Scribd
scribd.comHome to the world's documents. Specialized knowledge on any topic.
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About
Scribd is a large-scale document sharing and discovery platform hosting over 300 million user-uploaded documents spanning academic, professional, legal, and hobbyist topics. Users can read and upload documents for free, while a paid subscription unlocks ad-free browsing, offline downloads, and access to Slideshare presentations. The platform also includes an automated copyright protection system called BookID to detect and remove infringing content.
Problem
Finding and accessing specialized knowledge, documents, and niche content that isn't readily available elsewhere online
For
General users seeking specialized documents, researchers, students, and professionals
How it works
Users upload and browse a library of 300M+ community-contributed documents, with free read/upload access and a paid subscription tier for downloads and an ad-free experience
Business model
freemium
Status
launched
Company
Scribd, Inc.