How to download Nine Lives Archive stories as EPUB or PDF
WP Downloader is a free web tool that turns a complete Nine Lives Archive story into an EPUB or PDF. There is nothing to install.
How to download a Nine Lives Archive story
- Open the story on ninelivesarchive.com or ninelives.dark-solace.org.
- Copy the story URL from your browser.
- Go to the Nine Lives Archive downloader.
- Paste the URL into the download box.
- Choose EPUB or PDF.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Start the download and save the finished file.
WP Downloader downloads the whole story from Nine Lives Archive. Single chapters and lists are not supported.
EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
Which Nine Lives Archive URL should you paste?
Paste the URL of the story itself. A Nine Lives Archive story URL looks like this:
http://ninelivesarchive.com/viewstory.php?sid=1234The number in this example only shows the URL format.
You can also paste the story link into the box on the WP Downloader home page. The tool will detect the site automatically.
Do you need to sign in?
You do not need a Nine Lives Archive account to download public stories.
Signing in with an account from the archive is optional. It lets WP Downloader fetch members-only stories that your account can already read. Your credentials are used only to fetch the story you requested.
WP Downloader cannot bypass membership requirements, paywalls, locked chapters, or age restrictions. If your account cannot read something on the original site, the downloader cannot unlock it.
The Discord sign-in required for PDF is separate from the optional Nine Lives Archive sign-in. EPUB does not require a Discord account.
Should you choose EPUB or PDF?
Choose the format you want to download. EPUB is available to everyone, while PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
If the story gets new chapters, download it again to create a new file. WP Downloader cannot update an existing EPUB.
How to read the downloaded story on your device
On a phone or tablet
Save the EPUB or PDF to your device. For more information, see how to read Nine Lives Archive stories offline.
On a computer
Save the file after WP Downloader creates it.
On Kindle
Download the EPUB, then follow the Nine Lives Archive to Kindle guide. WP Downloader does not produce MOBI or AZW3 files.
On Kobo
Download the EPUB, then continue with the Nine Lives Archive Kobo guide.
Nine Lives Archive support
Nine Lives Archive is one of 87 additional fiction archives supported by WP Downloader. Support for these sites was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader released under the Apache-2.0 license.
The full list is available on the supported sites page.
FAQ
Can I download a single Nine Lives Archive chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads the whole story from this archive. It does not support single chapters or story lists.
Is EPUB free?
Yes. EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
Can WP Downloader access a members-only story?
Yes, if you sign in with a Nine Lives Archive account that already has permission to read it. WP Downloader cannot bypass access restrictions.
Can I include images from the story?
Yes. Select the option to include the story’s images when preparing the download.
Will my EPUB update when the story gets a new chapter?
No. Download the story again to create a new file with the chapters your account can currently read.