Paste. Listen. Understand.
Paste a text: I'll draw its concept map and explain it out loud. Free, no account — built for dyslexia.
How it works
Three steps, one thread
Paste a text
See the map
Listen to the explanation
Built for people who read differently
- High-readability font (Lexend)
- Explains the map, box by box
- No account, no sign-up
- Your library stays on your device
Designed for dyslexia and other learning differences, following the British Dyslexia Association's guidelines.
The same thread, on every screen
A hungry fox was walking through the countryside, looking for food. Suddenly she saw a bunch of ripe grapes hanging from a tall vine.
She tried again: once, twice, three times. Nothing worked — the grapes stayed out of reach.
Why it's free
Made at home, not by a company
Filo was built at home, for a student for whom reading takes twice the effort. There's no company behind it: no ads, no credits to buy, no data sold.
An assistive tool should be within everyone's reach, like a notebook. That's why Filo is free and has no account — and it stays that way.
Frequently asked questions
Is Filo free?
Yes, completely: no account, no credit card, no trial that turns into a subscription. You just use it.
Do I need an account?
No. Open the page, paste your text and listen. Your library of texts stays saved on your device only.
What happens to the texts I paste?
They are used only to generate the map and the voice, with no profile attached: Filo does not know who you are. The library with your texts stays in your device’s browser.
Can it help with dyslexia?
Filo was built for exactly this: concept maps, read-aloud and a high-legibility font are the same supports schools recommend for dyslexic students — the tools you may find named in an IEP or 504 plan in the US, or in SEN support plans in the UK. Talk to whoever supports your child’s learning about using it for everyday study.
Does it work with PDFs?
Yes: upload a .pdf, .txt or .md file and Filo extracts the text. You can also print the map or save it as a PDF with one tap.
Can the voice read the map out loud — not just the text?
Yes, and that’s the part other tools don’t do: most text-to-speech apps read a document top to bottom. Filo walks the concept map box by box, explaining each idea and highlighting every word as it speaks.
Can my child use the printed map as cue cards for a class talk?
Many families do exactly that: print the map and use it as a one-page prompt for presentations. Whether notes are allowed in a graded talk is up to the teacher, so check first.
Does it work without internet?
Texts you have already opened stay readable offline, and you can install Filo on your home screen like a real app. Creating new maps needs an internet connection.
Who’s behind Filo? Why is it free?
Filo was built at home, for a student with dyslexia, and there is no company behind it: no ads, no credits to buy, no data resold. It is free because a support tool like this should be within everyone’s reach.