You can save and read pages later, even without an internet connection, using Google Chrome on your computer.
To read a page later, you can use the Reading List feature. Open the webpage you want to save, then click the star icon in the address bar. Instead of saving it as a bookmark, choose Add to Reading List. The page will be saved for easy access later.
To access your saved pages, click the side panel icon (usually at the top-right of Chrome), then select Reading List. You will see all saved pages, organized as read or unread. Click any page to open it.
For offline reading, Chrome allows you to download pages. Open the page you want, click the three-dot menu, then select Save page as. Choose a location on your computer and save it. Chrome will store the page as an HTML file along with a folder containing its resources.
Once saved, you can open the file anytime without an internet connection by double-clicking it from your computer.
Read a page later
To read a page later, add it to your reading list.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- Go to a page that you want to read later.
- At the top right, select More
Bookmarks and lists
- Select Add tab to reading list.
Add tab to reading list.Find your reading list
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, select More
- Select Show reading list.
Tip: You can also reorder, edit and delete items from your reading list from the side panel.
Download a page from Chrome to read offline
You must be online to save a page.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- Go to a page that you want to save.
- At the top right, select More
Cast, save and share
- Choose where you want to save the page.
- Select Save.
To read a saved page, open the file on your computer. It will open in your default browser, like Chrome or Safari.
To delete a saved page, delete the file from your computer.
Related resources
- Manage Chrome side panel
- Get your bookmarks, passwords and more on all your devices
- Share pages with others
Related resources
- Manage Chrome side panel
- Create, view and edit bookmarks
- Get your bookmarks, passwords and more on all your devices
- Share pages with others
If you are signed in to Chrome, your Reading List and bookmarks can sync across devices, making it easier to access saved pages elsewhere. However, offline files saved on your computer will remain local unless you move them manually.
In summary, Chrome lets you read pages later using the Reading List and access content offline by saving pages directly to your computer.
