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Library and reader

Import EPUB, PDF, DOCX and more, then read them properly with highlights and read-aloud.

On this page

The Library holds long-form documents: books, papers, manuals, anything you want to read rather than write. Imports are split into chapters, and everything you highlight stays with the book.

Import a document, or transcribe a media file into one.

What you can import

EPUB
Desktop: Yes
Phone: Yes
PDF
Desktop: Yes
Phone: Yes
DOCX
Desktop: Yes
Phone: Yes
HTML
Desktop: Yes
Phone: Yes
TXT
Desktop: Yes
Phone: Yes
DOC, XLS, PPT, CSV
Desktop: Yes
Phone: No
The Library tab on the phone.

Reading

Opening a book, its chapters, and the reader themes.

The reader gives you a chapter list, adjustable width, and a set of typography controls built for long sessions rather than for looking clever.

Chapters on the left, the text in a comfortable measure on the right.
Three backgrounds, four sizes, and four typefaces including OpenDyslexic.

Highlights

  1. 1Select a passage in the text.
  2. 2Click Highlight the selected passage.
  3. 3The highlight is stored with the book and travels in your backups.
Select first; the highlight button stays disabled until you do.
The passage, marked.

Reading with help

  • Copy to a note turns a selected passage into a note, keeping a link back to the chapter.
  • AI Magic works on a document too, so you can ask a question about the chapter you are reading. See Using AI on a note.
  • Listen to this chapter reads it aloud. See Listening to your notes.