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Weava Highlighter Chrome extension

Weava Highlighter lets you mark up text on web pages and PDFs, then collects every highlight into organized folders you can revisit later. It's best for students and researchers gathering material from many sources. The catch: heavier organizational features like tagging across large libraries typically need a paid plan.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryProductivity
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Pros

  • works on both web pages and PDF documents
  • free to use for basic highlighting and note-taking
  • organizes highlights into folders for later reference
  • keeps highlights accessible even if the original page changes

Cons

  • advanced organization or export options may require paid plans
  • needs permission to read and modify pages to insert highlights
  • extra setup (folders, tags) takes more effort than a plain highlighter

Best for

  • students collecting highlights from articles for essays
  • researchers organizing notes from web pages and PDFs
  • anyone who wants highlights saved outside the original page
  • building a searchable library of quotes and sources

Skip it if

  • users who only need occasional, one-off highlighting
  • teams needing advanced collaboration without a paid plan

Key features

  • highlight text on web pages and PDFs
  • save highlights into organized folders
  • add notes alongside highlighted text
  • revisit and search saved highlights later

What Weava Highlighter does

Weava Highlighter adds a toolbar for marking up text as you read, whether on a regular web page or a PDF opened in the browser. Instead of highlights disappearing when you close the tab, they're saved into your Weava account so you can organize them into folders and come back to them for research or writing later.

Weava Highlighter free vs paid

The free plan covers highlighting and note-taking on web pages and PDFs with basic folder organization. Paid tiers typically add more storage, advanced organization, or export options for research workflows, so check the current listing for exact plan differences before committing.

Is Weava Highlighter safe?

Weava Highlighter needs permission to read and change content on pages you visit so it can insert highlight markup and detect selected text. This kind of access is standard for highlighting and annotation tools, since it can't work without reading the page's content.

Weava Highlighter: FAQs

Is Weava Highlighter free?

Yes, it has a free plan for basic highlighting and note-taking on web pages and PDFs, with paid plans for more features.

Is Weava Highlighter safe to use?

It requires permission to read and modify page content to insert highlights, which is standard for annotation extensions.

How do I use Weava Highlighter?

Install it, sign in, then select text on a web page or PDF and choose a highlight color to save it to your account.

Does Weava Highlighter work on PDFs?

Yes, it supports highlighting text directly in PDF documents opened in the browser, not just regular web pages.

What are Weava Highlighter alternatives?

Other web and PDF annotation tools with note-organizing features are common alternatives; compare folder and export options.

Can I organize highlights into folders?

Yes, Weava Highlighter lets you save and organize highlights into folders for easier retrieval later.

Do I need an account to use Weava Highlighter?

Yes, you need a free Weava account to save and sync your highlights across sessions.

Can I add notes to my highlights?

Yes, the extension lets you attach notes alongside highlighted text for extra context.

Why isn't Weava Highlighter working on a page?

Some sites block content scripts or use non-standard text rendering, which can prevent highlighting from working correctly.

Can I export my Weava highlights?

Export options vary by plan; check the current listing or your account settings for available formats.