How to Create and Upload Custom Covers for Your reMarkable Notebook

Your reMarkable 2 or reMarkable Paper Pro is a powerful tool for productivity, creativity, and organization. But did you know you can customize your notebooks with personalized covers? Adding your own covers makes it easier to organize your notes while also giving your notebooks a unique and stylish touch. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to create and upload custom covers to your reMarkable device. And if you’d rather skip the design work, we’ve got you covered with our ready-to-use Cover Page Pack!

Step 1: Design Your Custom Cover

Before uploading a cover, you’ll need to create your design. Here’s what to keep in mind:

Design Tips for a Perfect Cover:

✅ Size it Correctly – The reMarkable 2 and Paper Pro have a screen resolution of 1872 × 1404 pixels (paper pro is more but it’s the same ratio). For the best results, design your cover at this exact size.
✅ Use a Simple, Clean Layout – Since the reMarkable 2 has a black-and-white e-ink display, avoid designs with too many fine details or light gray tones, if designing for it. High-contrast images work best.
✅ Leave Space for a Title – If you plan to title your notebook, leave a blank space in your design where you can write or trace a title later.
✅ Save as a PDF – The easiest way to upload your cover is to save it as a single-page PDF file. You can create your design in Canva, Photoshop, Affinity Designer, or any other graphic software that allows exporting to PDF (even apple pages or google docs will work).

Step 2: Uploading Your Custom Cover to reMarkable

Once your cover design is ready, you’ll need to upload it to your device. Here’s how:

Option 1: Upload via reMarkable App

Open the reMarkable desktop app on your computer.
Click the “Upload” button and select your custom cover PDF.
The file will sync automatically to your reMarkable device.

Option 2: Upload via USB (for direct transfer)

Connect your reMarkable to your computer via USB-C cable.
Open your device’s storage and copy your PDF cover to the Notebooks folder.
Safely eject your device, and your cover will appear in your reMarkable library.

Step 3: Setting Up Your Cover as a Notebook

Since reMarkable notebooks don’t allow native cover pages, you can use this simple workaround:

Open your PDF cover on your reMarkable device.
Add new pages to the same file, just like you would when creating a notebook.
In the PDF settings, select show the first page not the last page used.
Each time you open your notebook, the cover will be the first page you see!

For extra customization, you can use layers to write your notebook title on the cover, add hand-drawn elements, or even copy and paste traceable fonts for a polished look.

Want Pre-Made Covers? We’ve Got You Covered!

If you love the idea of custom covers but don’t want to design your own, check out our Cover Page Pack! It includes:

✅ 11 professionally designed cover templates
✅ A bonus traceable fonts PDF so you can easily personalize each cover with a stylish title
✅ Step-by-step instructions to help you set up your covers effortlessly

With our pack, you can instantly transform your reMarkable notebooks without spending time designing your own covers from scratch!

Final Thoughts

Personalizing your reMarkable with a custom cover is a great way to organize your notebooks, make them visually appealing, and add a personal touch to your digital workspace. Whether you create your own or use our Cover Page Pack, a well-designed cover makes it easier to find the right notebook and makes your reMarkable feel more like your space.

👉 Ready to get started? Try designing your own cover, or check out our Cover Page Pack for a quick and stylish solution!