Internet Archive Downloader

Internet Archive Downloader

Download PDF books from archive.org

What is Internet Archive Downloader?
The 'Internet Archive Downloader' is a Chrome extension designed to help users easily download PDF versions of books for offline reading from sites like archive.org and hathitrust.org. It features straightforward controls and progress monitoring, ensuring users can access millions of books at their leisure. With new Hathitrust support, no login is necessary, and users can also control download qualities and simultaneous tasks for an optimized experience.
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Stats
Users: 40,000+
Version: 0.7.0 (Last updated: 2024-02-25)
Creation date: 2023-03-08
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • downloads
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 58.45K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Internet Archive Downloader
Internet Archive Downloader (v0.7.0)
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Merlin
Summary

Internet Archive(archive.org) holds more than 34 millions books for free access. Some mean to be read online by borrowing for a limit period. This extension can download these books for later reading. HathiTrust Digital Library(hathitrust.org) support added. All books with full view permission can be downloaded at a click.

Usage For Internet Archive(https://archive.org/): After borrowing a book, two new buttons named "Quality" and "Download" will appear under the book viewer, beside the "Favorite" button.

To get current book as PDF file, click the "Download" button. To get each leaf as a JPEG file, click the "Download" button with Ctrl key pressed(Command key on Mac). With the download begins, the button will turn into a progress bar.

There are variant leaf qualities for each book which the extension keeps up to four levels. Click the stars on the "Quality" button to choose one. Default is the best quality(the original image, without scaled down).

For HathiTrust(https://hathitrust.org/): No login, no borrows required. Once a book page loaded, a new section named "Ayesha" will appears above the "Download" section on the left-hand side of the page. Click it to show the download controlls. There are three items, named "Quality", "Tasks" and "Download".

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User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works well in browser Edge
  • Works perfectly for downloading books
  • High-res pdf output
Cons
  • Issues with downloading and opening files in certain browsers
  • File directory not respected in Chrome settings
Most mentioned
  • Works well in browser Edge
  • High-res pdf output
  • Issues with downloading and opening files in certain browsers
Recent reviews
Works like a charm!!! I just downloaded a book that sells for over €700 on Amazon!
by Kyut Kyut, 2024-01-17

Um this works and this works well. I was not expecting it to at all! I have my very niche Certification study guide PDF now thank you!
by KC Abramson KC Abramson, 2024-04-24

very good !
by kỵ lê khánh kỵ lê khánh, 2024-04-22
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Safety
Risk impact

Internet Archive Downloader is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Internet Archive Downloader if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Internet Archive Downloader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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