Internet Archive Downloader

Download PDF books from archive.org

Extension stats

By: BE
Users: 864 ▲ 832
Version: 2.8.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-12)
Creation date: 2024-11-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • downloads
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 84.14K

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Extension summary

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).

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Extension safety

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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