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PocketBook has its own ecosystem of tools and services. Here’s everything you need to know.
PocketBook Cloud
PocketBook Cloud is the brand’s free sync service. It keeps a library, reading progress, and bookmarks in sync across devices.
Features
| Feature | Free Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 5 GB | Enough for thousands of books |
| Sync reading progress | ✅ Yes | Across PocketBook devices and apps |
| Sync bookmarks | ✅ Yes | Never lose your place |
| Wireless transfer | ✅ Yes | Upload via web, read on device |
| Device limit | Unlimited | All a PocketBook devices |
How to Set Up
- On a PocketBook, go to Settings → Accounts → PocketBook ID
- Create an account or sign in
- Enable Cloud Sync in settings
- Your books and progress sync automatically
Web Upload
Upload books from any browser:
- Go to cloud.pocketbook.com
- Sign in with a PocketBook ID
- Upload EPUB, PDF, or MOBI files
- They appear on a PocketBook wirelessly
Send-to-PocketBook Email
Each PocketBook device has a unique email address. Email books directly to a device.
How to Find Your Email
Settings → Accounts → Send-to-PocketBook Email
How to Use
- Email your EPUB, PDF, or TXT file as an attachment
- Send it to a PocketBook email address
- The book appears on a device wirelessly
Supported formats: EPUB, PDF, DJVU, FB2, DOCX, TXT, MOBI
Dropbox Integration
PocketBook has built-in Dropbox support — the easiest way to transfer files wirelessly.
Setup
- On a PocketBook, go to Settings → Accounts → Dropbox
- Sign in to your Dropbox account
- Books in your Dropbox appear in the Dropbox folder on a device
Tips
- Create a “PocketBook” folder in Dropbox for organization
- Upload files from your phone via the Dropbox app
- Changes sync wirelessly within minutes
PocketBook Desktop App
The official desktop app for managing a PocketBook library.
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows | PocketBook Official Site |
| macOS | PocketBook Official Site |
Features
- Library management (like a light version of Calibre)
- Book format conversion
- Dictionary downloads
- Firmware updates
- Cloud sync management
When to Use It
- First-time setup (downloads initial firmware and dictionaries)
- Managing a large library without Calibre
- Installing official dictionaries
PocketBook Reader App (Mobile)
The PocketBook Reader app is available for iOS and Android. It syncs with a PocketBook Cloud.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Sync reading position | Switch between phone and e-reader smoothly |
| Same book, any device | Read on phone during commute, e-reader at home |
| Notes and bookmarks | Synced across all devices |
Download for iOS Download for Android
ReadRate
ReadRate is PocketBook’s social reading platform — like Goodreads but built into a PocketBook.
Features
- Rate and review books
- See what others are reading
- Book recommendations
- Reading statistics
- Community discussions
How to Access
- On a PocketBook, tap ReadRate in the main menu
- Browse popular books and reviews
- Rate books you’ve finished
Text-to-Speech (TTS)
PocketBook has the best built-in TTS of any e-reader brand. It reads books aloud through the built-in speaker or Bluetooth headphones.
Languages Supported
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, and more.
How to Use
- Open a book
- Tap center → TTS icon (speaker)
- Choose voice and speed
- Press play
TTS Voices
- Standard voices — included, good quality
- Premium voices — downloadable, more natural
- Acapela voices — third-party, highest quality
PocketBook vs Other Brand Ecosystems
| Feature | PocketBook | Kindle | Kobo | BOOX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud storage | ✅ 5GB free | ✅ Amazon Cloud | ✅ Kobo Cloud | ✅ Dropbox |
| Mobile app sync | ✅ Full sync | ✅ Full sync | ✅ Limited | ❌ N/A |
| Desktop app | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ N/A |
| Social reading | ✅ ReadRate | ✅ Goodreads | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| TTS built-in | ✅ Excellent | ⚠️ VoiceView | ❌ No | ✅ Via apps |
| Email-to-device | ✅ Yes | ✅ Send-to-Kindle | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Pro Tips
- Use Cloud for backups — a library is safe even if you lose the device
- Combine Dropbox + Cloud — Dropbox for file transfer, Cloud for sync
- Download TTS voices — premium voices make a big difference
- Use ReadRate for discovery — find books recommended by PocketBook users
- Calibre is still better for heavy library management — PocketBook’s desktop app is basic