Reader Mode + Notes & Annotations - Web Highlights

Distraction free reading mode with notes and annotations - free, easy to use, no sign-up required.

Reader Mode + Notes & Annotations turns any webpage into a clean, focused reading experience — and saves a complete offline copy you can access anytime, from any device. Even if the original site goes down or the article gets deleted, your saved copy stays safe and fully readable. Highlight important passages, add personal notes, and organize your reading – all in one distraction-free interface built for deep focus and long-term knowledge retention. Perfect for researchers, students, writers, and curious minds who want clarity, control, and access to their reading — even years from now. ⭐ TOP FEATURES ⭐ 📖 Clean reader mode for focused, ad-free reading 💾 Save a full offline copy of any article (even if the site disappears) ✍️ Add highlights and notes as you read 📚 Organize saved pages with tags 📄 Export your content to Notion, Obsidian, Capacities, Markdown, PDF, or HTML 🔍 Search your saved articles and notes instantly * 🌙 Dark mode & customizable fonts and layout 📱 Read saved articles on mobile via the Web Highlights web app * 🔄 Sync everything across devices * 📑 Build your personal archive of saved web content * Premium features available during a free 7-day trial — see pricing 💡 WHY THIS EXTENSION? ✅ Save clean, readable offline copies of web articles ✅ Never lose access to important content — even if websites go offline ✅ Highlight key points and add inline notes ✅ Great for long-term research and reference ✅ Use it offline, no account needed for basic features ✅ Sync and back up across devices with a free account ✅ No ads, no tracking, no sign-up required ✅ Help children learn - We proudly support the Save the Children charity and other great causes. 🔥 HOW IT WORKS 🔥 Visit any article or webpage Click the extension icon to activate Reader Mode A clean version opens, and a copy is saved offline Highlight, annotate, and revisit your saved version anytime — even without internet Start completely free. Create an account to enable cloud sync and access your saved content across all devices. Try all features for 7 days – no credit card needed. 💡 PRO TIPS FOR RESEARCH & LEARNING ➡️ Use tags like “Ideas,” “Essays,” or “ReadingList” to organize your archive ➡️ Export highlights and notes to Notion, Markdown, or PDF ➡️ Customize your reader style (fonts, spacing, theme) for comfort ➡️ Customize keyboard shortcuts at chrome://extensions/shortcuts ➡️ Pair with our Web Highlights highlighter extension for full workflow ➡️ Perfect for students, academics, writers, and newsletter curators ➡️ Local PDF support requires access to file URLs (see PDF setup guide: https://web-highlights.com/blog/how-to-highlight-pdfs-using-web-highlights). ➡️ Use as a web clipper – Click the bookmark icon or right-click any website to save pages and add tags like "ReadingList" for easy reference later. ➡️ Focus highlights on website: Click on a highlight in the sidebar, and the page will scroll directly to the highlighted section for quick access. ➡️ Color Mode: Switch between dark and light mode by clicking the sun/moon icon in the sidebar. ➡️ Your data is always private unless you choose to share it. ➡️ You may be exposed to affiliate links on sites you visit while using this extension, and you may be encouraged to click on them, but you are never required to do so. ➡️ Sort highlights manually: Highlights should appear in the same order as on the page. If not, use the drag & drop or arrows in your annotation sidebar to rearrange them as needed. 🔐 YOUR DATA IS YOURS ✔️ Saved content is private by default ✔️ No profiling, ads, or data selling ✔️ Secure sync with your Web Highlights account (optional) ❤️ This is a one-person project I’m building with love and late nights. I hope you enjoy using this tool as much as I do. Feel free to share your feedback with me: · Email: marius@web-highlights.com · LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/marius-bongarts-6b3638171 · Twitter/X: https://x.com/MariusBongarts