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How to Read and Annotate EPUB Files on reMarkable 2 and reMarkable Paper Pro (2026)
The reMarkable 2 and Paper Pro are e-ink writing tablets with precise stylus support. They natively support EPUB and PDF, letting you annotate academic papers, textbooks, and books with a pen-like feel. This guide covers transferring EPUBs via USB, the reMarkable app, and cloud sync.
reMarkable Device Comparison
| Feature | reMarkable 2 | reMarkable Paper Pro |
|---|
| Screen size | 10.3 in | 11.8 in |
| Resolution | 1872×1404, 226 ppi | 2160×1620, 229 ppi |
| Colour display | No (greyscale) | Yes (4096 colours) |
| EPUB support | Yes (firmware 3.0+) | Yes (native) |
| Stylus included | Marker (basic) | Marker Plus (eraser tip) |
| Frontlight | No | Yes (warm + cool) |
| Storage | 8 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery life | ~2 weeks standby | ~2 weeks standby |
| Weight | 403 g | 530 g |
| Price (approx.) | ~£299 / $299 | ~£499 / $499 |
How to Transfer EPUBs to reMarkable
Method 1: USB Cable
- Connect reMarkable to your computer with the supplied USB-C cable.
- On Mac: the device appears in Finder as a mounted drive. On Windows: it appears in File Explorer.
- Open the device. Drag your EPUB file to the root folder or any subfolder you have created.
- Eject the device safely. The EPUB will appear in your library within a few seconds.
Method 2: reMarkable Desktop App
- Install the reMarkable app from remarkable.com/apps on Mac or Windows.
- Sign in with your reMarkable account.
- Drag the EPUB into the app window — it uploads to your cloud library and syncs to the device.
Method 3: reMarkable Web (my.remarkable.com)
- Go to my.remarkable.com and sign in.
- Click Upload and select your EPUB file.
- The file syncs to your device next time it connects to Wi-Fi.
reMarkable vs Other E-Ink Tablets for EPUB Reading
| Device | EPUB support | Stylus annotation | Frontlight | Price |
|---|
| reMarkable 2 | Yes (v3.0+) | Yes | No | ~£299 |
| reMarkable Paper Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes | ~£499 |
| Kobo Elipsa 2E | Yes (native) | Yes | Yes | ~£349 |
| Kindle Scribe | No (MOBI/AZW3) | Yes (PDF only) | Yes | ~£329 |
| BOOX Note Air 3 C | Yes | Yes | Yes | ~£449 |
| Supernote A5X | Yes | Yes | No | ~£399 |
Annotating EPUBs on reMarkable: Tips
- Highlight text: tap and drag to select text, then choose Highlight from the menu. Six colours available on Paper Pro; greyscale on reMarkable 2.
- Freehand notes: switch to pen tool, write in the margins. Notes layer on top of the EPUB content.
- Export annotations: open the file in the reMarkable app on your computer and click Share — exports as an annotated PDF with your handwritten notes embedded.
- Typed notes: use the keyboard icon to add typed comments at any point in the text.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the reMarkable 2 support EPUB files natively?
- Yes. Since firmware update 3.0 (2023), reMarkable 2 natively supports EPUB files. You can transfer EPUBs via USB cable, the reMarkable desktop app (Mac/Windows), or the reMarkable cloud. Once uploaded, EPUBs are fully readable with reflowable text and adjustable font size directly on the device.
- How do I transfer an EPUB to my reMarkable?
- Three methods: (1) USB — connect with the supplied USB-C cable, open the reMarkable as a storage device on your computer, and drag the EPUB to the root folder or a subfolder; (2) reMarkable app — open the desktop app (Mac or Windows), drag the EPUB into your library; (3) reMarkable cloud — log in at my.remarkable.com and upload via the web interface.
- Can I annotate PDFs and EPUBs on reMarkable with the stylus?
- Yes. Both PDF and EPUB files support stylus annotation on reMarkable 2 and Paper Pro. You can highlight text, draw freehand notes in the margins, and add typed notes. Highlights and annotations are stored within the file and can be exported as annotated PDFs via the reMarkable app or cloud.
- What is the difference between reMarkable 2 and Paper Pro for reading?
- reMarkable 2 has a 10.3-inch e-ink display with 226 ppi, 1872×1404 resolution, and supports the Marker (included) and Marker Plus stylus. Paper Pro (2024) adds a colour e-ink display (4096 colours), 300 ppi resolution, and faster refresh. Paper Pro is better for colour diagrams and highlighted text; reMarkable 2 is the more affordable option for black-and-white reading and annotation.
- Why convert a PDF to EPUB before sending to reMarkable?
- reMarkable displays PDFs at fixed size, which can make multi-column journal articles or small-font PDFs hard to read without zooming. Converting to EPUB first gives you reflowable text that adapts to the 10.3-inch screen at whatever font size suits you — particularly useful for academic papers and clinical guidelines with dense two-column layouts.
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