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Internet Archive Downloader — Coming Soon (Browser Extension)

Internet Archive Downloader — 即将推出（浏览器扩展）

Download books, movies, music, software, and archived web pages from the Internet Archive directly through your browser. This extension is currently in development and has not been released yet.
Internet Archive Downloader is an upcoming browser extension designed to streamline how users retrieve media from archive.org. Rather than navigating multiple pages and dealing with inconsistent download buttons across different collection types, this extension will provide a unified interface for locating and saving archived content in the formats you actually need.
  • Download books, audio, video, software, and other media from archive.org collections
  • Bulk-download multiple files from a single archive item or collection page
  • Access Wayback Machine snapshots and save archived web pages locally
  • Select preferred file formats when multiple versions of an item are available
  • Designed for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, and other Chromium browsers
直接通过你的浏览器从Internet Archive下载书籍、电影、音乐、软件和存档网页。该扩展目前处于开发阶段，尚未发布。
Internet Archive Downloader是一款即将推出的浏览器扩展，旨在简化用户从archive.org获取媒体资源的流程。你无需在多个页面间跳转，也不必应对不同集合类型中不统一的下载按钮，这款扩展将提供统一的界面，供你查找并保存你实际需要格式的存档内容。
  • 从archive.org集合中下载书籍、音频、视频、软件和其他媒体资源
  • 从单个存档项目或集合页面批量下载多个文件
  • 访问Wayback Machine快照并将存档网页保存到本地
  • 当某个项目有多个版本时，可选择偏好的文件格式
  • 适配Chrome、Edge、Brave、Opera、Firefox及其他基于Chromium的浏览器

Status

状态

This extension is not yet available for download. Development is in progress and a release date has not been announced. Sign up below to get notified when it launches.
:bell: Get notified when this launches: Join the waitlist
该扩展目前还不能下载。 开发正在进行中，尚未公布发布日期。可在下方注册，以便在发布时收到通知。
:bell: 发布时获取通知： 加入等候列表

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Table of Contents

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Why Internet Archive Downloader

为什么要做Internet Archive Downloader

The Internet Archive hosts an enormous catalog of public domain and openly licensed media, but downloading from it is not always intuitive. Individual item pages list dozens of derivative files in varying formats, bulk downloads often require torrent clients or command-line tools, and Wayback Machine snapshots have no single-click save option for offline viewing. Navigating these workflows across books, audio, video, and software collections adds friction that discourages casual users from taking advantage of content that is already free to access.
Internet Archive Downloader is being designed to sit inside the browser and simplify this process. The goal is to detect when you are viewing an archive.org item or collection, surface the available files in a clear list, let you pick the formats and quality levels you want, and handle the download without requiring external applications or technical knowledge.
Internet Archive托管了海量的公有领域和开放许可媒体资源，但从该网站下载内容并不总是那么直观。单个项目页面会列出数十种不同格式的衍生文件，批量下载通常需要torrent客户端或命令行工具，而Wayback Machine快照没有一键保存选项供离线查看。在书籍、音频、视频和软件集合中来回切换这些工作流程增加了使用门槛，阻碍了普通用户利用这些本就可以免费访问的内容。
Internet Archive Downloader被设计为在浏览器内运行，简化这一流程。我们的目标是检测到你正在查看archive.org的项目或集合时，将可用文件清晰地列出来，让你选择想要的格式和质量等级，无需外部应用或专业技术知识即可完成下载。

Planned Features

规划中的功能

  • One-click downloads from any archive.org item detail page
  • Format picker showing all available derivatives for a given item (PDF, EPUB, MP3, MP4, etc.)
  • Batch download support for saving multiple files from a single collection or search result
  • Wayback Machine page capture for saving archived website snapshots as local HTML or PDF
  • Automatic filename organization using item metadata such as title, creator, and date
  • Download queue with progress tracking for large files and multi-file jobs
  • Browser-native workflow with no external software dependencies
  • Cross-browser compatibility targeting Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox
  • 在任何archive.org项目详情页一键下载
  • 格式选择器展示指定项目的所有可用衍生格式（PDF、EPUB、MP3、MP4等）
  • 支持批量下载，可从单个集合或搜索结果中保存多个文件
  • Wayback Machine页面捕获功能，可将存档的网站快照保存为本地HTML或PDF
  • 利用项目元数据（如标题、创作者、日期）自动整理文件名
  • 下载队列功能，可跟踪大文件和多文件任务的下载进度
  • 浏览器原生工作流，无需依赖外部软件
  • 跨浏览器兼容，支持Chrome、Edge、Brave和Firefox

