Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF
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Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF

Highlight text and images on web pages and PDFs, import Kindle highlights, and sync them across devices.

★★★★☆ 4.2 137 reviews 10K+ users · Education
Runs on all sites
Developer BST WEB SOLUTIONS SRL Strada Burebista
Install from Chromium extensions ↗

What it does

Permissions and access

Taken from the extension's own manifest file inside the package. The store listing does not spell this out, so it is worth reading before you install.

Can act on Every website you visit
PermissionWhat it allows
contextMenusAdd items to the right-click menu
scriptingRun its own code on pages
storageStore its own settings and data
tabsSee the addresses and titles of your open tabs

Requests 4 permissions — extensions doing the same job average 4.8.

Technical details

Version6.0.5
Download size5.4 MB
PlatformManifest V3
InterfaceToolbar popup, Options page
Keyboard shortcuts3
Interface languages 21 languages
Show all 21 languages
czDanishGermanEnglishEnglish (UK)English (US)SpanishFinnishFilipinoFrenchHungarianIndonesianItalianLithuanianLatvianPolishptRussianSlovenianTurkishVietnamese

Keyboard shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Alt+Shift+XToggle Snippet Highlighter on/off
Alt+XShow/Hide Snippet sidebar
Alt+CScreen snip

Description

Snippet Highlighter is a browser extension that lets you collect, organize, and access text highlights and image annotations from websites and PDFs. It also supports importing highlights from Kindle devices. All data is synced to the cloud and searchable across devices. A free account is required after installation; some advanced features require a PRO subscription.

How Highlighting Works

  • Select any text on a webpage or PDF with your mouse to highlight it and save it to your account.
  • For images such as charts or graphs, click the floating "Add" button that appears on hover to save the image as a highlight. You can disable this button in the Options page, and still add images by right-clicking and selecting "Add to Snippet".
  • Capture a region of the screen using the extension's screenshot tool to highlight any visible area.

Organize, Search, and Review

  • Browse your highlights grouped by books and authors for easy navigation.
  • Create folders and subfolders to keep related highlights together.
  • Apply tags and color labels to categorize highlights.
  • Bookmark the source article or PDF to return to it with one click.
  • Add personal notes to any highlight for context or reflection.
  • Use the powerful text search to instantly find any highlight or note across your entire collection.

Export and Share

  • Download highlights and notes as PDF or plain text files.
  • Export as Word or Excel files (feature coming soon).
  • Choose from various citation styles when exporting academic references.
  • Share individual highlights or entire collections via email or social media (Twitter, Facebook).
  • Generate slideshow presentations from your highlight collections.
  • Connect to apps like Evernote and OneNote (integration coming soon).

Enhance Your Kindle Reading

  • Import all highlights and notes taken on any Kindle device.
  • Review and edit Kindle highlights within the extension.
  • Export Kindle highlights to PDF, Word, Excel, or text files.

Snippet PRO

  • Unlock unlimited folders, additional export options, PDF upload capability, and more.
  • Limited-time offer: get 2 months free with the yearly plan.

For detailed guidance, visit the FAQ at https://blog.gosnippet.com/help-center/. Snippet is trusted by readers, writers, students, professionals, researchers, and quote collectors. If you like the extension, please leave a review. By installing, you agree to Snippet's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. For questions, contact [email protected].

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Store data last checked August 14, 2026.