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> **Original source:** https://www.pastreads.com/desktop?utm_source=openai

## What you can import with PastReads Sync

The desktop app makes syncing and uploading your Kobo, Kindle, and Apple Books highlights effortless. Sign in and start syncing in seconds.

![Kobo](https://www.pastreads.com/images/sources/rakuten-kobo.svg)

### Kobo

Connect your Kobo via USB and sync with one click. Everything is processed locally on your desktop.

[View import guide →](https://www.pastreads.com/docs/import-highlights/kobo)

![Kindle](https://www.pastreads.com/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fsources%2Famazon-kindle.png&w=64&q=75)

### Kindle

Connect your Kindle via USB and sync your highlights. No upload size limits.

[View import guide →](https://www.pastreads.com/docs/import-highlights/kindle)

![Apple Books](https://www.pastreads.com/images/sources/apple-books.svg)

### Apple Books (mac only)

Sync highlights from Apple Books on your Mac automatically. Just click the button and start syncing.

[View import guide →](https://www.pastreads.com/docs/import-highlights/apple-books)

Prefer importing in your browser? [Sign in on pastreads.com](https://www.pastreads.com/signin)

## Get started with PastReads Sync

![PastReads Sync getting started](https://www.pastreads.com/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fpastreads-sync-promo-banner.png&w=1920&q=75)

Step 1

### Download and sign in

Download PastReads Sync on your desktop and sign in to your account.

Step 2

### Choose what to sync

Pick what to import, or connect your e-reader and sync in one click.

Step 3

### Access your highlights

You can immediately view and manage all your imported highlights in PastReads.

Privacy built in. All file parsing happens 100% locally on your desktop.