Academia has an awesome ability to download papers in bulk called a PDF Pack. A PDF Pack is a Premium feature that lets you download a curated bundle of papers related to the paper you are currently viewing. Instead of searching for and downloading papers one by one, you can get a ready-made set of relevant PDFs in one download.
PDF Packs are curated using signals like:
- Papers with related research interests and keywords
- Citation and reference connections
- Reading patterns from Academia members
If you're embarking on a project that you believe will require a lot of research, this feature can help you search less and dive straight into reading.
How to download a PDF Pack
- Open the paper you believe to be foundational to your reading, so we can help you download more papers like it.
- Click Download Full PDF Package next to the regular download button.
- You'll see a preview of the papers that will be included in your pack. You can use this opportunity to customize this pack before downloading your papers.
- Click the Download PDF Pack button on the preview when you're ready to begin your download.
Your PDF Pack preview (and how to customize it)
On the left side of the preview window, you'll see options for:
- Searching within the recommended results to narrow to a specific topic (for example, “machine learning in education”)
- Filtering by Date Range (for example, only papers from the last 5 years)
- Specifying which categories of papers should be included
If you don't have Academia Premium
You can upgrade to Academia Premium from this screen to get your PDF Pack by clicking the "Download PDF Pack" button again. Enter your payment details to finish your upgrade, and your download will begin.
Don't want to upgrade?
If you clicked the "Download Full PDF Package" button by accident or simply changed your mind, you can always select No thanks, I’ll stay on the Free tier. We won't upgrade you to Academia Premium and the window will close.
You can still download the paper you're reading for free.
What happens after I download a PDF Pack?
If you already have Academia Premium, download and it should begin right away, and a progress bar may appear. If your pack contains large files, it might take a little while. The page will tell you when your download is ready.
Where is my PDF Pack saved?
Your PDF Pack downloads as a single bundle to your browser’s download location (usually your Downloads folder). The bundle filename starts with "Academia.edu Bundle"
Opening the bundle expands it into the set of papers included in your pack.