Instapaper

You’re scrolling through a never-ending feed of articles, saving links you’ll “read later” — but later never comes.

That’s the trap. And it’s exactly what Instapaper was built to break. This isn’t just another bookmarking tool. It’s a distraction-free reading sanctuary that turns your saved articles into a clean, focused, and fully customizable reading experience — even when you have zero signal.

You know the feeling: you find a long-form piece you genuinely want to read, but the page is cluttered with ads, pop-ups, and auto-play videos. Instapaper strips all that noise away. It delivers the raw text and images, formatted for your eyes only. You get to choose the font size, the background color (dark mode included for late-night reading), and even the margin width. Every article feels like it was designed specifically for you.

Your Saved Articles, Transformed Into a Personal Library

Instapaper works quietly in the background. You install it, connect your browser or share articles from any app, and your personal reading queue builds itself. The magic happens when you open the app. No tabs, no notifications from other apps, no flashy banners. Just your articles, presented in a clean list, waiting for your attention.

Here’s what you can do with your saved content:

• Offline reading: Download articles over Wi-Fi, and they stay on your device. Read on a plane, in a subway tunnel, or on a remote hike — no internet required.
• Text-to-speech: Let the app read articles aloud to you. Perfect for commuting, cooking, or just giving your eyes a break. You control the speed and voice.
• Highlight & note: Mark important passages and add your own notes. These sync across all your devices, so your thoughts travel with you.
• Speed reading: Instapaper offers a built-in speed-reading mode that flashes words one at a time. You can train yourself to read up to 700 words per minute.
• Customizable appearance: Choose from over a dozen font families, adjust brightness and contrast, and enable sepia or dark themes. Your reading environment, your rules.

Why Instapaper Feels Different

• No algorithm, no feed, no distractions: This app doesn’t try to keep you scrolling. It’s a tool for deliberate consumption. You decide what to read and when.
• Seamless cross-device sync: Start reading on your phone, continue on your tablet, and finish on your computer. Your highlights, notes, and reading position sync instantly.
• Minimalist design: The interface is intentionally sparse. The focus is always on the content you saved, not on the app itself.
• Reliable performance: Articles render quickly and consistently. No broken layouts, no missing images, no surprise pop-ups.

Download mobile app now

Limited offer: get full offline access and unlimited highlights for free during the first 30 days. Today only — exclusive access to the speed-reading feature for early users.

Internet required for initial setup and syncing. In-app purchases available for premium features like full text-to-speech and advanced speed-reading modes.