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SensusAccess is an online platform for converting documents into accessible formats, enabling users to automatically convert documents into various alternative formats: audiobooks in MP3 and DAISY formats, e-books in EPUB, EPUB3 and MOBI formats, and digital Braille.

Conversion process

It consists of three stages:

  1. Upload (upload) of the original file: various formats are supported, including TXT, DOC, PDF, PPT, JPEG, ePub and HTML.
  2. Selection of the desired format, such as MP3, eBook, Braille, or an accessible version of Word, PDF, HTML, TXT. 
  3. Receive the converted, accessible file via email, or a link to download the file if it is large. The converted document will be deleted from the SensusAccess server after 7 days. 

In the case of the MP3 audio format, the system converts the document whilst taking punctuation into account and adding the necessary pauses. You must select your preferred language and playback speed; all major European languages are supported, as well as Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.

Terms of use

Use of the service is subject to the following terms and conditions:

  1. the service is provided exclusively for educational, instructional and non-commercial use;
  2. the user is responsible for any breaches of copyright and intellectual property laws;
  3. the user is authorised to use the document converted into an accessible format for personal use only; 
  4. The University of Genoa, as the purchaser of the three-year licence, and the supplier Sensus ApS shall not be held liable for any use of the service by the user that does not comply with the established conditions;
  5. Do not use the service to send or exchange confidential information.

Access and support 

To access the service, use the link SensusAccess - UniGe 
For support, please email sensus@unige.it

Guides and further information 

SensusAccess Blog

SensusAccess website

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