore, it features a built-in speaker to play back documents as audio as well as compatibility with several popular magnification software programs; its easy learning curve makes it the ideal option for anyone needing magnification on the move.

Video Mag HD

The RUBY 7 HD’s portable and convenient design make high-definition magnification within reach, making reading documents or books easy. Snap open to position its screen comfortably at an ideal viewing angle and slide your hand across documents or books as you read. Color-coded tactile buttons make adjustments simple; adjust magnification levels quickly or choose viewing modes and add reading lines or masks with color coding for effortless operation.

APH and Freedom Scientific’s handheld video magnifier is designed with user convenience in mind, offering zoom capability of up to 13x with its auto-focus HD camera. With its folding handle for ease of use and press button magnification for continuous zoom or image freeze on LCD screen. Furthermore, it can save and store up to 80 images that can later be transferred onto a computer for further analysis and storage.

Amigo HD stands out as an outstanding portable desktop magnifier with its crystal-clear HD display and bright, crystal-clear HD magnification capability. Ideal for reading mail, magazines, books, prescriptions, restaurant menus and street signs as well as viewing family photos or objects at different distances with adjustable contrast controls and distance measurements.