Pocketmags service provides a convenient way to access the latest magazines on various topics. While it offers an excellent alternative to costly paper editions many people are still looking for downloading their magazines as PDFs for offline reading. How can I save and download a PDF of my issue from Pocketmags? Fortunately, this process is not difficult. Keep reading and just follow the three easy steps below, and then you will be able to keep your favorite Pocketmags issues forever and enjoy them anywhere, anytime.
Step 1: Run Pocketmags on PC/MAC computer
Pocketmags only provides a mobile app version, it seems difficult to download the magazines directly on the computer. If you want to use the Pocketmags app as if you were on your mobile device, you need to install and run the Pocketmags app on your computer with the help of an Android emulator. We recommend that Windows users use LDPlayer9 as the Android emulator, it is very easy and convenient. For Mac users, Android Studio is the best choice. Here is the detailed guide to set up Android emulator, you don't need to repeat the same configuration procedure the next time you want to use it.
Step 2: Download Pocketmags magazines in the Android emulator
As long as you can successfully run the Pocketmags app on your computer, it will be easy to log into your Pocketmags account and download your favorite magazines from the Pocketmags library in the same way on your Android smartphone.
1 For individually purchased titles, you can click "three dots" next to the title and select "Download" option to download the titles you would like to convert.
Note: If the downloads intermittently and randomly stop, you can click the "Down-arrow" button again until the "cloud" icon appears next to the title.
2 For Pocketmags Plus titles, simply click the book cover, and then you will see Download started. Please wait for the app to finish downloading. Only after the progress bar has finished can the title be downloaded completely.
Note: To confirm if the subscription titles are downloaded, please go to "Option" - "Manage downloaded issues", and then you will find the downloaded titles show up.
If you want to learn more tips and tricks, please read this article How to Download Magazines from Pocketmags.
Step 3: Back up downloaded Pocketmags magazines as local PDF files
Now, you can only access the downloaded magazines in the Android emulator. However, if you want to transfer them to your local computer, Epubor Pocketmags Converter is an essential tool for converting Pocketmags to PDF locally.
Run Epubor Pocketmags Converter and click the “Refresh” button, the downloaded issues from the Android emulator will be loaded under the “Book Library” section into Epubor program. Next, you can drag and drop the magazines from the left panel to the right area, and click the "Start conversion" button to convert the issues to local PDF files.
Just wait for a moment, all your Pocketmags magazines will automatically converted and saved to PDFs in the output directory. And you can back them up on your local drive or transfer the converted PDF magazines to other devices.
Conclusion
We have shared tips for converting Pocketmags magazines to local PDF files on PC/Mac. If you're still looking for a way to collect and back up PDF versions of your favorite Pocketmags issues, why not try Epubor Pocketmags Converter? Then, it would never be difficult to get rid of the limitations of the Pocketmags app and enjoy your favorite magazines on any preferred devices.
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