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How to Download from Scribd

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1Downloading Documents on a Computer

2Downloading Books on a Phone or Tablet

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Article Summary
Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA
Last Updated: January 5, 2024 Fact Checked

This wikiHow teaches you how to download different types of Scribd content for offline reading.
If you have a standard free Scribd membership, you can download a variety of community-
uploaded documents, including newspaper articles, templates, and academic papers, using your
computer's web browser. If you pay for a Scribd Premium membership, you can also use the
Scribd mobile app to download thousands of book titles for offline reading.
Method 1
Downloading Documents on a Computer

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1.

1
Sign in to https://www.scribd.com in your computer's browser. If a publisher has
decided to make their document available for download, you can save it to your
computer for offline viewing using Scribd's website.[1]
 If you aren't logged in, click Sign In in the top-right corner of the page
to sign in now.[2]
 While many documents are free to download for all Scribd users, some
documents are only available for download if you're a Premium
subscriber.[3]
2.

2
Locate a document to download. Here are two ways to find documents:
 To browse the community document library, which consists of court
filings, academic papers, and business templates, click
the Documents link in the menu on the left side of the page.
 To search for something in particular, type an author or keyword into
the "Search" bar at the top of the screen, click the magnifying glass to
search, and then click the Documents at the top of the page to refine
your results.
3.
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Click a document title or image. Scroll through the documents until you find one
which you want to download, then click it to view its details.
 If there are multiple pages of search results, you can scroll down to the
bottom of the page and click next to move to the next page.
4.

4
Click Download Now . If the document is available for download, you'll find this button
near the top-left corner of the document's preview screen. If the document is not
available for download, this button will not appear.[4]
5.

5
Select a file type. Depending on the type of document, you'll have a few different
choices at the top of the window, such as PDF or TXT.
 If you're trying to download a document that's only available to
Premium subscribers, you'll see the option to sign up for a Premium
account instead.[5]
 Make sure to choose a format that you can actually open on your
computer. For example, if you download a PDF, you'll need a PDF
viewer (like Adobe Reader or Microsoft Word) to open the file.
6.
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Click the Download button. The button will also display the file type you selected
(e.g., Download PDF), and it's near the top-left corner of the window. This downloads
the file to your computer.[6]
 Depending on your settings, you may have to choose a download
location and click Save to start the download.
 If you don't specify a download location, the document will be saved to
your default download location, which is usually a folder
called Downloads.
Method 2
Downloading Books on a Phone or Tablet

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1.

1
Open Scribd on your phone or tablet. As long as you have a Premium subscription to
Scribd, you can use the mobile app to download an unlimited number of books for
offline reading.[7] Tap the Scribd app, which resembles a green "S" on a white
background.
 If you aren't logged in, tap Sign In in the top-right corner of the screen
to sign in now.
 You cannot download books for offline reading on a computer.
2.
2
Search for a book to download. There are many ways to find the book you're looking
for:[8]
 Explore suggested titles and categories by tapping Books at the top of
the screen.
 Tap Top Charts at the bottom to check out what's popular.
 Tap Search at the bottom-center to search by title, author, or keyword.
 Tap Saved to access your saved books, reading lists, notebook, and
history.
3.

3
Tap a book. This displays information about the book, including its length, rating, and
description.
 If you're interested in the book, tap Save below the "Read Preview"
button to add it to your Saved list. You could also add it to one of your
lists by tapping Add to List, the option directly to the right of Save.
4.

4
Tap Download

. It's the icon of an arrow pointing downward to a horizontal line, and you'll find it
below the "Read Preview" button.[9]
5.
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Access downloaded books when offline. Once your book finishes downloading, you'll
be able to open it for reading whether on or offline. Here's how:
 Tap Saved in the row of icons at the bottom of the screen. It's the icon
that looks like a bookmark or ribbon.
 Slide the "Downloaded" switch near the top-right to the On (green)
position.
 Tap the book to start reading.
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Tips
 To delete a downloaded book, navigate to your Saved titles in the mobile app, tap the
three vertical dots beside the book's name, then select Remove Download.
 You can take a screenshot of content on Scribd if you're in a pinch (for example, if you
need the first page of a set of sheet music).
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Warnings
  Scribd books cannot be downloaded onto your computer, and doing so would be illegal
even if it were possible.

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References
1. ↑https://support.scribd.com/hc/en-us/articles/210135046-Using-Scribd-offline#
%E2%80%9CComputer%E2%80%9D
2. ↑https://www.scribd.com/login
3. ↑https://support.scribd.com/hc/en-us/articles/210134106-About-subscriptions
4. ↑https://support.scribd.com/hc/en-us/articles/8145141824788-Printing-documents
5. ↑https://support.scribd.com/hc/en-us/articles/210134106-About-subscriptions
6. ↑https://support.scribd.com/hc/en-us/articles/8145141824788-Printing-documents
7. ↑https://support.scribd.com/hc/en-us/articles/210134106-Premium-Membership#What-
are-the-benefits
8. ↑https://support.scribd.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000583743-Using-Scribd-s-advanced-
search
9. ↑https://support.scribd.com/hc/en-us/articles/210135046-Using-Scribd-offline
About This Article
Written by:
Darlene Antonelli, MA
wikiHow Technology Writer
This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene Antonelli
is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Darlene has experience teaching college
courses, writing technology-related articles, and working hands-on in the technology field. She
earned an MA in Writing from Rowan University in 2012 and wrote her thesis on online
communities and the personalities curated in such communities. This article has been viewed
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