Supported file types
Make sure that your files are in a supported format before you start. Supported types vary by method:
- Mobile and desktop apps: PDF, EPUB.
- Web app (my.remarkable.com): PDF, EPUB, JPG, PNG (Note: JPG and PNG files are automatically converted to PDF when imported).
- USB transfer: PDF, EPUB, rmdoc.
- Exporting and emailing: PDF, PNG, SVG, plain text.
The maximum file size for transfer is 100 MB for USB transfer and web app (my.remarkable.com). To transfer files over 100 MB, use a companion app (mobile/desktop).
Transferring files using the mobile app
iPhone
1. Open a supported file (PDF or EPUB) on your phone.
2. Tap the Share icon.
3. Select Import with reMarkable from the list of apps.
Android
Directly from the reMarkable app:
1. Open the app and tap Import.
2. Select the PDF or EPUB file you want to transfer.
3. Tap Accept to allow file access.
From another app:
1. Open the file on your phone.
2. Tap the Share icon.
Choose Import with reMarkable.
Transferring files using the desktop app
Import files
1. On your computer, open the reMarkable desktop app.
2. Click Import in the top menu and select your file. You can also just drag and drop the file directly into the app window.
Export files
1. Select the file you want to export.
2. Right-click the file (or click the options menu in the top bar) and choose your preferred format: Export as PDF, Export as PNG, or Export as SVG.
Choose a destination folder on your computer and click save.
Transferring files with the web app
If you don't have the apps installed, you can use your browser:
1. Go to http://app.remarkable.com and log in.
2. Drag a file into the list to upload it, or click Drag and drop or browse your files to select them manually.
Transferring files with a USB cable
1. Connect your paper tablet to your computer using a USB cable.
2. On your paper tablet, go to Settings > General settings > Storage > USB web interface and toggle it on.
3. Open a web browser on your computer and type 10.11.99.1 into the address bar.
4. From this interface, you can import files by dragging and dropping them, or export them by clicking Download to save them to your computer. You can also select a single file and click Export at the top of the page.
Syncing files across devices
Your files will automatically sync whenever your paper tablet is connected to Wi-Fi.
If your files aren't syncing, navigate to Settings > Cloud setting > Check sync on your device to check the connection.
Uploading to cloud storage
You can upload files directly from your paper tablet to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
1. On your paper tablet, go to My files and long-press the file you want to upload.
2. Tap Export on the top action bar. If you’re using reMarkable Paper Pro Move, tap the three-dot menu, then Export.
3. Choose your desired cloud integration to upload the file.
Sending files by email
You can email notebooks, specific pages, and ebooks directly from your device.
1. Open the document or long-press it in My files.
2. Tap Send by email.
3. Select your desired format (PDF, PNG, SVG, or plain text in email for purely typed documents).
Read more about sending files by email.
Supported file types
Here are the supported formats for each method:
Mobile and desktop apps: PDF, EPUB.
Web app (my.remarkable.com): PDF, EPUB, JPG, PNG (Note: JPG and PNG files are automatically converted to PDF when imported).
USB transfer: PDF, EPUB, rmdoc.
Exporting and emailing: PDF, PNG, SVG, plain text.
The maximum file size for any transfer is 100 MB.
