Make any book accessible with PictoPress
PictoPress is an affordable, easy-to-use tool for creating symbol-supported books and visual materials for students with communication, language, and learning needs — including AAC users. Add picture symbols to any existing story, or build your own custom resources from scratch.
No credit card required. Free plan available — no time limit.
See symbols in action
Type a sentence below and instantly generate a symbol sentence strip — just like PictoPress does in your books.
Press Enter or click Generate to create a symbol strip for your sentence.
Make your sentence strips even more accessible
The free demo uses standard symbols and fonts. Sign up to personalise every strip for your students.
Dyslexia-friendly fonts
Apply OpenDyslexic, Lexie Readable, Atkinson Hyperlegible, and more to every sentence strip — so your symbols are always paired with the most readable text for your students.
Custom images as symbols
Upload your own photos or illustrations to use as symbols for any word. Perfect for personalised vocabulary, real-object photos, and classroom-specific visuals.
Everything you need to create accessible materials
PictoPress gives teachers, therapists, and caregivers professional-quality tools in a simple, approachable interface — so you can spend less time on production and more time with your students.
Drag-and-Drop Symbol Editor
Place picture symbols, text, images, and speech bubbles onto any page with a simple drag-and-drop interface. No design experience needed.
Supports AAC & Communication Needs
Create symbol-supported books, visual schedules, social stories, and communication boards tailored to each student's needs.
Classroom & Therapy Ready
Used by special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and caregivers in real classrooms and clinic settings.
Cloud Saving & Autosave
Your work saves automatically every few seconds. Access your projects from any device — at school, at home, or on the go.
AI Background Removal
Clean up any image with one click using AI — perfect for creating clear, distraction-free symbol visuals. Available on Premium plans.
Safe & Private
Your materials and student resources are encrypted and stored securely. You decide what gets shared publicly and what stays private.
From any story to an accessible book — in minutes
No specialist software. No steep learning curve. Just a straightforward workflow that fits into your day.
Step 01: Choose a story or start from scratch
Upload pages from an existing book, import a PDF, or start with a blank canvas. PictoPress works with materials you already have.
Step 02: Add symbols, text, and visual supports
Drag picture symbols, text labels, speech bubbles, and images onto each page. Resize, recolour, and position everything exactly where you need it.
Step 03: Export and use in your classroom or session
Download your finished book as a high-resolution file, print it, or share it digitally. Your adapted materials are ready in minutes, not hours.
Made for the people who support learners every day
PictoPress is used in special education classrooms, therapy rooms, and homes by the professionals and families who know their students best.
Special Education Teachers
Adapt classroom books and reading materials with picture symbols so every student can follow along — regardless of reading level or communication method.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Build personalised social stories, AAC-aligned books, and visual supports that reinforce therapy goals and carry over into the classroom.
Parents & Caregivers
Create symbol-supported books about your child's daily routines, upcoming events, or favourite stories — without needing any design skills.
Occupational Therapists
Design visual schedules, step-by-step task guides, and adapted activity books that support independence and reduce anxiety for students.
Affordable access for every educator
PictoPress is priced so that cost is never a barrier. Start free with no time limit, or upgrade for high-resolution print exports and AI tools. Schools and organisations get team-wide access at a flat monthly rate.
Education
For schools, therapy practices, and organisations supporting multiple users
- Everything in Premium
- Custom seat count for your team
- Organisation admin portal
- Classroom & group management
- Bulk export for all members
- Dedicated onboarding support
- Invoice billing available
- Custom branding options
Education pricing is custom — contact us to discuss seat count, onboarding, and invoicing. Access is granted after setup.