How It Will Work

工作原理

  1. Install the extension once it is released.
  2. Navigate to any item page, collection, or Wayback Machine URL on archive.org.
  3. Open the extension popup to see the detected media files and their available formats.
  4. Select the specific files or format versions you want to save.
  5. Choose a quality level or derivative type if multiple options exist for the same item.
  6. Start the download and the extension will fetch the files directly to your local machine.
  7. For batch jobs, monitor progress through the built-in download queue.
  8. Access completed downloads in your browser's standard download folder.
  1. 扩展发布后安装该扩展。
  2. 访问archive.org上的任意项目页面、集合页或Wayback Machine URL。
  3. 打开扩展弹窗，即可查看检测到的媒体文件及其可用格式。
  4. 选择你想要保存的特定文件或格式版本。
  5. 如果同一项目有多个选项，选择质量等级或衍生类型。
  6. 开始下载，扩展会直接将文件抓取到你的本地设备。
  7. 对于批量任务，可通过内置的下载队列监控进度。
  8. 在浏览器的默认下载文件夹中访问已完成的下载。

Expected Formats

支持的输出格式

  • Input: Archive.org item pages containing books, audio, video, software, and web snapshots
  • Output: PDF, EPUB, MOBI, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MP4, AVI, ZIP, ISO, HTML, and other formats as provided by the Internet Archive's derivative system
Downloaded files will match the formats already hosted on archive.org. The extension surfaces what is available rather than performing conversions, so you get the exact files the Archive provides.
  • 输入：包含书籍、音频、视频、软件和网页快照的Archive.org项目页面
  • 输出：PDF、EPUB、MOBI、MP3、FLAC、OGG、MP4、AVI、ZIP、ISO、HTML及其他Internet Archive衍生系统提供的格式
下载的文件与archive.org上托管的格式完全一致。扩展仅展示可用的内容，不执行格式转换，因此你获取到的是档案馆提供的原始文件。

Who It's For

适用人群

  • Researchers and students gathering public domain texts, papers, and historical documents
  • Archivists preserving copies of digitized books, recordings, and cultural artifacts
  • Musicians and audio enthusiasts downloading live concert recordings and vintage radio broadcasts
  • Developers and hobbyists collecting legacy software, manuals, and technical documentation
  • Journalists and historians saving Wayback Machine snapshots of web pages for reference
  • 收集公有领域文本、论文和历史文档的研究人员和学生
  • 保存数字化书籍、录音和文化文物副本的档案管理员
  • 下载现场音乐会录音和复古广播节目的音乐家和音频爱好者
  • 收集legacy软件、手册和技术文档的开发者和爱好者
  • 保存网页的Wayback Machine快照以供参考的记者和历史学家

Use Cases We're Building For

我们正在适配的使用场景

  • Download an entire book in EPUB and PDF simultaneously from a single item page
  • Save a batch of Grateful Dead concert recordings from the Live Music Archive
  • Capture a set of Wayback Machine snapshots documenting how a website changed over time
  • Pull vintage software disk images and their accompanying manuals in one operation
  • Archive a collection of public domain films for offline viewing during travel
  • 从单个项目页面同时下载EPUB和PDF格式的整本图书
  • 从Live Music Archive中批量保存Grateful Dead的演唱会录音
  • 捕获一系列Wayback Machine快照，记录网站随时间的变化
  • 一次性获取复古软件磁盘镜像及其配套手册
  • 存档公有领域电影集合，供旅途中离线观看

