IRISPen Family Series - Scan. Read Aloud. Translate. Learn.
The IRISPen Family Series brings together IRIS’s portable pen scanners, reading pens, and translator pens designed for students, educators, professionals, and people with dyslexia. Scan a line of text like a highlighter, then save it, listen to it, and translate it—even offline.
What is an IRISPen?
An IRISPen is a handheld pen scanner that captures printed text (and on some models numbers, tables, images, and barcodes) and converts it into editable digital text using IRIS OCR technology—ideal when you want to avoid retyping and improve speed, focus, and accessibility.
IRISPen Reader 8 — Offline Reading Pen & Pen Scanner
Best for: Education, inclusive learning, dyslexia support, offline use
The IRISPen Reader 8 is a stand-alone pen scanner & reading pen with a touchscreen, designed to help users scan, OCR, and listen without needing Wi‑Fi.
Key features
- Scan to Text & Save (offline) — export to computer
- DYS Text-to-Speech with highlighting (offline)
- Live Recording for classes/lectures (save as audio notes)
- Photo OCR (capture text via photo and convert to editable text)
- Offline mode for security + GDPR-friendly workflow (no foreign cloud server)
Key specs
- OCR offline: 48 languages
- DYS text-to-speech offline: 5 languages (EN/FR/DE/IT/ES)
- Photo OCR offline: 15 languages
- Battery: 1200 mAh, 6–8 hours working time, 5–7 days standby
- Storage: 16 GB (expandable via micro‑SD)
- Resolution: 90 dpi | Scanning speed: 120 fps | Font size: 5–23 pt
- In the box: USB‑C cable, USB‑C earphones, carrying case
IRISPen Air 8 — Portable Pen Scanner & Translator
Key Features
- Scan to Text & Save: Scan lines of text directly, save them on the device, and export them to your computer as Text, Word, or PDF files
- Scan Translation: Translate scanned lines of text instantly in up to 16 languages without needing an internet connection
- Photo Translation: Capture images using the built-in 5MP camera and watch the text within translate instantly offline into 16 languages
- DYS Text-to-Speech: Instantly read aloud and highlight scanned text to support learning, exam anxiety, and dyslexia assistance
- Collins English Dictionary & Favourites: Scan to look up word definitions offline and save key terms to your Favourites for quick reference
- MP3 Player: Import and play MP3 audio files directly on your device
- IRISPen Connect (Bluetooth): Scan via Bluetooth directly into the IRISPen software on iOS, Android, Windows, or macOS without requiring an internet connection
Key Specs
- Offline OCR (Optical Character Recognition): Supports text recognition in 48 languages
- Offline Translation (Scan & Photo): Supports 15 to 16 languages (including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, Japanese, and Mandarin)
- Offline DYS Text-to-Speech: Available in 9 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Romanian, and Japanese)
- Display: 3.5-inch (8.89 cm) IPS wide touchscreen (larger than the Reader 8’s 3.38-inch display)
- Memory & Storage: 32 GB ROM with 2 GB RAM (double the ROM of the Reader 8)
- It includes a microSD card slot for further expansion (SD card is not included)
- Battery: 1500 mAh Polymer Li-ion batteryproviding 6–8 hours of active working time and 5–7 days of standby
- Audio Output: Bluetooth-only earphones (Bluetooth headset is not included in the box, unlike the Reader 8 which includes a wired USB-C headset)
- Scanning Resolution: 120 dpi (compared to the Reader 8’s 90 dpi)
- Scanning Speed: 120 frames per second (fps)
- Scanning Font Size: Supports text from 3.5 to 25 point (wider range than the Reader 8’s 5–23 pt)
- Physical Specs: 15.6 x 4.3 x 1.4 cm (6.14 x 1.69 x 0.55 in.) and weighs 80 grams (0.17 lbs)
- In the Box: IRISPen Air 8 scanner, USB-C cable, getting started booklet, and getting started ribbon, packaged inside a protective carrying case/pouch
- Bundled Software: Includes Readiris PDF software to help convert scanned documents into PDFs on Windows or macOS
IRISPen Reader 8 — Offline Reading Pen & Pen Scanner
Education
Best for: Education, inclusive learning, dyslexia support, offline use
The IRISPen Reader 8 is a stand-alone pen scanner & reading pen with a touchscreen, designed to help users scan, OCR, and listen without needing Wi‑Fi.
Scan
Scan and save excerpts from textbooks or worksheets
Read
Read aloud for focus and comprehension
Reduce
Reduce exam stress with quick reading assistance (assistive workflows)
Offline
Offline text-to-speech and highlighted reading (supported models)
Portable
Portable, easy-to-use reading assistance in class or at home
Capture
Capture printed text into documents without retyping
Scan
Scan table lines and structured data into spreadsheets (model dependent)
Multilingual Workflows
Multilingual workflows: scan + translate (model dependent)
FAQ's
Your Questions Answered
Is IRISPen usable without internet?
Yes—IRISPen Reader 8 and IRISPen Air 8 support offline OCR and offline assistive functions (and Air 8 supports offline translation in supported languages).
Which IRISPen is best for dyslexia support?
Both IRISPen Reader 8 and IRISPen Air 8 include DYS Text-to-Speech and reading assistance features; choose Reader 8 for simpler offline reading workflows, or Air 8 if you also need offline translation + Bluetooth.
Which devices are supported?
- IRISPen Reader 8: Windows 11/10 and macOS 12+ for the software suite and data access - IRISPen Air 8: Windows/macOS plus iOS & Android via Bluetooth workflows
How do I transfer scanned text and audio files from my IRISPen Reader 8 to a Mac?
Exporting files from your IRISPen Reader 8 to a Windows computer is a simple plug-and-play process. However, for macOS users, you will need to install a free third-party file transfer utility—such as Android File Transfer or a similar application—on your Mac first. Once installed, you can seamlessly access, copy, and organize all of your saved offline text scans and live voice recordings directly on your Mac.
Can I use the English dictionary on the IRISPen Air 8 without an internet connection?
Yes. The IRISPen Air 8 features a fully integrated Collins English Dictionary that works entirely offline. You can scan any word in a book or document to instantly look up its definition on the touchscreen without needing a Wi-Fi connection. Additionally, you can save frequently researched words to your Favourites menu on the device for quick reference and study later
Does the IRISPen come with headphones for classroom or library use?
If you need a quiet, distraction-free study environment, the IRISPen Reader 8 is the ideal choice. It comes packaged with a dedicated set of USB-C earphones in the box, allowing students to listen to DYS Text-to-Speech readings in busy classrooms or libraries. In contrast, the IRISPen Air 8 supports Bluetooth-only audio output and does not include a headset in the box, meaning you will need to pair it with your own wireless Bluetooth headphones
Can I record classroom lectures and audio notes directly on the IRISPen?
Yes, but only with the IRISPen Reader 8. The Reader 8 features a built-in Live Recording application that allows students to record class lectures or discussions and save them directly on the pen's 16 GB storage as offline audio notes. These audio files can also be exported to a computer. Note that the IRISPen Air 8 does not support live voice recording
Find your IRISPen
Whether you need an offline reading pen for learning support or a translator pen for multilingual work, the IRISPen family helps you scan faster, understand better, and work smarter.