# Scribd PDF Downloader

> Download PDF files from Scribd easily

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/scribd-pdf-downloader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/scribd-pdf-downloader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `scribd-pdf-downloader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** appzone
- **Category:** download-management
- **Daily users:** 164
- **Weekly downloads:** 152
- **Rating:** 1.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-03
- **First published:** 2026-04-30
- **Size:** 170 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scribd-pdf-downloader/)

## Description

Scribd PDF Downloader is a powerful Chrome extension that allows you to easily download PDF files from Scribd documents. Extract formatted text and convert it into professional PDF files with just a single click.

Key Features:

✨ One-Click PDF Download
Download any Scribd document as a formatted PDF directly from the document toolbar. No complicated steps or manual processes required.

📄 Formatted Text Extraction
Our advanced text extraction technology captures the actual text content from Scribd documents, not just images. This ensures your downloaded PDFs contain selectable, searchable text.

🎨 Professional PDF Generation
Generated PDFs maintain proper formatting with:
- Correct page breaks
- Proper text alignment
- Readable fonts and sizes
- Multi-page support

⚡ Seamless Integration
The download button integrates directly into Scribd's interface. Simply click the "PDF Complete" button in the document toolbar and your PDF will download automatically.

🔒  Privacy Focused
All processing happens locally in your browser. We don't store, track, or share any of your documents or personal information.

🚀  Fast & Reliable 
Background processing ensures smooth performance without interrupting your browsing experience. Downloads happen automatically without opening new windows or tabs.

How to Use:
<ol><li>Navigate to any Scribd document</li><li>Look for the "PDF Complete" button in the toolbar</li><li>Click the button</li><li>Your formatted PDF will download automatically</li><li>Open and enjoy your PDF with selectable text!</li></ol>
Perfect For:
<ul><li>Students who need to save study materials</li><li>Researchers collecting reference documents</li><li>Professionals archiving important documents</li><li>Anyone who wants to read Scribd content offline</li></ul>
Technical Details:
<ul><li>Supports all Scribd document types</li><li>Works with multi-page documents</li><li>Maintains document structure and formatting</li><li>Compatible with all modern browsers</li><li>No additional software required</li></ul>
Permissions:

This extension only requires access to <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/223e9f8058113b6e1aca66ecc4aab5f45395b295ff62dd0d01d59c63d0425fa1/http%3A//Scribd.com" rel="nofollow">Scribd.com</a> to function. We don't collect any personal data or track your activity.

Support:

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please let us know. We're constantly working to make this extension better for our users.

Download Scribd PDF Downloader today and start saving your favorite documents!

## Rankings

- #9,190 — Overall
- #50 — pdf
- #226 — documentation

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `webNavigation`
- `tabs`
- `*://*.scribd.com/document/*`
- `*://*.scribd.com/doc/*`
- `*://*.scribd.com/embeds/*/content*`
- `*://*.scribd.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `*.scribd.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/scribd-pdf-downloader)