Security & Scope

安全与适用范围

  • Operates only on the page the user intentionally opens in the active browser tab
  • Detects supported playback sources only for user-initiated downloads or exports
  • Does not execute page instructions, shell commands, or arbitrary scripts from page content
  • Does not follow unrelated links or perform actions outside the active workflow
  • Limits support to the named platform, approved embedded contexts, and user-authorized sessions when required
  • 仅在用户主动在当前浏览器标签页打开的页面上运行
  • 仅为用户主动发起的下载或导出操作检测支持的播放源
  • 不执行页面指令、shell命令或页面内容中的任意脚本
  • 不跳转无关链接，也不执行当前工作流之外的操作
  • 仅支持指定平台、已获批的嵌入式上下文，以及必要时用户授权的会话

FAQ

常见问题

When will Internet Archive Downloader be released? A release date has not been set. Sign up at the waitlist link above to be notified as soon as it is available.
Does it work with the Wayback Machine? Yes. Wayback Machine support is a planned feature, allowing you to save archived web page snapshots as local files for offline reference.
What file formats will it support? The extension will support whatever formats the Internet Archive makes available for a given item. Common formats include PDF, EPUB, MP3, FLAC, MP4, and ZIP, among many others.
Will it handle large files and collections? The plan includes a download queue with progress tracking so you can manage large files and multi-file batch downloads without the browser stalling or losing track of progress.
Is it free? Pricing details will be announced closer to launch. SERP extensions typically include a free trial period.
Do I need an Internet Archive account? Most public items on archive.org do not require an account to download. Some collections with borrowing restrictions may require a free archive.org account, and the extension will respect those access controls.
Internet Archive Downloader什么时候发布？ 目前尚未确定发布日期。可在上方的等候列表链接注册，一旦可用即可收到通知。
它支持Wayback Machine吗？ 是的。Wayback Machine支持是规划中的功能，允许你将存档的网页快照保存为本地文件，供离线参考。
它支持哪些文件格式？ 该扩展将支持Internet Archive为指定项目提供的所有格式。常见格式包括PDF、EPUB、MP3、FLAC、MP4、ZIP等众多格式。
它可以处理大文件和大集合吗？ 我们计划加入带进度跟踪的下载队列，方便你管理大文件和多文件批量下载，不会出现浏览器卡顿或进度丢失的问题。
它是免费的吗？ 定价细节将在临近发布时公布。SERP的扩展通常会提供免费试用期。
我需要Internet Archive账号吗？ archive.org上的大多数公开项目不需要账号即可下载。部分有借阅限制的集合可能需要免费的archive.org账号，扩展将遵守这些访问控制规则。

License

许可证

This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the LICENSE file. Review that file before copying, modifying, or redistributing any part of this project.
本仓库遵循LICENSE文件中规定的SERP Apps专有许可证分发。在复制、修改或重新分发本项目的任何部分之前，请查阅该文件。

Notes

注意事项

  • This extension is in development and is not available for download yet
  • Only download content that is publicly available or that you have permission to save
  • Download speeds and availability depend on the Internet Archive's servers and infrastructure
  • Changes to archive.org's site structure or API may affect functionality once released
  • An active internet connection is required to browse and download from archive.org
  • 该扩展正在开发中，目前暂不提供下载
  • 仅下载公开可用或你有权保存的内容
  • 下载速度和可用性取决于Internet Archive的服务器和基础设施
  • archive.org的网站结构或API变更可能会影响发布后的功能
  • 需要活跃的互联网连接才能浏览archive.org并从中下载内容

About the Internet Archive

关于Internet Archive

The Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library founded in 1996 with the mission of providing universal access to all knowledge. It hosts millions of free books, movies, audio recordings, software titles, and over 800 billion archived web pages through its Wayback Machine. While all of this content is freely accessible, the site's download interface varies across media types and can require multiple steps or external tools for bulk retrieval. Internet Archive Downloader is being built to provide a consistent, browser-based download experience across every section of the Archive's vast catalog.
Internet Archive是一家成立于1996年的非营利数字图书馆，使命是为所有人提供所有知识的访问渠道。它托管了数百万本免费书籍、电影、音频录音、软件，以及通过Wayback Machine保存的超过8000亿个存档网页。虽然所有这些内容都可以免费访问，但该网站的下载界面因媒体类型不同而异，批量检索可能需要多个步骤或外部工具。开发Internet Archive Downloader的目的是为档案馆海量目录的所有板块提供一致的、基于浏览器的下载体验。