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

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    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.

  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

    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.

  9. 9

    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.

  10. 10

    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.

Permanent article ownership (no shutdown)TTS narration on all articlesSynced read-and-listen (20-30% faster)Offline download and accessReading lists (organize by topic)Cloud sync (phone, web, desktop)No paywalls, no ads

Frequently asked

What happens to my Pocket articles after March 2025?+
They're deleted. Pocket is shutting down the service entirely. You must export before that date or lose them forever.
Can I export Pocket articles directly to Morph?+
Not directly. Export as HTML from Pocket, convert to EPUB using Calibre or Pandoc, then import into Morph. Takes ~10 minutes for a library of 500+.
Will my Pocket tags and highlights transfer?+
Tags export in the HTML but don't auto-map to Morph. Highlights depend on your Pocket export—some won't convert to EPUB perfectly. You may need to re-highlight in Morph.
Is Calibre really free?+
Yes, open-source and free. It's the gold standard for EPUB conversion. Download at calibre-ebook.com.
How long does converting 500 articles take?+
Calibre batch-converts in seconds to minutes. Importing into Morph is instant. The bottleneck is manually organizing them into lists afterward (~30 minutes for 500).
Can I import the Pocket HTML multiple times if I make mistakes?+
Yes. Convert the original HTML file again in Calibre if you want a fresh EPUB. Your first Morph import stays; you can delete and re-import.
What if I have 2000+ articles in Pocket?+
Calibre handles large libraries easily. It may take a few seconds to convert, but it works. You might organize them into multiple Morph reading lists by category.
Can I read Pocket articles on the Morph web app?+
Yes. Morph syncs your library across app, web, and desktop. Open Morph.com, log in, and read any article.

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.