Send web articles to your Xteink X4 as clean EPUBs
Convert any long-form article into a beautifully formatted EPUB and send it directly to your e-reader. Supports Chrome & Firefox. No accounts, no cloud, just reading.
Why Send to X4?
The Problem
You find a great article online, but reading on your phone or laptop is distracting. You want to read it on your Xteink X4 e-reader for better focus and eye comfort. But getting web content onto an e-reader usually means:
- Copying text manually into a document
- Using read-later services that require accounts and sync to cloud
- Dealing with cluttered web pages full of ads and popups
The Solution
Send to X4 eliminates all that friction. With one click, it extracts just the article content, formats it as a clean EPUB, and uploads it directly to your X4. No accounts, no cloud servers, no tracking. Everything happens locally in your browser.
Key Features
One-Click Send
Instantly convert any article into a beautifully formatted EPUB.
File Manager
View, sort, and delete files directly on your X4 device from the popup.
Twitter Threads
Automatically stitches Twitter/X threads into a single readable chapter.
CrossPoint Firmware
Native support for CrossPoint community firmware with auto-configured IP settings (192.168.4.1).
Firefox Support
Now available for Mozilla Firefox with full feature parity.
Offline First
Zero tracking. No accounts. No servers. Local processing.
How It Works
From browser to e-reader in three simple steps.
Find an Article
Open any long-form article, blog post, or news story in Chrome while connected to the internet.
Connect to X4
Switch your computer's WiFi to your Xteink X4's hotspot. The extension will detect the connection.
Click Send
Open the extension popup and click "Send to X4". Your article will appear on your device in seconds.
Quick Tips
- Load the article first while on internet WiFi, then switch to X4 hotspot.
- Don't refresh after switching to X4 WiFi — display the page before the network is available.
- Use Download as a fallback to save the EPUB locally if X4 is unreachable.
Privacy & Security
Send to X4 is built with privacy as a core principle. Here's what that means:
Your articles are never uploaded to any server. Everything stays on your computer and your X4.
No sign-ups, no emails, no personal information required. Install and use immediately.
No analytics, no telemetry, no cookies. We don't even know you're using it.
The code is public on GitHub. Inspect it, audit it, contribute to it.
Compatibility
- Browser: Google Chrome, Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Brave, Arc, etc.)
- Device: Xteink X4 e-ink reader with WiFi hotspot functionality
- Content: Long-form articles, blog posts, news stories (text-focused; images not included)
- Limitations: Cannot bypass paywalls; requires manual WiFi switching
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Send to X4 upload my articles to any cloud?
No. Send to X4 is completely offline-first. All processing happens locally in your browser. The only network communication is directly to your X4 device over its local WiFi hotspot.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Send to X4 requires no accounts, no sign-ups, and no personal information. Just install the extension and start using it immediately.
Does it work on paywalled or subscriber-only sites?
Send to X4 can only extract content that is visible in your browser. If you are logged in and can see the full article, it will extract it. It cannot bypass paywalls.
What gets stripped from the article?
Send to X4 uses Mozilla's Readability library to extract only the main article content. Ads, navigation menus, sidebars, popups, and other clutter are automatically removed.
Why do I need to connect to the X4 WiFi hotspot?
The Xteink X4 creates its own local WiFi hotspot for file transfers. You connect to this hotspot so the extension can upload the EPUB directly to your device without any cloud intermediary.
What is CrossPoint Firmware?
CrossPoint is a community-developed alternative firmware for the Xteink X4 that offers enhanced features. Send to X4 fully supports CrossPoint and will automatically adjust its connection settings (using IP 192.168.4.1) when you select it in the extension settings.
Where can I report bugs or request features?
You can open an issue on the GitHub repository. The project is open source and welcomes contributions.
Ready to read distraction-free?
Install Send to X4 and start sending articles to your e-reader in seconds.
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