PDF Embedder

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Retail Price: $29.50

PDF Embedder is a WordPress plugin that makes it easy to show PDF files on your website, embedding them right into posts or pages so visitors can view them without leaving. You add a PDF using the block editor or Classic Editor, just like an image, and it appears with a toolbar for flipping pages or zooming in. It’s built with JavaScript, not iframes, so it loads from your own server and adjusts to different screen sizes, keeping your site’s look consistent.

The free version gives you a simple way to display PDFs with basic navigation, while the premium version adds options like making it harder for people to download the original file or adding watermarks with text, like a user’s name. You can manage it all from your WordPress dashboard, tweaking sizes or toolbar placement to fit your needs. It’s handy for sites sharing documents—like manuals, menus, or reports—without needing extra tools outside WordPress.

Your PDFs stay hosted on your site, and the plugin keeps things fast by only loading what’s necessary. For sites where visitors need to see files clearly, like portfolios or educational pages, PDF Embedder keeps them on the page longer by showing the content directly. You can also pair it with other plugins, like ones that generate thumbnails, if you want to expand how you use PDFs.

Key Features: PDF Embedder

  • Embeds PDFs into posts or pages using a block or shortcode, like adding an image (Free & Pro).
  • Shows a toolbar with next/previous buttons and zoom controls for easy viewing (Free & Pro).
  • Adjusts PDF size automatically to fit the page, with options to set width or height manually (Free & Pro).
  • Makes PDFs responsive, resizing them for phones or tablets without extra work (Free & Pro).
  • Limits downloads or printing of the original PDF to keep it on your site (Pro).
  • Adds watermarks—like a visitor’s name or email—to discourage sharing screenshots (Pro).
  • Opens PDFs in full-screen mode on small screens with a clickable button (Pro).
  • Keeps hyperlinks in PDFs clickable, both inside the file and to external sites (Pro).
  • Runs from your server using JavaScript, avoiding third-party services (Free & Pro).
  • Tracks basic usage if you add analytics separately, though it’s not built-in (Free & Pro).
  • Works with Gutenberg, Classic Editor, or shortcodes for flexible placement (Free & Pro).
  • Loads only what’s needed, keeping your site fast even with PDFs (Free & Pro).
  • Manages everything in your WordPress dashboard, no external accounts required (Free & Pro).