Guide
Pocket Is Shutting Down—Migrate Your Saved Articles to Morph
Pocket is closing in March 2025. Export your library now, convert articles to readable format, and read with TTS in Morph.
What this is about
Pocket is dead. You have weeks to export your 500+ saved articles before they're gone forever. Morph lets you import, organize, and read them with TTS narration—no paywall.
Pocket users with saved articles, research links, and long-form reads. People who relied on Pocket for offline reading and want a permanent home for their library.
What you’ll learn
- · Export your entire Pocket library as HTML before the deadline
- · Convert Pocket HTML to readable EPUB format
- · Import the EPUB or article list into Morph
- · Set up TTS narration for your migrated articles
- · Organize articles by topic in Morph's reading lists
The playbook
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Export Your Pocket Data
Go to getpocket.com → Settings (gear icon) → Account → Download Your Data → Request Export. Pocket emails you an HTML file (~2-5 MB) with all saved articles, tags, and timestamps. Check your email in 10 minutes.
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Download the HTML Export File
Open the email from Pocket. Click 'Download your archive' or visit the link. Save the file (ril_export.html or similar) to ~/Downloads. This is your backup—all articles are now on your computer.
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Convert HTML to EPUB Using Calibre
Download Calibre (free, calibre-ebook.com). Open it → Add Books → Select your Pocket HTML file. Calibre imports it. Right-click the book → Convert Books → Choose EPUB format → OK. Saves as .epub in Downloads.
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Import EPUB into Morph
Open Morph app → Library → '+' button → 'Import from Files'. Select the converted EPUB. It appears in your library. Alternatively, email the EPUB to yourself and use Morph's share sheet on iOS.
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Enable TTS on Imported Articles
Open the imported book in Morph → Click speaker icon → Select TTS voice. Adjust speed (0.75x–2x). Articles become audiobooks. Test the first article to verify formatting looks correct.
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Create Reading Lists by Topic
In Morph, go to Reading Lists → Create new list (e.g., 'Tech Articles', 'Health Research'). Add your converted articles to relevant lists. This replaces Pocket's tag system.
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Download for Offline Access
Open Morph → Library → Select a book → Download (cloud icon). Articles now sync locally. Read offline without internet—same as Pocket's offline feature.
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Test Synced Read-and-Listen
Open an article → Toggle 'Read + Listen' ON. Text syncs with TTS narration. Articles read much faster synced than audio-only. This is Morph's advantage over Pocket.
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Archive Completed Articles in Morph
After reading: swipe left or tap '...' → Archive. This clears your active reading list without deleting. View archived books anytime under 'Archived' section.
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Delete Pocket Account (Optional)
Once migrated, delete your Pocket account to avoid confusion. Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account → Confirm. Your exported HTML is safe on your computer.
Common mistakes
✗Waiting until March 2025 to export—Pocket may limit access before shutdown
→Export this week. Pocket has announced the deadline; don't risk losing articles.
✗Importing the HTML directly into Morph without converting to EPUB
→Morph needs EPUB or text files, not raw HTML. Use Calibre or Pandoc to convert first.
✗Losing the HTML export file after downloading
→Back up your Pocket HTML file to Google Drive, Dropbox, or USB. It's your only copy of all articles.
✗Not testing TTS voice quality before batch-importing everything
→Test on 1-2 articles first. If the voice doesn't suit you, customize before processing your whole library.
✗Forgetting to re-tag articles after migration
→Create Morph Reading Lists now while tags are fresh in your mind. Tags don't auto-migrate.
Quick wins
- Export your Pocket library today—it takes 2 minutes
- Download the HTML file when Pocket emails it (within 10 minutes)
- Back up the HTML to Google Drive immediately
- Download Calibre and convert one article to EPUB to test the process
- Import that test EPUB into Morph and enable TTS
- Schedule Calibre conversion for your full library this week
Why Morph Is Better Than Pocket for Saving Articles
Pocket has no offline reading, no TTS, and is being shut down. Morph gives you permanent ownership of your article library, TTS narration (read 20-30% faster synced), offline download, and cross-device sync. Your articles become audiobooks. You can listen while commuting, read while at home, or switch between both mid-article. Morph's reading lists organize by topic (no character-limit tags). Your library is yours forever—no corporate shutdown risk.
Frequently asked
What happens to my Pocket articles after March 2025?+
Can I export Pocket articles directly to Morph?+
Will my Pocket tags and highlights transfer?+
Is Calibre really free?+
How long does converting 500 articles take?+
Can I import the Pocket HTML multiple times if I make mistakes?+
What if I have 2000+ articles in Pocket?+
Can I read Pocket articles on the Morph web app?+
Your whole library, read to you.
Bring your EPUBs, save the articles you meant to read, and listen with Morph's own voices — offline, on your phone.