Found an interesting book in your browser, a study chat, or your cloud drive? Send it directly to GemReader using your mobile device's system share menu.
Why Use the System Share Menu?
When researching online or receiving course readings from friends, you frequently download ebooks while working in other apps—like your web browser, messaging tools, or cloud storage folders. Switching back and forth between applications and hunting through download folders interrupts your train of thought.
Using your device's built-in **Share** menu allows you to route documents directly into GemReader in a single tap. GemReader accepts the incoming document, prepares it for comfortable reading, and places it right on your active bookshelf.
What You'll Need
To share books directly into GemReader, you need:
• **Platforms**: GemReader installed on your Android or iOS device. • **Supported Formats**: EPUB, PDF, CBZ, DRM-free MOBI/AZW3, FB2, TXT, or ZIP archives. • **Third-Party Apps**: Any app with a system share sheet (such as Chrome, Safari, Files, Telegram, WhatsApp, or Google Drive).
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. In your browser, file viewer, or messaging app, tap the **Share** or **Send** icon on the downloaded book file. 2. In the system share sheet that opens, locate and tap the **GemReader** app icon. 3. If you do not see GemReader in the top row on Android or iOS, scroll to the end of the app list and tap **More**, then select GemReader from your installed apps. 4. GemReader will open and present a confirmation prompt asking if you would like to import the incoming book into your library. 5. Tap **Import**, and your newly shared title will appear immediately in your library with its generated cover art ready for reading.
Helpful Tips & Common Questions (Librarian's Advice)
• **Sharing Multiple Books**: You can share multiple book files at once from your device's file manager. GemReader will count the valid books, filter out non-book documents, and show a single summary prompt before importing. • **Pin for Quick Access**: On Android, you can press and hold the GemReader icon in your system share sheet and select **Pin** so it always remains in your top row of favorite sharing targets. • **100% Offline Transfer**: The transfer takes place entirely on your device hardware between local apps; no internet connection or cloud account is required to receive shared files.
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