How to Easily Access Your Kindle Highlights on Any Device

ByJim Miller

Ebooks have revolutionized the way we read books, offering the convenience of highlighting and syncing across multiple devices. Whether you're reading on a Kindle device, iPhone, Android, or PC, you can easily access your Kindle highlights wherever you go. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to view your Kindle highlights on different devices.

Viewing Kindle Highlights on Android and iPhone

If you're using the Kindle app on your Android or iPhone, follow these simple steps to view your highlights:

  1. Open the Kindle app on your Android or iPhone.
  2. Tap on “Library” and select the book you want to check for highlights.
  3. Tap anywhere on the screen, then tap on the “Notes” icon at the top.
  4. You'll see all the highlights you've made in that book. Tap on a highlight to go to that page, or use the Filter icon to organize highlights by color or chapter. You can also export highlights or create flashcards from them.

Viewing Kindle Highlights on Computer

If you prefer reading on your computer, you can still access your Kindle highlights. Here's how:

  1. Install and open the Kindle app on your computer.
  2. Double-click on the book you want to view highlights from.
  3. Click on the “Show Notebook” button at the top.
  4. You'll see all your highlights and notes from that book. Use the Filter option to sort highlights by color or popularity.

Viewing Kindle Highlights Online

You can also access your Kindle highlights through the official Amazon website, both on PC and mobile.

Viewing Kindle Highlights Online on PC

To view your Kindle highlights on a PC browser, follow these steps:

  1. Open “read.amazon.com/notebook” in your browser and log in to your Amazon account.
  2. Click on the book from the left panel to see its highlights on the right. You can switch between books to view their highlights.

Viewing Kindle Highlights Online on Mobile

If you're unable to view highlights on your mobile device, follow these steps:

  1. Open “read.amazon.com/notebook” in your mobile browser and log in to your Amazon account.
  2. Tap on the book you want to view highlights from.
  3. If you're redirected to the book instead of the highlights, request the desktop website. On Chrome, tap the three-dot icon and enable “Desktop Site.” On Safari, tap the “aA” icon and select “Request Desktop Website.” Then, open “read.amazon.com/notebook” again to view the highlights.

Exploring Popular Highlights on Kindle App

Did you know you can also discover popular highlights made by other readers? Here's how:

  1. Open the Kindle app on your Android or iPhone.
  2. Open the book you want to check for popular highlights.
  3. Tap anywhere on the screen, then tap the three-dot icon at the top and select “Popular highlights.”

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How can I view highlights from Kindle Scribe online?
    If you own a Kindle Scribe, you can view its highlights and notes online at “read.amazon.com/kindle-notebook.”
  2. How can I fix Kindle highlights not syncing?
    If you're unable to see highlights from other devices, try restarting your devices and ensuring the Sync and Whispersync features are enabled in the Kindle settings.
  3. Are there any tools to manage Kindle highlights?
    Yes, you can use third-party tools like “readavocado.com,” “my.clippings.io,” “kindlenotes.co,” and “readwise.io/bookcision” to view and manage your Kindle highlights. Import your highlights into these tools for easy organization.
  4. Can I receive daily Kindle highlights in my email?
    Yes, services like “justremind.app” (free) or “readwise.io” (paid) can send you daily highlights from your Kindle to your email.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to access your Kindle highlights on any device, you can easily revisit your favorite passages and quotes. You can also now export Kindle highlights with ease. Whether you're reading on your smartphone, computer, or online, your Kindle highlights will always be within reach. Happy reading!