Arabic screen reader testing
Arabic screen reader testing, the way blind users really hear your service
Automated tools cannot tell you how your Arabic pages sound. We test your websites, apps and documents with NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver and TalkBack, using Arabic voices, and show you exactly where users get lost.
What we check
What we listen for
The right voice
Arabic text is read with an Arabic voice and English text with an English voice.
Reading order
Content is read from right to left, in the order a sighted user would see it.
Names and labels
Every button, link, field and image has a clear name in the right language.
Structure
Headings, lists, tables and landmarks let users jump quickly to what they need.
Forms and messages
Instructions, errors and confirmations are announced at the right moment.
Mixed text and numbers
Numbers, dates, prices and English terms inside Arabic text are read correctly.
Screen readers and devices
The tools your users use
| Screen reader | Platform | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NVDA | Windows | Websites, web apps and PDFs |
| JAWS | Windows | Websites, web apps, PDFs and Office documents |
| VoiceOver | iPhone, iPad and Mac | Mobile apps and websites |
| TalkBack | Android | Mobile apps and websites |
How it works
From recording to fixes
Choose the journeys
We agree the key tasks users must complete, such as applying for a service or paying a fee.
Test with real screen readers
Our experts complete each task with screen readers, in Arabic and English.
Report what users hear
You receive each problem with what the screen reader said, why it is a barrier and how to fix it.
Support the fixes
We answer your developers' questions while they fix the issues.
Why Arabic is different
Problems English-only testers miss
Wrong language
Pages without the right language setting make screen readers read Arabic as nonsense.
Reversed order
Layouts built for left-to-right can be read in the wrong order in Arabic.
Broken PDF text
Many Arabic PDFs store text in a way screen readers cannot decode.
Icons and direction
Arrows, sliders and progress steps can point the wrong way in right-to-left pages.
Learn more in Why Arabic is different, or hear the difference in our screen reader simulation.
Questions
Common questions
Is screen reader testing part of an audit?
Yes. Every accessibility audit includes screen reader testing. You can also order focused screen reader testing for key journeys.
Which screen readers do you use?
NVDA and JAWS on Windows, VoiceOver on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and TalkBack on Android.
Do you test in Arabic and English?
Yes. We test both languages, including pages that mix Arabic and English.
Can you test our PDF documents?
Yes. We check how screen readers read your Arabic and English PDFs, and we can fix them.
How do we start?
Send us your website or app and the main tasks users do. We reply within 1 working day.
Hear your service the way your users do
Send us your website or app. We reply within 1 working day.