About

Our mission

warpread.app exists to make study skills free, accessible, and effective for everyone. We believe you shouldn't need a subscription or an account to learn faster — just open the site and start. Our platform combines a privacy-first RSVP reader with diagnostic tools, structured courses, and a growing content library, all grounded in cognitive science research.

Privacy first

Your privacy is not a feature — it is the foundation.

• Runs entirely in your browser — no files are ever uploaded to our servers
• No tracking or analytics — we do not collect data about your reading habits
• No accounts required — every tool and course is accessible immediately

The RSVP reader

The core tool uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to display one word at a time in the same location on screen. This eliminates the time your eyes spend jumping between words (saccades), which accounts for 8–10% of total reading time.

A focal letter — highlighted in colour — anchors your gaze at the optimal recognition point in each word, reducing cognitive load. Upload PDF, DOCX, EPUB, or TXT files, or paste any text. 70+ public domain classics are built in.

Free tools

Three specialised tools, each targeting a different reading skill:

• RSVP Speed Reader — the core reader at /app. Adjustable WPM, focal-letter guide, dark mode, 70+ classics
• Reading Speed Test — measure your baseline WPM and comprehension in under 3 minutes, with percentile ranking and personalised technique suggestions
• Diagonal Reading Trainer — paste any text and visualise a structured scan path based on F-pattern eye-tracking research. Train skimming and triage reading

Courses

Evidence-based speed reading courses — free, no account required:

• Speed Reading Fundamentals (available now) — baseline measurement, eye-movement science, regression elimination, RSVP technique, daily habit building
• Diagonal Reading — F-pattern tracking, content word targeting, SQ3R pre-reading strategy
• Reading for Exams & Study — active recall, annotation, spaced repetition, academic paper navigation
• More courses coming: Reading With ADHD, Executive Information Processing

The science behind learning faster

Effective studying is about working smarter, not just harder. Research shows:

• The human eye spends 8–10% of reading time on saccades (movements between words)
• RSVP eliminates saccades, immediately reclaiming this time
• Most readers can double their speed in 4–6 weeks of consistent practice
• Comprehension is maintained when speed is increased gradually

Tips for best results

• Take the speed test first to establish your baseline WPM
• Start the Speed Reading Fundamentals course before increasing speed
• Increase WPM by 50 per session, not all at once
• Check comprehension — aim to retain 70%+ before going faster
• Practice daily — short consistent sessions beat sporadic long ones
• Use the diagonal reader for scanning non-fiction and research papers