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👉 How to Save Kindle Highlights to Notion with Glasp
You can save Kindle highlights to by exporting them with Glasp and organizing them as file.
As one of the leading productivity tools, Notion offers robust features for storing and managing digital content, including the ability to import and organize Kindle highlights. With its flexible organization system using notebooks, tags, and search capabilities, Notion makes it easy to maintain and retrieve your important reading insights.
This tutorial will show you how to save Kindle highlights on Notion with Glasp. One benefit of using Glasp is that you can export the Kindle highlights beyond the export limit.
Step 1: Sign up for Glasp
Select a browser: Google Chrome, Brave, Safari, Microsoft Edge, etc.
On your search tab, type in “glasp.co” and you will be automatically directed to the page of Glasp. Or access it from the link below.
👉 Glasp — Kindle Highlights Exporter
Upon reaching it click “Sign up (beta)” and continue using your Google Account.
You can sign up for Glasp with either Google Sign-in or Apple Sign-in. If you're not an iPhone/iPad user, we strongly recommend you use Google Sign-in.
After finalizing your account, you will be redirected to the Chrome Web Store.
Step 2: Install the Glasp extension to your browser
Click “Add to Chrome”(Brave, Safari, or Edge) and install Glasp to your chosen browser.
👉 Glasp — Chrome Web Store
👉 Glasp — Safari Web Store
After you install the extension, make sure you pin it on the toolbar. It makes it easier to open the Glasp on the sidebar. If you're asked to sign in to Glasp on the sidebar, please do it.
Step 3: Go to the Home page on Glasp
Once you've installed the Glasp extension and signed in to Glasp, please go to the Home page by clicking the Home icon on the sidebar.
On the Home page, you're asked to choose your favorite topics. Choosing your topics could be a leap step as this will help you identify the articles in line with your interests. And you can change your favorite topics anytime.
Step 4: Sign in to Kindle Cloud Reader
After you install Glasp, please visit Kindle Cloud Reader. You can search Kindle Cloud Reader on Google. And the page's URL is like https://read.amazon.com or https://read.amazon.jp
Step 5: Select a Kindle book to save highlights on Notion
If you can successfully log in to Kindle Cloud Reader, you can see a page like below. So, please click Notes & Highlights on the left.
You can see a page below. Select a book to copy highlights on the left. Then, please click Select Books on the Glasp modal at the top right. If you cannot see the modal, so make sure that you've successfully installed it.
Then, please select books you'd like to save on Notion. After selecting books, click Import to Glasp at the bottom right.
Step 6: Copy Kindle Highlights from My Highlights Page
After importing books to Glasp, go to the My Highlights page. If you're on the Home page, you can click My Highlights at the top left.
On the My Highlights page, click the Kindle tab.
Then, click Copy Highlights at the top right.
Step 7: Paste Highlights on Notion
Open a new page on Notion to save the highlights.
Then, paste the Kindle highlights on the new page. If you successfully pasted them, you should see the screen below.
A quick and easy way, isn’t it? You can copy and paste Kindle highlights without any export limits just by clicking a few buttons. If you'd like to build your online bookshelf, please sign up for Glasp.
👉 Sign up for Glasp
Also, Glasp’s Daily Kindle Review emails you your imported Kindle highlights every day.
Daily Kindle Review: How to Turn Your Kindle Highlights Into Lasting Knowledge
FAQs
Can I export Kindle highlights directly into Notion?
Not directly. Kindle doesn’t provide a built-in option to send highlights to Notion. However, with Glasp, you can import all your Kindle highlights without any export limits and then send them to Notion in just a few clicks.
Do I need a paid plan to save Kindle highlights to Notion?
No. You can use Glasp for free to export and save your Kindle highlights. Once they are in Glasp, you can copy them into Notion or use the direct integration. There’s no need for paid software or premium subscriptions.
Can I keep the formatting when saving Kindle highlights to Notion?
Yes. Glasp supports exporting highlights in Markdown format, which works perfectly with Notion. When you paste or import them, the formatting stays clean and structured, so your notes remain readable and well organized.
Does this method work across devices?
Yes. Since Notion syncs across desktop, web, and mobile, your Kindle highlights will be accessible everywhere once you save them.
Before you leave
Thanks for reading. We hope this tutorial helps you save and organize your Kindle highlights more effectively in Notion.
See you next time,
Glasp team
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