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Getting content into Rapid Reader is quick and flexible. Upload files, paste text, pull in articles by URL, subscribe to RSS feeds, or push content from AI tools via the MCP server.

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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, EPUB, and Markdown files for longer-form reading.
Drag any PDF, EPUB, or Markdown 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
EPUBChapters are preserved for navigation and merged in order for seamless reading
MarkdownHeaders are extracted as chapters. Formatting is stripped for clean RSVP display

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Import from URL

Paste a URL to extract article text from any web page. Rapid Reader pulls the main content and discards navigation, ads, and other clutter.
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Click Add

Open the add panel with the + button or press N.
2

Paste the URL

Enter the full URL of the article or page you want to read.
3

Extract and Read

The article text is extracted and added to your library with the page title preserved.

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RSS & Atom Feeds

Subscribe to RSS or Atom feeds to have new articles delivered to your library automatically.
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Open Feed Settings

Go to Preferences > Library to manage your feed subscriptions.
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Add a Feed URL

Paste the RSS or Atom feed URL. The feed is validated and its articles are listed.
3

Choose Import Mode

  • Auto import — New articles are added to your library as they appear
  • Manual import — Articles are listed but you choose which ones to add

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Raindrop.io Integration

Connect your Raindrop.io account to pull in saved articles from your bookmarks.
1

Open App Settings

Go to Preferences > Apps and find the Raindrop.io section.
2

Connect Your Account

Follow the authorization flow to link your Raindrop.io account.
3

Import Saved Articles

Your saved Raindrop bookmarks become available to import into your reading library.

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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

Integrations

Set up MCP server, RSS feeds, and Raindrop.io