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Getting content into Rapid Reader is quick and flexible. Whether you’re reading an article, a book, or a quick snippet, there’s a method that fits your workflow.

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Paste Text

The fastest way to add content is to paste it directly. This works everywhere - web, desktop, and mobile.
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Copy Your Text

Select and copy text from any source - a web page, document, email, or note.
2

Paste into Rapid Reader

With the app open, paste using Cmd+V (Mac) or Ctrl+V (Windows), or right-click and select Paste.
3

Start Reading

Your text appears as a new read in your library. Press Space to begin.
Automatic titles: The first line of pasted text becomes the title of your read. For cleaner organization, make sure your first line is descriptive.

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Upload Files

Rapid Reader supports PDF and EPUB files for longer-form reading.
Drag any PDF or EPUB file directly onto the app window. The file is processed and added to your library automatically.
PDFs must be text-based. Scanned documents or image-based PDFs cannot be read because there is no extractable text. If a PDF fails to load, try opening it in a PDF reader first - if you can select and copy text, it should work in Rapid Reader. For scanned documents, use OCR software first to convert images to text.

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File Format Notes

FormatBehavior
PDFText is extracted from all pages and combined into a single continuous read
EPUBAll chapters are merged in order for seamless reading

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Platform-Specific Methods

Different platforms offer additional ways to get content into Rapid Reader.
iOS and Android support the native share sheet:
  1. In Safari, Notes, or any app, tap the Share button
  2. Select Rapid Reader from the share options
  3. Content opens directly in the app
This works for articles, selected text, notes, and more.

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Next Steps

Reading & Playback

Learn how to control speed, navigate, and customize your reading experience

Managing Your Library

Organize, rename, and track progress across your reads