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<p>Highland Software Embed and Link Buttons for PDF Embedder enhances the functionality of the PDF Embedder plugin by giving editors control over how PDFs are inserted into content.</p>
<p>Instead of automatically embedding every PDF, this plugin adds simple TinyMCE buttons that allow users to choose:</p>
<ul>
<li>Embed the PDF using the PDF Embedder viewer</li>
<li>Insert a direct link to the PDF file</li>
</ul>
<p>This improves flexibility, usability, and content control—especially for editors working in custom themes or classic editor environments.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Adds TinyMCE buttons for:
<ul>
<li>Embed PDF</li>
<li>Link PDF</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Uses the native WordPress media modal</li>
<li>Displays the PDF title or filename as link text</li>
<li>Fully compatible with the Classic Editor</li>
<li>No modifications required to the original PDF Embedder plugin</li>
<li>Lightweight and developer-friendly</li>
</ul>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.8 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>PDF Embedder plugin installed and active</li>
</ul>


Highland Software Embed and Link Buttons for PDF Embedder

Adds TinyMCE buttons to insert PDFs as embedded viewers or direct links when using the PDF Embedder plugin.

AAM Plugin

<p>Prevent direct access to the unlimited number of media library items either for visitors, individual users or groups of users (roles). This plugin does not modify a physical file’s location or URL.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The AAM Protected Media Files plugins is the official add-on to the free Advanced Access Manager (aka AAM). While this plugin actually manages physical access to the media files, AAM provides the UI interface to define access to files.</p>
</blockquote>
<h4>Few Facts</h4>
<ul>
<li>It requires a simple manual steps in order to configure a webserver to protect direct access to <code>/wp-content/uploads</code> folder. For more information, please check <a href="https://aamportal.com/article/protected-media-files-installation" rel="nofollow ugc">our installation instructions</a>;</li>
<li>It does not change a physical file’s location, content or URL. Upon deactivation, everything goes back to normal;</li>
<li>It protects all the allowed by WordPress core file types and those that are extended with third-party plugins (e.g. <code>.svg</code>, <code>.sketch</code>, etc.). For the list of all allowed extensions, check official WP documentation for the <a href="https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/wp_get_ext_types/" rel="nofollow ugc">wp_get_ext_types()</a> core function;</li>
<li>It allows you to manage access to any media file for visitors, any individual user, roles or even define the default access to all media files for everybody (this one is available with <a href="https://aamportal.com/premium" rel="nofollow ugc">premium</a> add-on for AAM plugin);</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information about how properly install and use it, refer to <a href="https://aamportal.com/support" rel="nofollow ugc">our documentation</a>.</p>


AAM Protected Media Files

Add-on to the free Advanced Access Manager plugin that protects media files from direct access for visitors, roles or users

Highland Software Embed and Link Buttons for PDF Embedder vs AAM Protected Media Files