HPdfDownloader

Fast PDF-only discovery and download from the current page, search results, and article pages using your browser session.

HPdfDownloader helps you quickly find and download PDF documents from the page you are currently viewing. It is designed for research and academic workflows where PDF links may be hidden behind search results, article detail pages, metadata, or institutional proxy URLs. Key features: One-click PDF discovery from the current page Automatically detects PDF links, download buttons, and PDF metadata Scans linked article/detail pages from search results Follows paginated search-result pages when available Supports common academic proxy and EZproxy-style URLs Verifies that a file is actually a PDF before downloading Avoids saving HTML article pages as broken PDF files Includes speed presets: Gentle, Balanced, and Fast Uses parallel scanning and download workers for better performance Runs locally in your browser without sending browsing data to external servers HPdfDownloader uses your existing browser session, cookies, and institutional access. It does not bypass paywalls, DRM, login requirements, or publisher access controls. Use this extension only for documents you are authorized to access, and always follow your institution’s and publishers’ terms of use.