Can I Download the Full-Text PDFs Uploaded to My Review in Rayyan?

What this article will help you do

• Understand how full‑text PDFs are stored in Rayyan
• Learn where downloads are available
• Download PDFs using My Library

1. Can I Download Full‑Text PDFs from Rayyan?

Yes — you can download any full‑text PDF that you previously uploaded, but downloads do not occur directly from inside the review.
Instead, all files you upload (including PDFs) become available in My Library, where they can be freely downloaded.

Rayyan’s My Library feature explicitly supports:

• Uploading PDFs
• Organizing files
• Sending files to reviews
• Downloading any file you’ve uploaded

This means that if you uploaded a PDF into a review, Rayyan automatically stores it in My Library, and you can re‑download it from there at any time.

2. How to Download Full‑Text PDFs (via My Library)

Follow these steps:

1. Open My Library

• Log in to Rayyan
• Open the main navigation menu
• Click My Library
  

2. Locate your PDF

You can:

• Browse all files
• Filter by PDF
• Open folders if you use them for organization

3. Download the file

• Click the three‑dot menu (⋯) next to the PDF
• Select Download
  Rayyan allows downloading of any file you have uploaded to My Library.
  

Your PDF will be saved to your device as a standard file download.

3. Important Notes

• PDFs cannot be downloaded directly from the review interface.
  Downloads must be done via My Library.
• Only PDFs that you uploaded or that were attached to references by “Search My Library for PDF” will appear in your library.
• Deleting a PDF from My Library removes your ability to download it later.
• My Library is the central location for file storage, reuse, and retrieval across reviews.
   

4. Why Rayyan Uses My Library for Downloads

My Library is designed to provide:

• Cloud‑based storage
• Safe backup for all uploaded PDFs
• File downloading without needing access to the review itself
• Quick reuse of PDFs across multiple reviews

This ensures long‑term accessibility and better organization of full‑text documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can collaborators download PDFs I uploaded?
Only if they have access to the same file in their My Library. Otherwise, no.

Do auto‑retrieved PDFs also appear in My Library?
Yes — PDFs attached during Full‑Text Screening or Auto‑match become available in My Library.

Can I bulk download all PDFs at once?
Yes - Bulk download is available.

Next

How to Use My Library – Rayyan Help Center