Coming May 2025
Make Easy Read Happen - Fast
People with learning disabilities are often the last to get information — or don’t get it at all. EasyMaker is changing that. It gives you a fast, friendly way to turn everyday information into Easy Read - so more people can understand, be included, and take part.
What is EasyMaker?
Creating Easy Read usually takes days. EasyMaker does it in minutes.
Upload a document, paste in some text, enter a website link, or describe your topic - and EasyMaker builds a full Easy Read Pack, ready to download or share.
It’s not a replacement for co-produced work - it fills the gap when nothing else exists.
Real World Examples
Imagine you’re a pharmacist. A customer with a learning disability comes in and asks about their condition. You give advice - but you’ve got nothing to send them away with.
That’s where EasyMaker comes in. In minutes, you could create a simple, clear explanation they can take home, read, and understand. The same goes for:
- Appointment letters
- Complaint procedures
- Important policies
- News stories
- Support materials for meetings
Whatever the challenge - a tight deadline, a specific format, or just making life easier - EasyMaker gives you expert tools that help you create great accessible information, fast.
EasyMaker Formats
Select the formats that best suit your project or unlock the complete set with a token bundle - PDF, Website, Plain English, Audio, Mobile Friendly and Flash Cards.
Smart Image Matching
EasyMaker suggests images to match your text - but you’re always in control. If something doesn’t quite fit, you can quickly swap it, search the full Photosymbols library, or generate a brand new image using our custom-designed AI image tool. It creates clean, realistic pictures with no clutter or distractions - ideal for Easy Read.
Pay As You Go
You start by paying 1 EasyMaker token per A4 page for your Easy Read PDF - this is your base output. From there, you can unlock extra formats if and when you need them:
• ✍️ Plain English version – 2 tokens
• 🌍 Web version – 2 tokens
• 🎧 Audio version – 2 tokens
• 📱 Mobile-friendly version with read-aloud – 5 tokens
• 🧷 Unlock all formats together – 10 tokens (best value)
✔️ Tokens can be shared across your team
✔️ No expiry date – use them whenever you like
Make Easy Read in Minutes
You don’t need any training or special software - EasyMaker is designed to be simple and intuitive. Just follow these steps:
1. Create your EasyMaker account - It’s quick and free to sign up.
2. Buy tokens – Add credit to your account to start creating content.
3. Choose your source – upload a document, paste in text, enter a website link, or describe your topic.
4. Let EasyMaker do the hard part – Our assistant creates your Easy Read PDF.
5. Review and adjust images – Swap pictures if needed, or generate new ones using our built-in image tool.
6. Unlock extra formats – Add a Plain English version, website, audio, mobile version or flashcards - whatever suits your audience best.
You’ll get a clean, accessible set of materials ready to print, share, or send online.
Who It's For
EasyMaker is built for anyone who needs to make information more inclusive.
Whether you’re a frontline worker writing a letter, a communications team launching a new campaign, or a charity creating health guides — EasyMaker helps you reach more people with clear, accessible content.
It’s used by:
• 🏥 NHS Trusts and GP surgeries
• 🧑🏫 Schools, colleges and SEND services
• 🧑⚖️ Local authorities and public services
• 🏢 Charities, CICs and support organisations
• 🧑💼 Businesses looking to improve accessibility
You don’t need to be an expert in Easy Read or accessibility - EasyMaker helps you get it right, quickly and simply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EasyMaker?
EasyMaker makes it simple to turn information into clear, accessible Easy Read content. Upload text, paste information, link to a website — or simply describe a topic. EasyMaker will guide you every step of the way to create a clear, easy-to-share Easy Read pack.
Do I need special skills to use EasyMaker?
No. EasyMaker is designed to be simple and friendly. If you can use basic online tools like email or Word, you'll find it easy to get started.
How does the token system work?
EasyMaker uses tokens to power different actions, such as creating a document or generating a custom image. You'll always see clearly how many tokens an action will use before you confirm. You can top up your account anytime you need from our token page.
How much do tokens cost?
You can buy tokens in different-sized bundles depending on your needs. See the options and prices on our token page. Buy the number you need — or stock up and save with bigger bundles.
Do tokens expire?
No, your tokens stay safely in your account until you use them — they don’t expire.
Can I share tokens with other people?
Yes. If you work in the same organisation and share the same email domain (for example, @charity.org.uk), you can share tokens across your team.
Can I get a refund for used or unused tokens?
No. Once purchased, tokens are non-refundable — whether they have been used or not.
What do I get when I make an Easy Read pack?
You can download your Easy Read pack in different formats, including A4 PDF, mobile-friendly version, web version, and audio. You can also share direct links by email, text, or add them to your website.
Can I add my own logos and branding?
Yes. You can add your organisation’s logo and set your brand colours in your EasyMaker settings. These will then be used on your cover pages.
Can I edit my document later?
Once a document is finished, it stays set. However, you can duplicate any document in your EasyMaker library and make changes to the copy whenever you like.
Who owns the Easy Read packs I create?
The text and generated text you upload are yours. Photosymbols Ltd retains the copyright to any images, but you are fully licensed to use them inside your EasyMaker documents as much as you like, with no extra costs or restrictions.
Is EasyMaker secure? What happens to my uploaded content?
Your content is securely stored in your EasyMaker account. We do not share, sell, or use your uploaded documents, generated text, or converted packs for any purpose other than delivering the service to you. For more details, please see our Privacy Notice.
Can I use EasyMaker images in other projects?
If you also have a Photosymbols subscription, yes — you can use the images more widely under your subscription licence. Otherwise, EasyMaker images are licensed for use only inside the documents you create with EasyMaker.
What happens to images I generate with AI inside EasyMaker?
You can reuse your generated images in your EasyMaker documents. Some of the best AI-generated images may be manually reviewed and added to the Photosymbols library to help improve the quality for everyone.
What if I get stuck?
The best way to get help is to email us at ask@photosymbols.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
What happens if I’m not happy with a conversion?
Most of the time, you’ll find you can easily tweak the text and images to create a document you’re happy with. If you’re not satisfied after making changes, you can reject the document. When you reject a document, you won’t be charged any tokens, and you’ll have the option to leave feedback to tell us what went wrong — whether it’s the text, the images, or something else. Your feedback helps us to keep improving EasyMaker for everyone. Please note: Tokens you spend on generating images are not refunded if you reject a document, but generate images are saved to your Personal images library, ready for you to reuse in future packs at no extra cost.
Is there a guide or tutorial to help me?
We’re creating a free online course to help you get started with EasyMaker — coming soon!
Where can I read the full EasyMaker Licence Agreement?
You can find it here: EasyMaker Licence Agreement.
Is EasyMaker accessible for people using assistive technology?
We are working hard to make EasyMaker accessible to as many people as possible. If you have any specific access needs or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you.