If you're a Readly subscriber, you might wonder: Can I read magazines online? Can I download Readly for offline access? Is there a way to save my favorite issues as PDFs for backup? The answer is yes—this guide covers everything you need to know, from online reading to offline downloads and even converting magazines to PDF.
1. Read Readly Magazines Online
With a Readly subscription, you get unlimited access to over 8,000 magazines on your mobile or tablet via the Readly app.
Read Readly Magazines Online on Android or iPhone with the Readly App
The Readly app features a user-friendly interface for easy browsing and flipping through pages. You’ll get instant access to the latest issues, plus cross-device synchronization to continue reading across multiple devices.
Step 1 Download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Log in with your Readly credentials.
Step 2 Browse available magazines and tap book cover to go to the magazine details. Then tap "Read" to start reading.
Can I Read Readly Magazines on PC or Mac?
Sure, you can read Readly magazines online on your computer via web browser.
Simply log in with your Readly account email and password. Then click any magazine cover to open and read it.
Navigation tips:
Drag the slider at the bottom or use arrow keys to scroll quickly.
Click or drag the page feed to move between spreads.
2. Download Readly for Offline Reading on Android or iOS Devices
Readly allows offline downloads within its app, so you can enjoy magazines without an internet connection.
If you need to download a magazine for offline reading, just follow the steps below.
Step 1 Open the Readly app and navigate to the magazine you want to download.
Step 2 Tap the magazine cover, then tap the “...More” button to display additional options. Select the “Download” option and wait a few seconds for it to complete.
Once downloaded, you can read the magazine without an internet connection.
How to find your downloaded Readly magazines?
Go to “My Library” and tap the “Downloads” tab. Here, you’ll see all the magazines you are currently downloading as well as those already downloaded.
- Downloaded magazines will have a green checkmark circle.
- Magazines still downloading will have a green circle that is not yet filled.
Note: Downloaded magazines are tied to your Readly account and can only be accessed through the app (not as standalone files).
How many Readly magazines can be downloaded to your devices?
You can set the maximum number of Readly magazines that can be downloaded to your device—anywhere from 30 to 500. Once this limit is reached, the oldest magazines will be deleted to make room for new ones. You can adjust this setting in the app’s settings menu.
3. Download Readly to pdf on PC or Mac for Offline Reading
Can you officially download Readly magazines on a computer? The short answer is no—Readly doesn’t provide a built-in option for downloading magazines directly to your PC or Mac. However, with the help of Epubor Readly Mate, you can save Readly magazines as PDF for convenient offline reading on your computer.
Step 1 Go to the Readly website in your web browser. Select the magazine you want to download, click the "Star" icon, and then click "Read this issue" to add it to the "Saved" tab.
To download Readly magazines successfully, make sure you have added them to the "Saved" tab.
Step 2 Download and install Epubor Readly Mate.
Step 3 Click "Log in" and sign in with your Readly credentials.
You will be redirected to the Cafeyn login page, as Readly has been acquired by Cafeyn. Simply continue signing in with your Readly credentials.
If this is your first time using the software, restart it after logging in.
Please wait while your saved Readly magazines are loading.
Step 4 Drag the issue to the right panel and click the "Download" button to start downloading. Once completed, "Succeeded" will appear.
To locate the converted Readly magazines, simply click the "Open" button.
Why Save Readly Magazines as PDFs?
1. Preserve favorites: Keep discontinued or special editions forever.
2. Read anywhere: PDFs can be opened on any device, even without the Readly app.
3. Offline access: Offline PDF is convenient for offline access without internet connection.
Conclusion
Readly is excellent for seamless magazine streaming, but PDF conversion is the key to true digital ownership. By following this guide, you can archive high-quality issues and enjoy uninterrupted offline reading, ensuring you never lose access to the content you love.
Got questions? Drop them in the comments!
Iris Yan Marketing Architect at Epubor since 2017, drives the brand’s product design, advertising, and all-channel strategy.
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