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# Save Articles to Your Note-Taking App with Readwise
- URL: https://tinkeringwithideas.io/save-articles-to-your-note-taking-app-with-readwise/
- Published: 2024-03-15T18:32:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-13T10:12:10.000Z
- Description: Keep track of what you read on the internet.
- Author: Anna Burgess Yang
- Tags: Process and Organization

I read a lot of articles online. *A lot*. Sometimes related to my client work, sometimes about topics I'm interested in, sometimes because an article was shared with me. 

Once upon a time, I used to use Evernote's web clipper to save articles I thought were truly interesting. But in reality, I'd never revisit them. And I abandoned Evernote a long time ago because I feel like it hasn't kept current with modern note-taking apps. (And is the company in a [death spiral](https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/9/23789012/evernote-layoff-us-staff-bending-spoons-note-taking-app?ref=tinkeringwithideas.io)? Maybe.)

A few years ago, I was introduced to note-taking apps that focus on "interconnected thoughts." Rather than saving your notes in a hierarchy (like Evernote), it's more like a Wikipedia approach. You use a search to find your notes again. I started with [Roam Research](https://roamresearch.com/?ref=tinkeringwithideas.io), but migrated to [Reflect](https://reflect.app/?ref=tinkeringwithideas.io). The search is *so good* in Reflect that I don't even need to rely on hashtags to find related ideas. 

Anyway, back to articles. I've also realized that I don't need to save an entire article (I'm likely not going to read it again). I just need to save the ideas I thought were interesting.

Enter [Readwise](https://readwise.io/?ref=tinkeringwithideas.io).

Readwise allows you to save highlights from basically anywhere (including Kindle books, for example) and export them to the note-taking tool of your choice. 

## Step 1: Connect your note-taking app in Readwise

Readwise is basically an intermediary between your highlights and their final destination. 

In Readwise, you can connect different note-taking apps, including Notion, Roam Research, Obsidian, Evernote, Google Docs, and more. 

On the main Readwise screen, you'll select **Export**. 

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c6/8b/c68b9f37-94e3-4c3c-ae12-39470811de24/content/images/2024/03/tinkering-with-ideas-readwise-02.png)

Then you'll select your export destination. You'll need to enter your credentials for the app to connect it to Readwise. 

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c6/8b/c68b9f37-94e3-4c3c-ae12-39470811de24/content/images/2024/03/tinkering-with-ideas-readwise-03.png)

Exports happen automatically, so once it's connected, you don't need to do anything additional.

## Step 2: Install the Readwise Chrome extension

Next, you'll install the [Readwise Chrome extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/readwise-highlighter/jjhefcfhmnkfeepcpnilbbkaadhngkbi?ref=tinkeringwithideas.io), which is how Readwise will capture your highlights in articles.

Search for the Readwise Chrome extension in the Google webstore (or use the link above) and click **Add to Chrome.**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c6/8b/c68b9f37-94e3-4c3c-ae12-39470811de24/content/images/2024/03/tinkering-with-ideas-readwise-01-1.PNG)

## Step 3: Highlight text in an article

When you're reading an article online, you'll simply highlight the portion of the article that you want to save. 

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c6/8b/c68b9f37-94e3-4c3c-ae12-39470811de24/content/images/2024/03/tinkering-with-ideas-readwise-04.png)

Once you have the text highlighted, you'll right-click and select **Save Highlight to Readwise.**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c6/8b/c68b9f37-94e3-4c3c-ae12-39470811de24/content/images/2024/03/tinkering-with-ideas-readwise-05.png)

That's it! If you have more than one section in the article you want to save, repeat with additional highlights.

## Step 4: Review your synced highlights in your note-taking app

Within a few minutes, the highlights will be synced to you note-taking app.

In Reflect, I can see the title of the article, the original URL, and my highlights. The article author *sometimes* comes over (depends on the source). Readwise also adds the hashtags #readwise and #article.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c6/8b/c68b9f37-94e3-4c3c-ae12-39470811de24/content/images/2024/03/tinkering-with-ideas-readwise-06.png)

What I like about Reflect in particular is the "Similar notes" feature (on the right side of the screen). It does this contextually based on the content of the note. 

And that's *exactly* how I want my note-taking app to work: find related ideas from other notes that I might not even be aware of.

## More resources:

- If you'd like to learn more ways to gather writing ideas, you can check out this [free e-course](https://products.annabyang.com/l/endless-idea-collector?ref=tinkeringwithideas.io).
- Here are some ways I've [incorporated AI into my writing process](https://blog.annabyang.com/ai-improve-writing-efficiency/?ref=tinkeringwithideas.io) (and I talk a bit more about Reflect).
- Want more ideas delivered directly to your inbox? Check out my [newsletter](https://newsletter.annabyang.com/?ref=tinkeringwithideas.io).

*I created the screenshots in this tutorial using Scribe – it's one of my favorite tools. You can check out Scribe* [*here*](https://get.scribehow.com/lp-1/?via=anna-burgess-yang&ref=tinkeringwithideas.io) *\[affiliate link\].*