Scribd Downloader

Download Scribd documents as PDF for free - Fast, automated, and runs in background!

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Features

• One-click download - Just paste the Scribd URL and get your PDF
• Runs in background - Headless Chrome, no browser window pops up
• Fast processing - Optimized scrolling and minimal wait times
• Clean PDFs - No cookie banners, toolbars, or watermarks
• Custom page size - Executive size (7.25" x 10.5") with no margins
• Auto filename - PDF named after the document URL automatically
• No login required - Works without Scribd account

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Requirements

• Python 3.7 or higher
• Google Chrome browser installed
• Chrome WebDriver (auto-managed by Selenium)

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Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/themrsami/scribd-downloader.git
   cd scribd-downloader

2. Install dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

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Usage

1. Run the script

   python scribd-downloader.py

2. Paste the Scribd document URL when prompted:

   Input link Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/document/123456789/Document-Title
   

3. Wait for the download - The script will:

   • Open the document in headless Chrome
   • Scroll through all pages to load content
   • Remove unwanted elements (toolbars, cookie banners)
   • Save as PDF in the current directory

4. Done! Your PDF will be saved with the document name from the URL.

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Example Output

$ python scribd-downloader.py
Input link Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/document/863374232/Ultimate-Web-Development-Bundle

Link embed: https://www.scribd.com/embeds/863374232/content
Output filename: Ultimate-Web-Development-Bundle.pdf

🚀 Starting headless Chrome browser...
✅ Cookie dialogs hidden
📄 Found 45 pages, scrolling...
   Scrolled 10/45 pages...
   Scrolled 20/45 pages...
   Scrolled 30/45 pages...
   Scrolled 40/45 pages...
✅ All 45 pages loaded
✅ Top toolbar removed
✅ Bottom toolbar removed
✅ Cleaned 1 scroll containers
✅ Print CSS injected

📥 Saving PDF as: Ultimate-Web-Development-Bundle.pdf
   Page size: Executive (7.25" x 10.5")
   Margins: None
   Headers/Footers: Disabled
✅ PDF saved successfully to: C:\Users\...\Ultimate-Web-Development-Bundle.pdf
🔒 Browser closed

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PDF Settings

Setting	Value
Page Size	Executive (7.25" x 10.5")
Margins	None (0)
Headers/Footers	Disabled
Background Graphics	Enabled

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How It Works

1. URL Conversion - Converts Scribd document URL to embeddable format
2. Headless Browser - Opens Chrome in background (invisible)
3. Page Loading - Scrolls through all pages to trigger lazy-loading
4. Cleanup - Removes toolbars, cookie banners, and overlays
5. PDF Generation - Uses Chrome DevTools Protocol to generate PDF directly
6. Auto Close - Browser closes automatically after saving

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Troubleshooting

"ChromeDriver not found" error

The script uses Selenium Manager to auto-download ChromeDriver. If you face issues:

pip install --upgrade selenium

PDF not saving

• Ensure you have write permissions in the current directory
• Check if the Scribd URL is valid and accessible

Blank pages in PDF

• Some documents may have DRM protection
• Try increasing the scroll delay in the script if pages aren't loading

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

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Support the Project

If you find this tool useful, consider supporting its development:

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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Disclaimer

This tool is for educational purposes only. Please respect copyright laws and Scribd's Terms of Service. Only download documents you have the right to access.

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Made with ❤️ by Usama Nazir

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