technology
NVDA
NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is a free, open-source Windows screen reader developed by NV Access (Australia) since 2006; second-most-used screen reader globally per WebAIM's 2024 survey (~38% share) and the standard reference for accessibility testing because it is free and easily installed.
About NVDA
Released under the GPL. Reads HTML, PDF, Microsoft Office, and most Windows applications. Drives most automated screen-reader testing tools.
Citations
- NV Access — NV Access
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