Kurzweil

Kurzweil 3000 is a comprehensive tool designed to support reading, writing, and learning for a variety of needs. GW faculty, staff, and students can easily access the web version by following these steps:

Open your web browser: For the best experience, use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
Visit the Kurzweil 3000 website: Go to kurzweil3000.com.
Sign in: Click on the "Sign in with Microsoft" button and log in using your GW email address and password.
Grant permissions: If prompted by the Microsoft authentication process, click "Yes" to allow permissions.
Complete authentication: Follow the GW authentication process as required.

If you encounter an error, double-check that you’re using the correct GW email and password, and ensure you’ve entered any required authentication codes correctly. If problems persist, contact us at [email protected].

Upon successful login, you will be automatically connected to your GW Kurzweil 3000 account.

Key Features of Kurzweil 3000

Optical Character Recognition (OCR): Convert printed text into digital format.
Multi-format reading support: Read the text in Word, PDF, EPUB, RTF, Daisy, and on the web.
Natural Text-to-Speech: Access 31 voices in over 18 languages and dialects.
Customizable text display: Adjust text appearance for better readability.
Study tools: Highlight text and export it into study guides or column notes.
Electronic notes: Add and print notes for study purposes.

Kurzweil Video Tutorials

How to Log into Kurzweil and Open Files
Organizing the Universal Library in Kurzweil
Using the Screen Reader in Kurzweil
Using Kurzweil to Read the Web
Creating Notes, Study Guides, and Bookmarks (web version content ends at 13:20)
From Highlights to Organized Quotes
Supporting Dyslexia with the Opendyslexic Font
Translation Tool
Reference Tools

Support and Resources

For troubleshooting or technical support, visit us during our virtual or in-person drop-in hours every Wednesday from 11 AM to 12 PM, or schedule an appointment by emailing [email protected].