Archivist Browser

Your Portal to Digital History

Archivist Browser: Your Portal to Digital History
Archivist Browser is the ultimate media player, transforming your device into a comprehensive portal for streaming content directly from the Internet Archive's vast collections. Built specifically for researchers and enthusiasts of historical media, our app provides the fastest, most reliable way to stream millions of films, audiobooks, music, and digital texts.
We prioritise your privacy: No user accounts, no mandatory login, and absolutely no personal details are stored.
Stop struggling with browser playback. Download Archivist Browser and experience the past, optimised for seamless, modern streaming.
Enhanced Media Playback
Universal TV Casting (Video Only): Watch films and video on your big screen! Archivist Browser supports AirPlay (on iOS) and for instant, seamless video streaming to any compatible TV or streaming device.
Optimised Audio: Enjoy full background audio support and media controls right from your lock screen, perfect for listening to historical audiobooks or music collections.
Rapid Text Access: Cached text fetching rapidly retrieves and streams texts, PDFs, images, and documents, getting you to your research and reading faster. (Note - cache is purged on app closure)
Simple Discovery & Collaboration
Fast Content Discovery: Easily find media by title, keyword, or creator across the entire Archive. Access curated Popular Queries to jump straight into trending or essential collections.
Intuitive Navigation: A clean, intuitive tabbed interface (Home, Search, Favourites, Settings) makes navigating this massive media library simple and enjoyable.
Privacy
Privacy First: No personal details are ever collected or stored. We require no login to use the core features of the app.