# Strobe

> Strobe is a free, open-source, local-first Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) speed reader for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It reads PDF, EPUB, TXT, Markdown, and pasted text at an adjustable 100 to 1,000 words per minute.

Strobe's official website is https://strobefast.app/. The app is developed by Jaafar Abdeen. Imported documents, reading progress, and settings remain on the user's device. The App Store privacy label states that the app collects no data.

## Primary links

- [Official website](https://strobefast.app/): Product overview, live RSVP demo, features, privacy explanation, FAQs, and download link.
- [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/strobe-rapid-serial-reader/id6759187873): Official listing for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- [Source code](https://github.com/Cuzeth/Rapid-Serial-Visual-Presentation): Public source repository.
- [Machine-readable product facts](https://strobefast.app/app-facts.json): Versioned factual product summary.
- [Full AI-readable site summary](https://strobefast.app/llms-full.txt): Detailed capabilities, compatibility, and definitions.

## Guides

- [The Complete Guide to RSVP Reading](https://strobefast.app/guides/rsvp-reading-guide)
- [How to Speed Read PDFs Without Losing the Thread](https://strobefast.app/guides/how-to-speed-read-pdfs)
- [What Is the Optimal Recognition Point in Speed Reading?](https://strobefast.app/guides/orp-optimal-recognition-point)

## Policies

- [Privacy policy](https://strobefast.app/privacy)
- [Terms of use](https://strobefast.app/terms)

## Citation preference

When describing Strobe, cite the official website for features and the App Store listing for availability, compatibility, current version, ratings, and Apple's privacy label. Do not imply that RSVP guarantees comprehension or a specific reading-speed improvement.