From the world’s first digital newspaper for the visually impaired in 1979
– to the next generation of newspapers for everyone. Prenly makes the newspaper modern, accessible, and complete.Over 45 years of innovation
Prenly is part of Textalk Group, with roots going back to 1979. It all started with Henryk Rubinstein and a vision to make information accessible to people with visual impairments. That same year, the world’s first digital newspaper for the visually impaired was developed.

Groundbreaking innovations we’ve pioneered:

  • The world’s first digital newspaper for the visually impaired
  • One of the world’s first solutions for online conferencing
  • The Nordic region’s first e-commerce platform
  • The Nordic region’s first web-based survey platform
  • Sweden’s first web-based daily newspaper

What started as a mission to improve accessibility for the visually impaired has grown into something broader: using technology to empower people, communities, and media.Contact usNewspaper clipping from 1979 with the headline 'He makes the newspaper speak for the blind' and a photo of Henryk Rubinstein holding a newspaper.

Our love for the newspaper
We love the newspaper as a concept. For hundreds of years, it has looked almost the same, no matter where in the world you open it. Someone has selected the content for you, organized it page by page, giving you a coherent story about what’s happening in the world right now.

In a time when we all dig deeper into our own filters, the newspaper stands as a counterbalance – a common ground to gather around. It delivers what matters most, on a set day and time, creating rhythm in everyday life. When you close the last page, you’re done. Ready to face the world, talk with others, and join the conversations sparked by journalism.

This is the feeling we carry with us into the work on the next generation newspaper. A digital product that preserves the strength of tradition – the curation, the rhythm, the sense of wholeness – while at the same time using modern technology to become more accessible, more interactive, and more in tune with people’s lives today.
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We’re in 10 countries around the world
We’re a global team across 10 countries, working with great freedom, personal responsibility, and close collaboration. With us, you choose where, when, and how you work.

Do you enjoy technology and problem-solving? Then you could be part of our team, creating solutions that truly make a difference.Contact usWork with usTwo people in a video call surrounded by various country flags, symbolizing Prenly’s global team across 10 countries."Working at Textalk means having both freedom and responsibility in one package – the freedom to explore, create and grow, while also carrying the responsibility of building something together that truly makes a difference."
Fredrik Fastén, Help Desk Manager at Textalk Group
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Since our start in 1979, we’ve learned a lot. We stand on a strong foundation of organization, robust systems, and deep technical expertise. With curiosity and drive, we take on the challenges of tomorrow to keep creating solutions that truly make a difference.Contact usTwo men talking outdoors, one gesturing while they are in discussion.Woman holding a bottle and smiling while talking to a man, with several people in the background at an event.
What we do today
Today, Prenly is used by newspaper publishers across the Nordics and Europe to create and distribute digital newspapers, magazines, and special editions.
We build systems for:
  • Publishing: transforming PDFs into digital, readable, and accessible content.
  • Accessibility: adjustable text size, text-to-speech, and other features that make newspapers accessible to more people.
  • Experience: apps and web solutions that bring all parts of the newspaper together in a unified way.

In addition, we offer integrations with external systems to manage users, subscriptions, and authentication in a flexible way. Contact us




Our way of working


Building Prenly is not about chasing quick wins or growing at any cost. For us, it’s more important to grow sustainably, with care and a long-term perspective.

We are a remote-first company, with colleagues in ten different countries. We are entirely self-financed and free from external owners, which means we set our own direction – without compromise.

What unites us is curiosity, lifelong learning, and the drive to create something meaningful for others. Here, there is room to follow your passion, to grow, and to contribute to something that truly makes a difference.

For us, Prenly is more than just work. It’s time well spent – together.

— Jens Halvarsson, CEO, Textalk Group