**Summary:** This article explains how to import and export files using reMarkable apps and features. Users can transfer documents and ebooks to and from their devices using desktop or mobile apps, web browsers, or USB cables. Supported file formats include PDF, EPUB, JPG, and PNG, with size limits up to 100MB. Files can be synced across devices, uploaded to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive), or sent by email. Detailed steps for file transfer on various platforms and troubleshooting sync issues are provided.
**Keywords:** import, export, reMarkable, desktop app, mobile app, web browser, USB cable, PDF, EPUB, JPG, PNG, sync, cloud storage, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, email, file transfer
Use our reMarkable desktop or mobile apps to transfer documents and ebooks to or from your device, and organize your existing files and folders. Once imported, your files will be synced across your connected devices.
reMarkable works best with our custom-built apps for iPhone, Android, PC, and Mac. However, if you can't access our apps, then you can also transfer files using your web browser at my.remarkable.com, or with a USB cable. You can also send files by email, or upload them directly to cloud storage accounts from Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
reMarkable is compatible with PDFs and EPUB files when using our apps for transfer, and with PDF, EPUB, JPG, and PNG file formats when using your web browser (up to 100MB in size). You can also transfer Word and PowerPoint files to your paper tablet via Read on reMarkable. Note that JPG and PNG files will be converted to PDF when imported.
Video tutorial: Import and export filesTransferring files using the desktop app
Import files using the import button
Open the reMarkable desktop app.
Click the import button at the top.
Select a file from the browser menu, and click open.
Simply drag and drop
Drag a file into the application window, and it will be transferred to your connected devices. The file will sync automatically to your devices if you are connected to Wi-Fi.
Export using the desktop app
Open the desktop app.
In the desktop app, select the file you want to export to your computer.
Right-click on the file.
Select Export as PDF, Export as PNG to folder, or Export as SVG to folder.
Choose a destination for the file on your computer.
Transferring files using the mobile app
Import on iPhone
Open a PDF or EPUB file.
Tap the share icon in the Apple menu.
Choose Import with reMarkable.
Import using Android
Files can be imported with the Android app, either by importing in-app or by sharing a file to the app. See below.
Tap the main menu
Tap Import
Choose from your downloaded PDFs and EPUB files.
Tap Accept to agree to give the app access to your files.
Import from file
Open a PDF or EPUB file.
Tap the Share icon.
Choose Import with reMarkable.
Syncing files
Once imported, your files will be synced across all devices (in the mobile and desktop app, and My files menu of your reMarkable when it's connected to Wi-Fi). There's a progress bar that monitors sync progress and a 'Check sync' option that's available through the Settings > Storage menu.
Progress bar
A progress bar will appear while your files are being synced or exported. You will also see a cloud connection status icon.
Check sync
In the event of a sync issue when backing up your files, there's an option to force them to update. A 'Check sync' option in the settings menu will help diagnose any sync issues you may be experiencing.
Import files using my.remarkable.com
At my.remarkable.com you can import files from any web browser to your reMarkable. This feature works with PDFs, EPUBs, JPGs, and PNGs. The size limit for files that you can transfer is 100 MB. Note that JPG and PNG files will be converted to PDF when imported.
Drag and drop the file you want to send, or click Browse files to select your document.
The files you’ve sent will appear in the My files menu on your reMarkable.
If you don’t have access to Wi-Fi, you can also transfer files by using a USB cable.
Sharing files from your reMarkable
Upload to Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive
Upload a file from the My files menu on your device to your chosen cloud storage service by long-pressing the file, then tapping Upload in the action bar menu at the top of the display.
Read more about adding Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to your reMarkable here.
Send by email
You can share notebooks (and notebook pages), and ebooks by email from your device as PDF, PNG, or SVG files. To use this feature you’ll need a Wi-Fi connection.
Connect your reMarkable with a USB cable to your computer.
Tap Settings.
Tap Storage.
Here you'll see the option Enable USB web interface. Select this.
Open a browser window on your computer and enter the address 10.11.99.1.
This will show you a window of the content on your device.
You can now drag and drop files into this window to import them, or export files from the tablet by selecting them and clicking the Download button in the upper right corner.
Note: Your reMarkable must be connected with the USB cable before the USB web interface can be toggled on. You don't need to be connected to Wi-Fi or the cloud to use this functionality.
