Overview
Seeing AI is a free app from Microsoft designed for the blind and low-vision community. Pointing the phone camera at the world, users hear short text read aloud, documents scanned with guidance, products identified by barcode and descriptions of scenes, people and currency.
Key features
- Instant reading of short text
- Document scanning with audio guidance
- Product recognition via barcodes
- Scene, person and currency descriptions
- Free to use
Who it’s for
People who are blind or have low vision and want an all-purpose visual assistant on their phone.
Pricing model
Free to use. Prices and limits change often, so always confirm on the official website.
Things to consider
- Features and languages vary by platform and region.
- Recognition quality depends on lighting and camera angle.
- Not a substitute for mobility aids.
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