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Archive.org-Downloader uses a Python script to save Archive.org books in PDF format, with a web version also mentioned.
About Archive.org-Downloader
Archive.org-Downloader is a Python 3 script that downloads books from Archive.org as PDF files, or as individual JPG images. It requires an Archive.org account, since the email and password are required arguments, and it offers options for image resolution, thread count, output directory and exporting book metadata to JSON. Several books can be downloaded in one run by repeating the URL argument or by pointing the script at a text file of URLs. Download time varies with the number of pages and the image quality selected. Titles restricted to patrons with print disabilities need a whitelisted account and the -P flag. A browser version at archive-dl.com is presented as an alternative for users who do not want to install Python.
Key features
- Downloads Archive.org books as PDF or individual JPG files
- Accepts multiple book URLs or a text file of URLs
- Image resolution selectable from 10 to 0, where 0 is highest
- Configurable maximum thread count, default 50
- Option to export book metadata to a JSON file
- Flag for print-disabled restricted books using a whitelisted account
Best for: Archive.org account holders who want offline PDF copies of books and prefer command-line or batch downloading.
Good for
- Free to use, with the Python script described as fully maintained
- Supports bulk downloads through repeated URLs or a URL list file
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux where Python 3 is installed
Watch out for
- Requires an Archive.org account, with email and password supplied to the script
- Books restricted to print-disabled patrons need a whitelisted account or the web version
- Download duration varies with page count and selected image quality
Archive.org-Downloader at a glance
- Category
- Search & Reference › Web Archives
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Archive.org-Downloader FAQ
Do I need an Archive.org account to use the script?
Yes. The email and password fields are required, so you must have a registered account on archive.org.
Can I download books restricted to patrons with print disabilities?
Not with a normal account. Those books require a whitelisted archive.org account and the -P flag; the web version at archive-dl.com handles them instead.
How do I download many books at once?
Either repeat the -u URL argument for each book or list one URL per line in a text file and pass it with the --file option.
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