Read PDFs with ADHD: FocalReader's New PDF Focus Mode (v1.3 Demo)
FocalReader is a Chrome extension that dims everything except the
paragraph you're reading. v1.3 ships full PDF support — now any PDF
you open in Chrome gets the same focus band, smart window, and
auto-dim features.
Built for people who lose their place every few lines: ADHD, dyslexia,
tired eyes, or anyone reading dense documents.
✨ What FocalReader does on PDFs
• Dim band around the paragraph you're reading
• Follow Mouse mode (band tracks your cursor)
• Double-Tap mode (anchor focus to one paragraph)
• Auto-dim — surrounding area darkens when you pause to think
• Smart Window — snaps cleanly to individual paragraphs (Pro)
• Automatically skips running headers, footers, page numbers
• Built-in PDF viewer with zoom, find, outline sidebar, download
🧠 Who it's for
• ADHD readers who lose the line every paragraph
• Dyslexia — reduced visual clutter makes long text more readable
• Students reading academic papers
• Researchers / analysts working through long reports
• Anyone who's ever scrolled back to find where they were
🔗 Install
Chrome Web Store: [https://chromewebstore.google.com/det...]
💰 Pricing
Free version covers the basics on web pages and PDFs.
Smart Window Pro: $4.99/month or $24.99/year, 7-day free trial.
🐛 Found a bug or have feedback?
Use the in-extension feedback form (popup → Feedback) or creat an issue
on [https://focalreader.discourse.group/].
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