What is Hathi Download Helper FOR LINUX?

Hathi Download Helper FOR LINUX

Hathi Download Helper is an open source, portable, multiplatform, easy-to-use, and freely distributed graphical application designed for effortless downloading of books from the hathitrust.org website. Whether you need to download PDF documents, images, OCR text files, or create batch jobs for multiple book downloads, Hathi Download Helper has you covered.

Key Features:

• Download PDF documents, images, and OCR text files


• Export download link lists


• Create batch jobs for simultaneous downloads


• Merge multiple PDF files into a single PDF book


• Support for HTTP/HTTPS proxies and web proxies


• Convert image files to a PDF book or multiple PDF documents

Additional Features:

• Create searchable PDF files


• Automatic application updates with update checker


• Customizable GUI with adjustable style and font


• Supports page setup for PDF printers (A4, A3, letter)

Technical Specifications:

• Written in C++ programming language


• Uses cross-platform Qt GUI toolkit


• Compatible with all GNU/Linux distributions and Windows OS

Installation Instructions:

To install Hathi Download Helper, download the sources archive in rar format from Softpedia. Unpack the rar file and open a terminal emulator. Navigate to the extracted archive files with the 'cd' command and run 'qmake && make' to compile the project. Finally, run 'make install' as root or with sudo to install the app system-wide.

Getting Started:

Once installed, open the software from your desktop environment's main menu. Enter the book's URL, choose a download format, and utilize batch jobs for efficient downloading.

Enhance your book downloading experience with Hathi Download Helper FOR LINUX, the ultimate tool for book enthusiasts!

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!