How to Import and Use Photos on Your Remarkable

How to Import and Use Photos on Your Remarkable

If you’ve tried dragging and dropping a JPEG or PNG into your Remarkable using the app and nothing happened — you’re not alone.

Here’s the truth:
🛑 The Remarkable app does not support uploading image files (like JPGs or PNGs).
But there’s a workaround — and it’s easier than you might think.

✅ How to Upload Photos to Remarkable (the right way)

📂 Remarkable does accept JPG and PNG files — but only through the web interface.

🔗 Here’s how:

  1. Go to my.remarkable.com and log in

  2. Click “Upload files”

  3. Select your JPG or PNG

  4. It will appear in your device under “My Files” after syncing

🖼️ Want to Combine Multiple Images or Add Notes?

If you’re building something like a mood board, visual brief, or image journal — try this method:

📲 Convert Images to PDF (optional creative method)

  1. Open Canva (or your preferred design tool)

  2. Create a blank canvas (A4 or Letter)

  3. Upload and place your images

  4. Add notes, layout elements, or sketches

  5. Export as a PDF

  6. Upload via the desktop app, mobile app, or the web

🧠 Creative Ways to Use Photos

  • Annotate directly over images

  • Build vision boards or inspiration pages

  • Add visual prompts to your planner or journal

  • Sketch or design over product photos

  • Highlight and mark up reference images

📁 Pro Tip: Stay Organized

  • Create folders like “Mood Boards” or “Visual Notes”

  • Duplicate photo-based templates

  • Mix with your favorite productivity layouts

🖋️ Final Thoughts

While the Remarkable isn’t built for photo storage, it can still be a powerful visual tool — just upload JPG/PNG files through the web, or use PDF format for more structure. Either way, once you know the trick, it becomes second nature.

Disclaimer: This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by reMarkable AS. 'reMarkable' is a trademark of reMarkable AS, used here solely to indicate compatibility.

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