What is Internet Archive Downloader?
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Internet Archive (archive.org) holds more than 34 millions books. Some books are permitted to read online by borrowing for a limit period. With the extension, the borrowed books can be downloaded for offline reading. HathiTrust Digital Library (hathitrust.org) is also supported. All books with full view permission can be downloaded.
New Feature Embedded text was accomplished. Now the produced PDF file can be text searched.
Usage For Internet Archive (https://archive.org/): After borrowing a book, two new buttons, "Quality" and "Download", appear under the book viewer alongside the "Favorite" button.
To get the current book as a PDF file, press the "Download" button. To get each leaf as a JPEG file, press the "Download" button while holding Ctrl key (Command key on Mac). To get only a range of leafs, press the "Download" button while holding Alt key (Option key on Mac), then input a range.
For HathiTrust (https://hathitrust.org/):
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- Works as advertised
- User-friendly functionality for downloading books
- Multiple quality options available
- Fast and effective
- Positive experience in various browsers
- Unclear user experience
- Issues on specific systems (e.g., Chrome for macOS)
- Variability in download speed depending on book size
- Works as intended
- Thankful for the functionality
- Positive remarks on effectiveness
- Some users faced issues with specific platforms
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Risk impact
Internet Archive Downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Internet Archive Downloader may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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