How to send files straight from iPhone to reMarkable

Prepare your reMarkable device

Make sure your reMarkable tablet is set up and connected to Wi-Fi. Sign in to your reMarkable account on the tablet if required. Ensure that the mobile app is installed on your iPhone.

If you plan to use a wired approach (USB-C on supported models), you’ll also enable the USB interface on the tablet (see later steps).

Install the reMarkable mobile app on iPhone

Download the reMarkable app from the App Store, open it, and sign in with your account. Pair it with your tablet using the on-screen code.

Having the app ensures quick file transfer and access to cloud storage. It also provides notifications when new files arrive on your tablet.

Use the iPhone Share menu to import files

When you have a PDF, EPUB, image, or article on your iPhone that you want on your reMarkable: open the file → tap the Share icon → select Import with reMarkable (or Copy to reMarkable) in the share sheet.

The file will upload via your mobile app and appear on your tablet after syncing.

Alternative

If you prefer, you can email attachments to your unique @remarkable.com address (set up via Settings → Account in the app).

Attach the PDF/EPUB, send the email, and once your tablet syncs, it will import the document. This method is handy when you’re away from Wi-Fi or want automation.

Direct browser upload via iPhone

Open Safari or another browser on your iPhone, go to my.remarkable.com, sign in → “My files” → Import → select the file from iPhone’s Files app.

The uploaded document will sync to your tablet shortly. This is useful if you prefer working in a browser rather than the mobile app.

Wired USB-C transfer

On the reMarkable, go to Settings, then Storage, and enable the USB web interface. Connect the tablet to your iPhone using a cable that supports data transfer.

If you have an iPhone with USB-C, use a USB-C to USB-C cable. If your iPhone uses Lightning, you will need an Apple camera adapter or a compatible data adapter.

Some third-party adapters do not support data transfer, so test the connection and enable the USB web interface while a cable is attached.

Ensure file formats are supported

reMarkable supports importing PDFs and EPUBs, as well as JPG/PNG (converted to PDF). The web and USB import limit is 100 MB per file; for larger files, consider splitting them, reducing image resolution, or using an SSH or developer workflow to add very large documents.

Make sure the document is DRM-free. Smaller file size and standard formats improve reliability on the tablet.

Sync and locate the uploaded file

After uploading, your file will appear once the tablet syncs if it doesn’t, tap Sync in Settings or check your Wi-Fi connection.

Make sure the tablet is awake and connected to the network. Confirm file names to avoid confusion with similar documents.

Organize files after upload

You can create folders and move files around on your tablet or via the mobile app. This helps you keep reading material, notes, and documents organised.

On the mobile app: tap a file → menu → Move/Rename/Delete. Organised folders make retrieval and annotation easier.

Things to watch out for

If you don’t have a Connect subscription, files not opened for over 50 days may stop syncing via the cloud. Some apps may hide the “Import with reMarkable” option, use the Files app, or the “Open in…” menu.

USB web interface on iPhone may require a compatible cable, and the tablet must support USB data mode. Large files may take a while to upload and sync, especially over mobile or Wi-Fi.

Use-case scenarios & best experiences

If you often find PDFs/articles on your iPhone and want them for note-taking or reading on the reMarkable, the Share → Import workflow is fastest.

If you’re dealing with many files (bulk upload) or without internet, using the USB web interface is efficient. For reading and marking documents on the go, this workflow turns your tablet into a companion to your phone.

Troubleshooting tips

If the file doesn’t appear on your tablet: check Wi-Fi connection on the tablet; force sync; ensure the mobile app is signed in and permissions are enabled; confirm the file format is supported; check that your iPhone is not blocking the share action.

For USB transfers: confirm the cable supports data, the tablet has the feature turned on, and you entered the correct IP.

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Next steps

You don’t need a computer to send files from your iPhone to your reMarkable; just install the app, select the share option, upload the file, and sync.

For more control, upload via your browser or even USB. Once set up, your iPhone + reMarkable becomes a seamless mobile reading and annotating workflow.

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Have you tried uploading a document from your iPhone to your reMarkable? How smooth was the process, and which method did you use? Tell us in the comments.

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