Reader Mode & Document Storage

Web Highlights can save web pages in a clean, reader-friendly format (similar to Firefox's Reader Mode), allowing you to access your highlighted content offline and across all your devices.

How It Works

When you save a document, Web Highlights transforms the webpage into a simplified, reader-friendly version that:

• Focuses on the main content
• Makes the text more readable
• Reduces the page size significantly
• Removes ads and distracting elements

Saving Documents

You can save any webpage in reader mode using the button in the sidebar:

• For pages without highlights, click "Open in Reader"
• For pages with highlights, click "Save Document"

This will:

• Convert the page to reader mode
• Save it for offline access
• Allow viewing in a clean, distraction-free format

Benefits of Reader Mode

1. Offline Access: Read your saved pages without an internet connection
2. Cross-Device Access: Access your documents from any device through the web app - no extension needed
3. Permanent Copy: Keep access to your highlights even if the original page changes or disappears
4. Clean Reading Experience: View content in a distraction-free format

Storage Management

You can manage your saved documents in two places:

1. Settings > Saved documents

   • View your storage usage
   • Delete unnecessary documents
   • See your storage limit

2. Web app > Sidebar > Saved documents

   • Browse your saved documents
   • Access saved pages
   • View documents in reader mode

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Deleting a saved document only removes the reader-mode version. Your highlights will remain intact - you just won't have offline access to that specific page.

Storage Limits

If you reach your storage limit:

• You won't be able to save new documents
• You can still create highlights and bookmarks
• You can either:
  • Delete some saved documents in Settings to free up space
  • Upgrade your plan to get more storage

You can find the storage limits on the pricing page.

Common Questions

What happens if I don't save a page in reader mode?

You can still create highlights and bookmarks on any page. However, without saving the page in reader mode, you won't be able to:

• Access the page content offline
• View the page in the web app without the extension
• Keep a permanent copy if the original page changes

Will I lose my highlights if I delete a saved document?

No, your highlights are stored separately from the saved documents. Deleting a document only removes the reader-mode version of the page, not your highlights or bookmarks.

Can I save a page that I've already highlighted?

Yes! The "Save Document" button will appear in the sidebar for any page that has highlights, allowing you to save it in reader mode.