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Easy Read Generator

Paste any text and instantly get an Easy Read document — with short sentences, plain language, and matched illustrations. Unlike ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot, there are no paid tiers, no sign-up, and no usage fees.

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Built by the team behind this site. Uses AI to select from a curated library of accessible illustrations.

Important note:

AI tools will not give you a finished Easy Read document. They can produce a strong starting point, but human review and manual adjustments are always required. Images, tone, and accuracy must be checked before sharing with your audience.

Using AI to help create Easy Read summaries

Several AI chat tools can help you draft Easy Read text quickly. The most capable options available today are ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google), and Microsoft Copilot. All four offer free tiers and can produce a good starting point for Easy Read documents when given clear instructions.

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Using AI chat tools for Easy Read

All of these tools understand what Easy Read is. You can prompt them directly: "Rewrite this text as Easy Read." You can also use more detailed instructions — known as "prompt engineering" — to improve the output. More specific prompts produce better results.

For AI tools that can browse links (usually paid plans):

Please rewrite the following text into an Easy Read format suitable for people with learning disabilities or low literacy levels. Follow the formatting guidelines and tips provided on the 'How To' page at https://easyread.demcloud.org/howto.html, which include advice on structure, language, and presentation for Easy Read documents. Use simple language, short sentences, and clear explanations. Break down complex ideas into easy-to-understand points. Use bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate. When mentioning democracy-related terms, reference and incorporate definitions from the dictionary of democracy terms at https://easyread.demcloud.org/dictionary.html to ensure consistency and clarity. Additionally, consider the guidance on using language models and image generators from the 'AI Tools' page at https://easyread.demcloud.org/ai-tools.html to enhance the document's accessibility and engagement. Think step-by-step. Here is the text: [INSERT YOUR TEXT HERE].

For AI tools that cannot browse links (usually free plans):

Please rewrite the following text into an Easy Read format suitable for people with learning disabilities or low literacy levels. Use simple language and short sentences. Break down complex ideas into easy-to-understand points. Use bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate. Define any complex terms in plain language to help readers understand them easily. Think step-by-step. Here is the text: [INSERT YOUR TEXT HERE].

Limitations: AI-generated Easy Read text must always be reviewed by a human before use. Common issues include sentences that are still too long or complex, inaccurate simplifications that change the meaning, and a tendency to over-use filler phrases. Always read the output carefully and adjust as needed.

Images for Easy Read documents

Images are not optional in Easy Read — they are essential. Each image should directly support the meaning of the sentence it sits next to. If an image doesn't clearly represent the concept in the text, it can make the document harder to understand.

Why AI image generation doesn't work well for Easy Read

AI image generators (such as DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion) are capable of producing impressive images, but they are generally not suitable for Easy Read. The images they produce tend to be too detailed, visually complex, and stylistically inconsistent — the opposite of what Easy Read requires. Generating a matched set of simple, clear, consistent illustrations for a whole document is not reliably achievable with current AI image tools.

A better approach: curated symbol libraries

The most reliable approach is to use purpose-designed symbol libraries created specifically for accessible communication. These include:

Easy Read Generator uses this approach — it automatically matches each sentence in your document to an illustration from a curated library, rather than generating images from scratch.