Importing files

Use the reMarkable desktop app or the reMarkable mobile app to transfer documents and ebooks onto your device. 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. 

Note The reMarkable paper tablet supports PDF and ePUB files. 

Transfer files using the desktop app:

Import- button

Open the reMarkable desktop app. Click the import button in the top right corner. Select a file from the browser menu, and click open.

or

Drag & drop

Simply drag a file into the application window and the file will by transferred to your connected devices.

The file will sync automatically to your device if you are connected to Wi-Fi.  

Transfer files using the mobile app:

Import on iPhone:

1. Open a PDF or ePUB-file.
2. Tap the share icon in the Apple-menu.
3. Choose Import with reMarkable.

Import on Android:

Files can be imported to the Android app either by import in-app or by sharing a file to the app. See below:

Import in-app:

Tap the main menu (hamburger menu) Tap Import files Choose among your downloaded PDFs and ePUB-files. Tap Accept to agree to give the app access to your files.

File sync

 Once imported, your files will be synced across all devices (app, desktop and your reMarkable). There is a progress bar that monitors sync progress, as well as a "check sync" option.

Progress bar

A progress bar will appear while syncing and exporting files. You will also see a cloud connection status icon.

Check sync

In the event of a sync failure, there is an option to force-sync.

A “Check sync” option in the settings menu will help diagnose any sync issues.

Share from file: 

1. Open a PDF or ePUB-file.
2. Tap the Share icon.
3. Choose Import with reMarkable.

Read more:

• Create a reMarkable account
• Using the desktop app
• Using the mobile app
  
• Device syncing