Catch a link in Capture while you are browsing, then send it to Readwise. Create a Readwise highlight from captured text or a link and file it under Books, Articles, Tweets, or Podcasts.
A quick capture workflow for Readwise
- 01Catch it
Write or share the thought into Capture while it is fresh.
- 02Keep moving
Save the Capture without stopping to organize the destination.
- 03Send to Readwise
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to Readwise
- Text becomes highlight text and its first line becomes title.
- Links use cached page title as both highlight text and title and include the source URL.
- The configured category is sent with the highlight.
Set up Readwise in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose Readwise from the app picker.
- Copy your token from readwise.io/access_token and paste it into Capture.
- Choose the Readwise category for new highlights.
- Review the destination name and icon, then tap Save.
Supported Capture types
This destination appears only for content it can receive.
TextLinks
Fields and options
| Field or option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Access token | Required Readwise token. |
| Category | Books, Articles (default), Tweets, or Podcasts. |
Example: a quick capture to Readwise
Choose Books and export a memorable quote. Readwise creates a highlight titled from its first line in the Books category.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured Readwise export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by Readwise.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- Images and files are unsupported.
- Highlight text is capped at 8,191 characters and title at 511.
- Internet access is required.
Troubleshooting
- If export fails, refresh the token from Readwise.
- If content is truncated, split very long Captures before exporting.
