Scribd Downloader Full Explanation With Code

Idea

Main Idea:

• Extract the PDF from the provided link.

Execution:

• Retrieve the embedded link from the user’s input.
• Scroll through all pages from the first to the last (since the embed only loads one page at a time, leaving other pages blank if not scrolled).
• Remove the following elements via DevTools:
  • class="document_scroller"
  • <div>toolbar_drop</div>
  • <div>mobile_overlay</div>
• Open the print window.
• The results:
  • Google Chrome
  • Firefox

Note: The "Print as PDF" option must be selected, and "Print both header and footer" must be unchecked in the print settings.

Code

• Python 3.8.20
• Environments: view requirements.txt (pip install -r requirements.txt)
• Currently, I have written the code to run on the Windows platform, supporting both Google Chrome and Firefox browsers. Please refer to GoogleChrome.py and Firefox.py for details.
• View the "ErrorLog" if you encounter any issues. Note: Each browser and OS may have different conditions, so please verify them beforehand.