OrbitNote is considered one of the best PDF editor software tools because it allows you to easily annotate, edit, and make PDFs interactive. It’s designed with educators in mind, offering features like OCR scanning to convert printed text into accessible content. It also has text-to-speech tools, real-time collaboration features, and the ability to leave text and voice comments. OrbitNote makes PDFs not only easier to interact with but also more accessible for all learners.

Yes, OrbitNote has a seamless integration with Google Classroom that allows students to complete PDF worksheets using a variety of annotation tools, and allows teachers to review their work and provide feedback right from Google Classroom.

OrbitNote works with Office 365, so Microsoft users can sign into OrbitNote with their Microsoft account and use it with PDFs in OneDrive. In the future, we plan to make OrbitNote compatible on iOS as well.

Yes, OrbitNote can be deployed easily by an admin so teacher and student users do not need to install anything.

You can share annotated PDFs with other users through Google Drive, OneDrive, Google Classroom or your Learning Management Systems. Make sure that the user you are sharing with has OrbitNote installed as well, in order to see the annotations.

For sharing with users that don’t have OrbitNote, you can use the download button and select the option to include your annotations. This will include all annotations, drawings, text, highlights, signatures and images in a new copy of the PDF.

Yes, your annotations and highlights will be included when you print a PDF in OrbitNote.

No, OrbitNote only handles PDFs. Read&Write can however be used with Bookshare and EPUB files.

No, OrbitNote is a standalone product. However it can be used in conjunction with Read&Write as part of the Complete Literacy Toolkit. Also, (coming soon) with Equatio to make content more accessible and engaging across all subject areas.

Yes, there's OrbitNote Modern and OrbitNote Classic. OrbitNote Modern includes more advanced tools, stronger accessibility features, a more streamlined design, and improvements built to support changing needs in education and work. Use our OrbitNote Classic vs OrbitNote Modern comparison to see more details of the differences between the two versions.

Making a PDF accessible is simple with OrbitNote. First, use OCR scanning to convert printed text into a fully readable digital format. OrbitNote then allows you to enhance the document’s accessibility with tools like Text-to-speech, which reads the text aloud, and highlighting for easier navigation. Additionally, features like vocabulary support ensure that learners can engage with the content at their own pace. Whether for students with learning differences or those who need extra support, OrbitNote makes content is accessible for everyone.

You can edit a PDF by using annotation software that allows you to add text, highlights, drawings, and comments directly to the document. OrbitNote makes PDF editing simple with intuitive tools that let students type, draw, highlight, and add shapes or images to any PDF document.

You can translate a PDF by using a PDF reader with built-in translation tools that convert text from one language to another. OrbitNote includes an integrated Translator feature that allows students to translate words and passages directly within PDF documents for improved comprehension.

You can annotate a PDF by using software that lets you add notes, comments, highlights, and drawings to the document. OrbitNote provides comprehensive PDF annotation tools, including sticky notes, text boxes, freehand drawing, and highlighting, to help students engage with learning materials.

You can highlight a PDF by selecting text and applying a highlighting tool to mark important information. OrbitNote includes multiple highlighter colors that students can use to identify key points, organize information, and support active reading strategies.

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) scanning is a technology that converts printed or handwritten text from images or scanned documents into editable, readable digital text. OrbitNote's OCR Scanning feature transforms printed materials into accessible, interactive PDFs that students can read aloud, annotate, and engage with using assistive technology tools.

You can OCR a PDF by using scanning software that recognizes and converts printed text into digital, editable text. OrbitNote's OCR Scanning feature automatically processes scanned documents and images, transforming them into accessible PDFs with selectable text that works with text-to-speech and other learning support tools.

An accessible PDF is a document that can be read and navigated by all users, including those using assistive technology like screen readers and text-to-speech tools. OrbitNote creates accessible PDFs through OCR scanning and provides accessibility features like read-aloud functionality, customizable views, and annotation tools that remove barriers for students with diverse learning needs.

You can text-to-speech a PDF by using a PDF reader with built-in audio functionality that reads text aloud. OrbitNote includes natural-sounding text-to-speech that allows students to listen to any PDF document, supporting learners with dyslexia, reading difficulties, or anyone who benefits from multi-sensory learning.

You can check if a PDF is accessible by testing whether the text can be selected, read by screen readers, and navigated with assistive technology. OrbitNote ensures PDF accessibility by converting scanned documents through OCR, providing text-to-speech functionality, and offering tools that work for all learners regardless of their learning needs.