Desktop app

The reMarkable desktop application enables you to view, LiveView, organize, import, and download files.

Once you have set up the desktop and/or mobile application your device is connected to the reMarkable cloud. All your notebooks, documents and ebooks will be synced across your devices when connected to a Wi-Fi.

The desktop app supports the following versions:

• Windows 7 and newer
• MacOS 10.12 and newer

Setup

1. Go to my.remarkable.com and log into your account.
2. Download the desktop app.
3. Open the application and click Get a one-time code to connect to your reMarkable account. You will be redirected to a browser window to receive a one-time code.
4. Enter the one-time code on your desktop app and click Log in.
5. You are now set up!

Note that you must first connect to a reMarkable device before connecting to the desktop app. 

Download and connect your devices 

Generate a one-time code

Organize your files

The desktop app enables you to organize your files and folders, as well as to copy, move, bookmark and delete files. Tap the specific menu on a file or a folder, and select one of the options in the side menu, or use drag and drop to move your files.

Import files

Import through the desktop app to get documents and ebooks onto your device. Once imported, your files will be synced across your connected devices.

1. Open the desktop app.
2. Click the import button in the top right corner.
3. Select a file from the browser menu, and click open. You can also import a file by using drag and drop.
4. The file will sync automatically to your device if you are connected to Wi-Fi. Only files in the supported file formats (PDF and ePUB) will be transferred onto your device.

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. Only files in the supported file formats (PDF and ePUB) will be transferred onto your device. 

Export files (download to computer)

1. Mark the file you want to export.
2. Right click the file OR click Document in the top left
3. Click Export as PDF, Export as PNG to folder or Export as SVG to folder depending on what format you want your file in.
4. Select a location for the exported file on your computer.
5. Your file will now start downloading to your computer.

Troubleshooting

Antivirus program quarantines with your reMarkable

Some antivirus programs may place the Desktop app installation file in quarantine after it is downloaded from the reMarkable website.
This issue can be solved by temporarily turning off your antivirus program.

To solve this, follow these steps:

• Turn off your antivirus program
• Go to my.remarkable.com and click Download
• Install the Desktop app
• Restart your antivirus program

If the problem persists, add the Desktop app to your antivirus whitelist. 

Installing on Window 7 

If you are facing problems after installing the Desktop app, your antivirus program may be causing issues. Try the following steps:

• Turn off your antivirus program
• Uninstall the Desktop app
• Download the installation file again
• Reinstall the Desktop app

If you are still experiencing issues with the Desktop app, please contact us here.