Readwise iBooks for Mac

Quickly send Apple Books highlights into Readwise

Readwise iBooks is a free macOS utility that moves highlights and notes from Apple Books into your Readwise account. It removes the need to copy passages manually, so you can capture meaningful excerpts from your reading with minimal effort. The app’s straightforward layout makes importing highlights fast and intuitive.

How it operates

After launching the app on a Mac, Readwise iBooks locates your Apple Books highlights and transfers them into the Readwise platform. Imports run automatically or on demand, depending on the settings you choose, ensuring your reading highlights are consolidated and searchable in one place. This makes it easy to return to important lines and passages whenever you want.

Why people use it

• Centralizes highlights from Apple Books into a single system for easier review.
• Keeps the process free and accessible for Mac users without extra subscriptions.
• Offers an uncluttered interface that reduces friction when importing notes.
• Automates syncing so you spend less time organizing and more time learning.

Typical benefits for learners and readers

• Improved retention by collecting and revisiting key passages.
• Better study workflows through organized, retrievable notes.
• Easier consolidation of insights across multiple books.
• Time savings from removing manual export and copy/paste steps.

Alternative tools worth checking out

• Readwise’s browser-based Reader for capturing web highlights and longer-form pieces.
• Bookcision, a lightweight exporter that pulls highlights from several reading apps.
• Native Apple Books export features combined with a personal notes manager such as Zotero for research use.
• Simple CSV or text export utilities if you prefer to archive highlights locally and import them into another system.