ELLAWhat ELLA is and what it can do
ELLA changes a document into a form that a person can read. You upload a file and say in plain words what you want. ELLA makes it, and replies in the chat.
AUTODOTS LTD, a company in London, runs ELLA. It is made for disabled people and the people who support them.
What you can ask for
- Large print in a size you choose. See large print.
- Braille as a BRF or PEF file, in UEB grade 1 or grade 2, with maths. See braille.
- Plain language rewrites. See easy read.
- An accessible Word file, PDF, EPUB or web page. See Word and PDF, EPUB and HTML.
You can also ask ELLA to check a file without changing it. It lists what it found.
What you can upload
ELLA reads Word, PDF, PowerPoint, HTML, EPUB, OpenDocument, image and TeX files. It also reads braille files, so it can check them. The supported files page has the full list.
How a request works
- You upload a file and write what you want, for example "make this large print at 18 point".
- ELLA may ask a question if your request could mean more than one thing.
- ELLA makes the files.
- You download them and read the reply.
The upload guide covers each step.
What to keep in mind
ELLA uses artificial intelligence, and it can make mistakes. The terms of service name the places to take special care: braille, maths, diagrams, text read from scans. A person who knows the reader should check anything important before it is used.
ELLA does not tell you that a document is "accessible" or "compliant". Ask about its work in the chat and check important results with a person.
You must be 13 or over to have your own account. See who can use ELLA.
Still stuck?
Browse the help centre, or contact support and say what you were trying to do.