ReadHere

Privacy-first lightweight PDF & EPUB reader in your browser

ProductivityLaunched Jul 2026

The story

ReadHere is a privacy-first PDF and EPUB reader that runs entirely in your browser. Read, highlight, annotate, and organize your books without installing an app or creating an account. Your library stays on your device by default, giving you a fast, offline-ready reading experience with complete control over your data. Key Features - 📚 Read PDF and EPUB files in one place - ✍️ Highlight text, add notes, and keep a journal for every book - 🔒 Private by default - books and notes stay in your browser - 🌐 Works offline after your books are loaded - ☁️ Optional Google Drive sync (Pro) for backup and multi-device access - 🎨 Customizable themes and reading fonts for comfortable reading Perfect For Students, researchers, professionals, and book lovers who want a distraction-free, private reading experience without relying on cloud storage or native apps. Pricing - Free: Unlimited books, offline reading, highlights, notes, journals, and themes on one device - Pro ($10/year): Google Drive backup and sync across devices. One-time payment with no auto-renew and a 7-day money-back guarantee. Why ReadHere? Most readers store your library in the cloud. ReadHere keeps everything local by default, so your books, notes, and reading history remain private. When you need sync, your data is backed up to your own Google Drive, not ours.

Key features

PDF & EPUB Reader

Read both PDF and EPUB files in a single browser-based application.

Offline Access

Books and notes are saved locally, allowing full offline reading and annotation.

Highlights & Notes

Highlight passages in four colors, add notes, and keep a private journal for each book.

Privacy by Default

All data is stored on your device and never leaves your browser unless you opt for cloud sync.

Customizable Reading Experience

Choose from Light, Sepia, and OLED themes and curated reading fonts.

Optional Cloud Sync

Pro users can sync and back up their library to their own Google Drive for cross-device access.

Use cases

1
Offline Reading
Ideal for users who need to access their library without an internet connection.
2
Private Note-Taking
Readers who want to annotate and keep notes privately, with no server storage.
3
Cross-Device Sync
Users who want their reading progress and notes accessible on multiple devices via Google Drive.
4
Academic and Professional Use
Students and professionals who need to highlight, annotate, and organize reading materials.

FAQ

Do I need an account to use ReadHere?

No, you can read and annotate books for free without signing in; everything is saved locally in your browser.

Where are my books and notes stored?

By default, all data is stored in your browser on your device; with Pro, your library is also backed up to your own Google Drive.

What is the difference between Free and Pro?

The Free plan includes all reading and annotation features on one device; Pro adds cloud sync and backup to Google Drive for $10 a year.

Can I read offline?

Yes, once a book is opened, it is cached on your device and can be accessed without an internet connection.

How does Pro billing work?

Pro is a one-time payment of $10 for one year, with no auto-renewal; you can request a refund within 7 days if not satisfied.

Tech stack & tags

#pdf#epub#reader#offline#highlighting#notes#cloud sync#browser

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