Import Your Apple Books Highlights

PastReads makes it effortless to import your highlights and notes from Apple Books. Our smart import system automatically processes your highlights, preserving all your valuable reading insights including book titles, authors, notes, and highlight dates.

Quick Start

Your highlights will be automatically processed as soon as they arrive, usually withing seconds. PastReads uses advanced parsing to ensure your highlights are accurately imported and organized.

What Gets Imported

When you import highlights from Apple Books, PastReads automatically processes:

• 📚 Book title and author information
• 🔍 Highlight content with perfect formatting
• 📝 Any notes attached to your highlights
• 📅 Original highlight dates
• 🔄 Multiple highlights from the same book

Duplicate Detection

PastReads includes advanced duplicate detection, so you don't need to worry about importing the same highlights or notes multiple times. The system automatically checks for existing highlights and safely skips duplicates without creating redundant entries.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

1. Highlights Not Appearing

   • Verify your email was sent to [email protected]
   • Verify you're using the same email address as your PastReads account
   • Try sending the highlights again

2. Processing Delays

   • Most imports are processed within a minute. Please wait a short while if you don't see your highlights appear immediately.
   • Large imports may take slightly longer
   • Check your email for status updates. A confirmation will be sent after your email is successfully received.

Next Steps

After importing your highlights:

1. Organize your highlights into collections
2. Add tags for better organization
3. Use the AI features to gain deeper insights
4. Set up email digests to review your highlights

Contact our support team if you need assistance.