Can You Use Templates for the reMarkable Paper Pro on the reMarkable Paper Pro Move?
If you use both the reMarkable Paper Pro and the Paper Pro Move, this question almost asks itself. You already have templates you like, workflows that work for you, and the last thing you want is to maintain two completely separate template libraries.
Because the Paper Pro and the Paper Pro Move have different screen sizes, it is natural to wonder whether templates designed for the larger Paper Pro still make sense on the smaller Move. Will everything feel too cramped? Will you need separate versions of the same planner? Or can you comfortably use the same templates on both devices?
The good news is that Paper Pro templates do work on the Paper Pro Move. The experience is not identical, but it is often better than people expect. In this post, I’ll walk through what actually happens when you use the same templates on both devices, how screen size affects the layout, etc.
Do Paper Pro Templates Work on the Paper Pro Move?
Yes, they do. PDF files like notebooks, planners, trackers and more designed for the reMarkable Paper Pro open and function normally on the Paper Pro Move. PDFs sync without issues, navigation works as expected, and you can write on them just like you would on the larger device.
Nothing breaks and nothing needs to be converted. The difference is not about compatibility, but about how the layout feels on a smaller screen.
What Changes Because of the Screen Size?
The main difference between the Paper Pro and the Paper Pro Move is the screen size. The Paper Pro has a much larger display, while the Move is more compact. When you open a Paper Pro template on the Move, the entire page is simply scaled down to fit the smaller screen.
That means Paper Pro templates do open perfectly on the Move, but they are scaled down to fit the smaller screen. Everything is still there and fully usable, but you may notice some extra white or grey space around the edges of the page. Nothing is missing. The device is just being polite and making sure you can see the whole layout at once.
The same thing happens in reverse. If you open a Move-sized template on the larger Paper Pro, the page scales up and can feel a bit more spacious, sometimes with more breathing room than the layout was originally designed for.
This means everything is still there and fully usable, but more detailed layouts can feel a bit tighter, especially in portrait mode. Text areas are smaller, and you may find yourself zooming in more often depending on the type of template you are using.
Using Paper Pro Templates in Landscape Mode
This is where many Paper Pro Move users really hit their stride. The Move was designed so that its height closely matches the width of the larger Paper Pro. Because of that, rotating the Move into landscape mode often makes Paper Pro templates feel surprisingly well balanced.
In landscape orientation, the layout suddenly makes more sense. Columns have more breathing room, timelines feel less compressed, and writing areas are more comfortable. For many planner and dashboard-style templates, this reduces the need to zoom and makes the page feel far more natural.
For people who regularly switch between the Paper Pro and the Move, using landscape mode is often the easiest way to keep one shared template library without feeling like you are forcing a layout to fit.
When Move-Specific Templates Make More Sense
If you prefer working mostly in portrait mode or like seeing an entire page at once without zooming, planners and notebooks designed specifically for the Paper Pro Move can feel more comfortable. These layouts take the smaller screen into account and often use larger writing areas and simpler structures.
This is less about right or wrong and more about personal preference. Some people enjoy the flexibility of using the same templates everywhere, while others prefer layouts that are optimized for each device.
One Template Library, Two Ways to Use It
Using Paper Pro templates on the Paper Pro Move works better than many people expect. The files open normally, the writing experience stays the same, and with landscape mode, larger layouts often feel right at home on the smaller device.
Whether you stick to one shared template library or mix Paper Pro and Move-specific layouts, the flexibility is there. It really comes down to how you like to hold your device and how much space you want to see on a single page.