Low-glare reading for bright documents
Soft Reader is a calm, page-first Chrome extension built for people who prefer softer contrast, work at night, or are sensitive to bright backgrounds.
Not a medical device. Built for accessibility, comfort, and calmer reading sessions.
Why Soft Reader exists
Soft Reader was created around a simple idea: many people read better when a document stops fighting their eyes. Bright pages can feel noisy, especially during long work sessions, night reading, or for people who are sensitive to glare.
The goal is not to promise medical treatment. The goal is to offer a calmer reading environment that feels softer, less invasive, and easier to stay with.
What it does
Designed to feel calmer than a pure black inversion.
Read the two formats that most often arrive with a bright white page.
Focus on the document with a minimal interface that gets out of the way.
Open local files quickly from a clean reader workspace.
Switch back to normal Chrome behavior any time from the toolbar popup.
Current UI support includes English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, and Arabic.
Local Files
Soft Reader works immediately on supported web links. If you also want files opened straight from your computer to switch into reading mode, Chrome requires one extra step.
In the extension settings, look for this exact option:
Allow access to file URLs
Reading tones
The balanced default: cool, quiet, and modern.
Neutral and restrained for clean, low-distraction reading.
A gentler tone with a slightly warmer reading feel.
Support Soft Reader
Soft Reader works as a practical accessibility tool first. If it helps you read with less glare, you can support future improvements, language support, new document formats, and ongoing maintenance.
Donations are optional. The goal is to keep the core experience helpful and trustworthy.
