# Offline when you need it

> Traveling or commuting without signal? BetterReads lets you download books to the device and keep reading—then sync position and marks when you reconnect.

**For:** Commuters and travelers who still want companions when online.

## Offline essentials

Download supported titles in the mobile apps. Companions and sync features that need the network wait until you are online again.

- Download for offline reading on mobile
- Progress syncs when back online
- Same library as web and Mac

## Part of the reading super-app

This feature ships in the same BetterReads account as classics with companions, the shelf log, your own EPUB/PDF/audiobook imports, PDF research, LibriVox listen-along, Study, and sync—on web, iOS, Android, and Mac. See the reading-system overview for the full stack. Start free; Scholar unlocks full companions and deeper study.

## FAQ

### Does offline include all companions?

The text you downloaded remains readable offline. Some live companion and Ask features need a connection.

## Related

- [Reading system overview](https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/reading-system)
- [Sync](https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/cross-platform-sync)
- [E-reader](https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/best-ereader-app)

Updated: 2026-09-27

HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/offline-reading