Take documents to the next level
OrbitNote Modern is a dynamic PDF editor that transforms the way you work with documents. Easily modify, annotate, and convert files while creating an accessible and collaborative workspace for all.
Enhance learning and collaboration
Empower students and teachers with tools designed for improved accessibility.
Make PDFs more accessible
Quickly turn printed text into PDFs with our OCR scanning feature. OrbitNote takes care of rest. It’s a simple way to make content accessible for all learners. Students can easily use tools for text-to-speech, highlighting and vocabulary support across all subjects.
Help students learn and share ideas
Students can express their ideas by typing or drawing on PDFs, helping with planning and learning. They can also highlight key points to improve comprehension and study effectively. Students can also add shapes or images to their work to make it more creative and interactive.
Boosts productivity, connections and collaboration
Students can use OrbitNote tools to ask for help and pinpoint areas where they need support. Pen-and-paper projects can be transformed into digital spaces, making it easy to collaborate.
Features
The PDF editor tool making documents accessible for everyone
Annotation tools
Highlighters
Colour-code important notes and easily collect in one space for summarising research and creating bibliographies.
Freehand drawing
Scribble and draw directly onto PDFs to express ideas, creatively collaborate or highlight important information.
Shapes drawing
Create circles, rectangles and lines with customised lines and fill colour.
One-click OCR scanning
Easily convert printed text into readable and interactive PDFs.
Text
Easily type onto PDFs to add notes, complete assignments, or make edits.
Add image
Insert images into interactive PDFs to enhance content, add visual aids or illustrate ideas.
Literacy tools
Dictionary
Provides definitions to improve comprehension and writing. Definitions can even be read aloud.
Text-to-speech
Reads words, passages, or whole documents aloud with dual colour highlighting to help keep track and focus.
Screenshot Reader
Converts inaccessible text to accessible text through OCR.
Screen Mask
Tints your screen and provides a reading light that follows your mouse pointer, to help improve focus.
Translator
Allows single words to be translated into a wide selection of languages. Language can be selected in the Options menu.
Digital tools for the classroom
The OrbitNote toolbar works alongside top platforms, including Google Classroom.
Did you know you can integrate OrbitNote + Read&Write?
Improve accessibility and engagement in PDFs using the powerful tools of Read&Write alongside OrbitNote. OrbitNote allows educators to enhance PDF documents with annotation tools, while providing students with the support they need using the full range of Read&Write tools they already know and love.
Pricing options
All plans include:
- Access to all premium features.
- Integrates with Google Classroom.
- Onboarding and training academy.
- Support and customer care team.
For a custom quotation to match your school or institution, please contact Sales.
Trusted by leading educators
If we didn't have OrbitNote, or Chromebooks in general, I would dread coming to school every day. It has really helped me to get my ideas down and I think it's necessary for people like me, but it helps everyone."
Freddy, Year 6 student, Cheam Fields Primary Academy
Frequently asked questions
Why is OrbitNote described as the best PDF editor software?
OrbitNote is considered one of the best PDF editor software tools because it allows you to easily annotate, edit, and make PDFs interactive. It’s designed with educators in mind, offering features like OCR scanning to convert printed text into accessible content. It also has text-to-speech tools, real-time collaboration features, and the ability to leave text and voice comments. OrbitNote makes PDFs not only easier to interact with but also more accessible for all learners.
Does OrbitNote work with Google Classroom?
Yes, OrbitNote has a seamless integration with Google Classroom that allows students to complete PDF worksheets using a variety of annotation tools, and allows teachers to review their work and provide feedback right from Google Classroom.
Does OrbitNote work with iOS or in Office 365?
OrbitNote works with Office 365, so Microsoft users can sign into OrbitNote with their Microsoft account and use it with PDFs in OneDrive. In the future, we plan to make OrbitNote compatible on iOS as well.
Can OrbitNote be deployed by an Admin?
Yes, OrbitNote can be deployed easily by an admin so teacher and student users do not need to install anything.
How can PDFs with annotations be shared?
You can share annotated PDFs with other users through Google Drive, OneDrive, Google Classroom or your Learning Management Systems. Make sure that the user you are sharing with has OrbitNote installed as well, in order to see the annotations.
For sharing with users that don’t have OrbitNote, you can use the download button and select the option to include your annotations. This will include all annotations, drawings, text, highlights, signatures and images in a new copy of the PDF.
Can annotations be physically printed out?
Yes, your annotations and highlights will be included when you print a PDF in OrbitNote.
Does OrbitNote work with Bookshare and EPUB files?
No, OrbitNote only handles PDFs. Read&Write can however be used with Bookshare and EPUB files.
Is OrbitNote part of Read&Write or Equatio?
No, OrbitNote is a standalone product. However it can be used in conjunction with Read&Write and, coming soon, Equatio to make content more accessible and engaging across all subject areas.
Is there a trial period available to new users?
Yes! You can begin your free 30 day premium trial of OrbitNote here.
How do I make a PDF accessible with OrbitNote?
Making a PDF accessible is simple with OrbitNote. First, use OCR scanning to convert printed text into a fully readable digital format. OrbitNote then allows you to enhance the document’s accessibility with tools like Text-to-speech, which reads the text aloud, and highlighting for easier navigation. Additionally, features like vocabulary support ensure that learners can engage with the content at their own pace. Whether for students with learning differences or those who need extra support, OrbitNote makes content is accessible for everyone.