The best reading layer is the one that helps you forget the format. Paper keeps the controls that help and gets out of the way of the words.
Reflowed paragraphs
Paper extracts selectable text, rebuilds paragraphs, detects headings, and removes repeated page furniture so the content can flow naturally on a phone or desktop.
Book-like typography
Choose a comfortable text size, reading width, line spacing, and theme. The reading view is built around long sessions, not document administration.
Progress without an account
Your position is saved locally in your browser, keyed to the document URL. No profile, library, or server-side reading history is required.
Works on small screens
Open a PDF on a phone without pinching and zooming across a fixed page. Paper gives the text the width and rhythm it needs.
Keyboard-friendly controls
Keep the interface light and usable: clear focus states, a settings panel, a back control, and a layout that does not fight scrolling.
Public-link first
Paste a public PDF URL and start reading. Paper does not ask you to upload a file or create an account before you can see whether the document works.
Paper is intentionally focused. It does not summarize, annotate, socialize, or manage a document library. It helps you read the document in front of you.
Start with a PDF