Help Page: DAISY Format Explained (3:00)
This 3 Minute video is an introduction to the use of DAISY files.
Transcript: What is DAISY Format?
Presenter: What is DAISY Format?
DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) is a format for digital talking books, designed to be accessible to individuals with print disabilities, such as those who are blind, low vision or dyslexic.
DAISY books are more advanced than regular audiobooks, because the book includes both text and audio being read simultaneously, the DAISY reader can highlight the text as the audio plays, improving comprehension.
Users can search for individual words or phrases within the book, place bookmarks for quick and easy return, modify settings such as playback speed, change the font size, line spacing, the background text and highlight colors, and additional features to customize the reading experience.
To download DAISY format from jw.org. Go to the website www.JW.org
In the search feature type in the name of the publication. For example, 'Enjoy Life Forever!'
Once the page loads, click on the publication. Locate download options and click the first option for publication downloads.
The following list will appear PDF, EPUB, JWPUB, RTF, BRL, and DAISY. Click DAISY. Then click zip. This will be a .zip file containing the book's contents.
Save the file to your computer or device. It can often be located in downloads in the file section.
To read or listen to a DAISY book, you will need a DAISY-compatible reader.
Some popular DAISY readers include AMIS (Adaptive Multimedia Information System): A free, open-source DAISY reader for Windows.
DAISY players like Victor Reader or Plextalk or NLS Players:
Hardware devices specifically designed for playing DAISY books.
Mobile apps: Apps like "Dolphin EasyReader" or "Voice Dream Reader" These can read DAISY books on smartphones and tablets.
Using DAISY books can greatly enhance accessibility for users with print disabilities. Whether you’re using a computer, mobile device, or dedicated player, the process generally involves downloading the book, opening it in DAISY-compatible software or hardware, and then using navigation tools to read or listen to the content.