A better way to read.

A beautiful, minimal reading experience.
Clean, distraction-free layouts that let you focus on the content. Powerful zoom puts you in control of how text and images are displayed, so you can read comfortably for extended sessions.

Read websites, PDFs, documents.
Read your saved content from inside Fabric without needing to revisit the original website or source. Articles, blog posts, research papers, and documents are all rendered in a consistent, readable format.

Track your progress.
See an estimated read time for every piece of content, along with a progress bar that tracks how far through you are. Know exactly how much time you need before starting, and pick up where you left off.

Do more with your reading.

Discuss with the AI assistant.
Your AI assistant is available as a reading companion in any file or document. Ask questions about what you are reading, get summaries of key points, or explore ideas without leaving the page.

Share, comment, discuss.
Review an article together with colleagues or friends. Leave notes for yourself or comments for others. Reading in Fabric is not a solitary experience unless you want it to be.

Always with you.
Your reading list and all your saved content sync across every device. Start reading on your laptop, continue on your phone, pick up on your tablet. Your progress is saved automatically.

Save it now, read it properly later.

Most content arrives at the wrong time. You find a long article during a busy workday, someone shares a research paper while you are on a call, or you stumble across something interesting while scrolling on your phone. The options are usually to read it now and lose focus, or leave the tab open and forget about it. Fabric's reader gives you a third option: save it instantly with the web clipper or mobile app, and come back to it in a clean, focused reading environment when you are ready.

What makes Fabric different from a simple bookmarking tool is that your saved content does not just sit in a list. Everything you save becomes part of your workspace. It is searchable, automatically organized, and accessible to your AI assistant. You can annotate articles as you read, highlight key passages, and leave comments that are tied to specific sections of the text. Your reading becomes an active part of your knowledge base rather than a pile of links you saved and never revisited.

Reading that leads somewhere.

For students working through course materials, researchers reviewing academic papers, or anyone building a second brain, the reader is where comprehension happens. You can read a paper, highlight the important parts, ask your AI assistant to explain a complex section, and save your annotations alongside the original content. When it comes time to write a literature review or prepare for an exam, everything you marked up is waiting for you, organized and searchable.

This is also what makes Fabric a strong alternative to dedicated read-it-later apps. Tools like Pocket or Instapaper give you a clean reading experience, but your highlights and notes stay trapped inside them. In Fabric, your reading activity feeds into the same workspace where you write notes, organize research, and manage your study materials. There is no gap between reading something and doing something with it.

Built for focus.

People with ADHD and anyone who struggles with distracting web layouts will appreciate how reader mode strips away everything except the content. No ads, no sidebars, no pop-ups, no autoplaying videos. Just the text and images that matter, presented in a format that is easy on your eyes. The progress bar and estimated reading time also help with time management and motivation, giving you a clear sense of how much is left when focus starts to fade.

Reader mode works across all Fabric apps. You can read on the desktop app, in your browser, or on mobile. Your progress syncs automatically, so you never lose your place when switching between devices.

Use cases

Long-form reading
Turn any article, blog post, or document into a distraction-free reading experience. Save content throughout the day and read through it when you have dedicated time. See how Fabric supports reading.

Research and study
Read academic papers, reports, and course materials in a clean layout with built-in tools for highlighting, annotation, and AI-assisted comprehension. See how Fabric supports studying.

Literature reviews
Work through large volumes of papers systematically. Read, annotate, and organize your sources in one workspace where everything connects. See how Fabric supports literature reviews.

Building a reading habit
Keep a reading list that travels with you. The progress bar and estimated read time help you fit reading into your schedule, even when time is limited. See how Fabric supports a second brain.

Perfect for

Students
Read and annotate course materials, research papers, and textbooks in a focused environment designed for comprehension and retention. Learn more about Fabric for students.

Researchers
Work through academic papers with AI-assisted reading and built-in annotation tools. Your highlights and notes become part of your searchable research workflow. Learn more about Fabric for researchers.

Writers
Save reference material, industry articles, and inspiration for later reading. Annotate as you go and keep everything accessible when it is time to write. Learn more about Fabric for writers.

People with ADHD
A distraction-free reading experience that strips away noise and helps you focus on what matters. Progress tracking and estimated read times help with time management and motivation. Learn more about Fabric and ADHD.

Works seamlessly with other features.

Annotations
Highlight and comment directly on what you are reading. Your annotations stay with the content and are searchable across your workspace.

AI assistant
Your AI assistant works as a reading companion. Ask it to explain, summarize, or expand on anything in the document you are reading.

Smart search
Everything you read and save is searchable. Find articles by content, by your annotations, or by the topics they cover.

Web clipper
Save articles and web pages for later reading with the web clipper browser extension. Content is captured and ready to read in Fabric whenever you are.

FAQ

What types of content work with reader mode?
Reader mode works with websites, articles, PDFs, and most text-based content saved to your Fabric workspace. You can learn more about supported formats in the supported files guide.

How do I save content to read later?
You can save content using the web clipper browser extension, by sharing to the mobile app, by forwarding to your Fabric email address, or by pasting a URL directly into Fabric.

Can I read offline?
Once content is saved to Fabric, you can read it without needing to revisit the original source. The content is stored in your workspace and available across all your devices through Fabric's sync features.

How accurate is the reading time estimate?
Reading time is calculated based on average reading speeds and adjusts to the length and complexity of your content. It gives you a reliable estimate for planning your reading sessions.

Can I annotate while reading?
Yes. You can highlight and add comments directly while in reader mode. Your annotations stay attached to the content and are searchable across your workspace.

Can I discuss what I am reading with the AI assistant?
Yes. The AI assistant is available as a reading companion in any document. You can ask it to explain complex sections, summarize key points, or answer questions about the content.

Does my reading progress sync across devices?
Yes. Your progress is saved automatically and syncs across all your devices. You can start reading on your laptop and continue on your phone without losing your place.

Is reader mode free?
Yes. Reader mode is available for free to all Fabric users. See pricing for a full comparison of features across plans.

How is this different from Pocket or Instapaper?
Fabric's reader is part of a complete workspace, not a standalone read-it-later tool. Your saved articles, highlights, and annotations are searchable, connected to your notes, and accessible to your AI assistant. There is no gap between reading content and working with it. See how Fabric compares to other read-it-later apps and Readwise.

Can I share what I am reading with others?
Yes. You can share articles with comments for discussion, or publish annotated reading lists for others to access. Reading in Fabric can be collaborative when you want it to be.