Built for Physical Book Readers
No more juggling your phone and dictionary. Look up words without losing your place or breaking your reading flow.
Scan Any Book Page
Point your camera at any physical book page. Our OCR instantly recognizes all the words so you can tap to look up any unfamiliar term.
AI Memory Images
Each word gets a unique AI-generated visual mnemonic. These memorable images help cement definitions in your long-term memory.
Link Words to Books
Every word you save is connected to the book you found it in. Build a rich reading history that tracks your vocabulary growth over time.
Share & Discover
Share your favorite word discoveries with fellow readers. See what vocabulary others are learning from the books they love.
How Wordshelf Works
Learning new vocabulary has never been easier. Just four simple steps.
Scan a Book Page
Open the camera and photograph any page from your physical book. Our OCR technology will detect all the text.
Tap Any Word
All words on the page are highlighted. Simply tap the word you want to learn more about.
Get AI Definition
Receive a comprehensive definition powered by AI, tailored to the context of your book.
Save to Collection
The word is automatically saved to your personal collection with a unique AI-generated memory image.
Every Word Becomes a Memory
Our AI generates unique visual mnemonics for each word you learn, making vocabulary stick in your long-term memory. No more forgetting words you looked up yesterday.
- Context-aware definitions from your book
- Multiple art styles to match your taste
- Share discoveries with other readers
Loved by Book Lovers
“Finally, an app that gets it. I read physical books and hated having to switch to my phone to look up words. Now I just snap and tap!”
“The AI memory images are brilliant. I actually remember words now instead of looking them up over and over again.”
“I've tried every vocabulary app out there. This is the only one designed for people who actually read physical books.”
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