Rectoly for Mendeley

Rectoly for Mendeley

Read & annotate research PDFs

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  • Released
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  • August 31, 2026
  • October 10, 2026

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This app enhances the PDF reading and annotation experience for researchers, particularly those using Mendeley. It offers features like a reflowable reading mode, in-line annotation with Apple Pencil, text-to-speech, and tools for organizing research themes and figures.

✓Reflowable Reading Mode
✓In-line PDF Annotation
✓Read Aloud (Text-to-Speech)
✓Research Themes organization
✓Cross-paper annotation search
✓Manuscript side-by-side view
✓Mendeley Library Sync
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What's New in Rectoly for Mendeley

5.1.0

October 10, 2026

Organize your notes with AI • In Across papers, “Organize with AI” groups your sticky notes and notes in the chosen collection by topic and saves them as a research theme. It writes only the headings; every note stays as you wrote it and opens its paper at the place. Paper cards for your review table • “Paper cards…” in the library’s “…” menu writes each paper’s research question, method, data, findings and stated limitations from its own text. Every sentence carries its page, and a sentence the text does not support is dropped. The table exports as Markdown and CSV. • The cards open as a table inside Rectoly. Tap a sentence and the paper opens at the page it comes from. AI with your own API key • Run translation, Organize with AI and paper cards with your own API key for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and others — also on devices that cannot run the on-device model. Your text goes straight to the provider, and you are always asked before it is sent. In Settings › AI. Translate into Vietnamese, Ukrainian and Thai • Papers can now be translated into Vietnamese, Ukrainian and Thai as well (Thai with System translation). Choose one under Translation language. Swap the panes, move the columns • Press and hold the header of either of two PDFs side by side, or of the PDF beside Reading Mode, and move it (with a mouse, just drag) to swap left and right or top and bottom. The sidebar and the figure column move to either side the same way. The header’s Two-pane arrangement menu and VoiceOver can swap them too. Also • A research theme now ends with “Passages that may relate”: paragraphs from your library’s papers that are close to your notes. • Handwriting on the PDF can now use a “Fountain pen” (iPad). • Two PDFs opened side by side are remembered as a pair, with their sides, and come back together the next time (iPad). • With page turning set to “One page at a time” or “Horizontal”, pages now slide across as they turn. • Now runs on iOS 17.0 and later (it needed iOS 17.6 before). Fixes and improvements • Fixed a note written on a highlight in Mendeley replacing the highlight’s own text. The note now shows in the annotation list. • Fixed handwriting written or erased during a sync sometimes being undone by that sync. • Fixed a dot sometimes left where an Apple Pencil stroke begins, and made writing lighter. • Fixed formulas in Reading Mode sometimes losing large symbols such as sums, unions and roots. • Fixed extra spaces appearing in the text of highlights made on Chinese, Japanese and Korean passages.

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What is Rectoly for Mendeley?

Rectoly for Mendeley is a specialized PDF reader and annotation tool designed to enhance the research workflow for Mendeley users. It offers features like a reflowable reading mode, in-line annotation, and seamless integration with your Mendeley library.

How does Rectoly for Mendeley sync with my Mendeley library?

You can sign in with your Mendeley account to access your library directly within Rectoly. Highlights and text notes are saved to the PDF and written back to Mendeley, ensuring your annotations remain part of your existing research workflow.

Can I annotate PDFs in Rectoly for Mendeley?

Yes, you can highlight, underline, add sticky notes, and write with Apple Pencil directly on PDFs while in Reading Mode. Your handwriting scales with text size, and annotations can be filtered by color and type.

Does Rectoly for Mendeley offer a reading mode?

Yes, Rectoly features a Reading Mode that reflows academic papers into a single, clean text column. This makes reading much easier on smaller screens or in narrow split views without losing the original PDF content.

What devices does Rectoly for Mendeley support?

Rectoly for Mendeley is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, allowing you to access and manage your research library across multiple Apple devices.

Is Rectoly for Mendeley free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases to unlock additional features or functionality. The base application provides a robust set of tools for reading and annotating research PDFs.

How often is Rectoly for Mendeley updated?

The latest version, 4.0.0, was released on September 24, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.

Can I export my annotations or research themes from Rectoly for Mendeley?

Yes, you can export research themes as Markdown or Word (.docx) files. Handwritten notes are also backed up with iCloud and exportable as JSON for long-term preservation, ensuring your research is not locked within the app.