Answered By: Jinsook Seo
Last Updated: May 13, 2026     Views: 21

ProQuest Ebook Central has been transitioning to a chapter-based PDF download model, removing the previous custom page range download option. This is part of a broader platform update that also introduced the new Ebook Central Reader App.

On December 16, 2025, ProQuest Ebook Central transitioned to a new app for offline reading and ebook checkout. The new Ebook Central Reader App replaced Adobe Digital Editions for full-book downloads. 

Downloads are now organized by chapter rather than by user-defined page ranges.

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Why can't I select a custom page range anymore?

ProQuest has removed the custom page range download option as part of a shift to a chapter-based PDF model. Downloads are now organized by chapter rather than by user-defined page ranges.

How do I download a specific page range that does not match a full chapter?

Use the Print to PDF option inside the Online Reader. This allows more flexible page selection than the standard Download button.

  1. Open the book in the Ebook Central Online Reader
  2. Locate the Print to PDF option in the reader toolbar
  3. Enter your desired page range and save as PDF

The page selection tools are missing. What should I do?

Look for a "Switch to PDF" button in the book details panel. Selecting this option typically restores standard page-based navigation and download options.

How do I download content that spans multiple chapters?

Download each chapter individually, then combine the files using a PDF merging tool. Free tools such as Adobe Acrobat Online, Smallpdf, or PDF24 can merge multiple PDFs into a single document.

Are chapter downloads DRM-restricted?

No. Chapter PDFs downloaded from Ebook Central are DRM-free, meaning you can keep them permanently without expiration. This is an advantage over the previous loan-based download model.

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