Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF embeds, PDF Reader, PDF Embedder
Quickly embed and display (viewer) PDF files in WordPress posts and pages using a simple shortcode or Gutenberg block.
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Description
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Quick Embed PDF is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to embed PDF files directly into your posts and pages using a simple shortcode or a Gutenberg block.
Features
- Embed PDF files using the
[qepw_pdf_viewer file="..."]shortcode or the “Quick Embed PDF” block in Gutenberg. - Customizable PDF viewer width through the admin settings.
- Supports media library integration for automatic shortcode insertion.
- Includes navigation controls (Previous/Next Page).
- Optional download button for users to download the PDF file.
- Lightweight and responsive design.
- Improved Gutenberg support with a custom block for embedding PDFs.
- Option to disable the download button in the settings.
- Using Mozilla’s PDF.js.
- Best pdf reader wordpress plugin
Usage
Embedding a PDF using the Shortcode:
To embed a PDF file into your post or page using the plugin, use the following shortcode:
[qepw_pdf_viewer file=”YOUR_PDF_FILE_URL”]
Replace YOUR_PDF_FILE_URL with the actual URL of the PDF file.
Embedding a PDF using the Gutenberg Block:
- In the Gutenberg editor, add the “Quick Embed PDF” block from the “Embed” category.
- Select the PDF file from your media library or upload a new one.
- The PDF will be embedded and displayed directly in your post or page.
Customizing the PDF Viewer:
You can customize the width of the PDF viewer in the plugin’s settings page. There, you can also enable or disable the download button.
Installation
- Upload the
quick-embed-pdffolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to the settings page under ‘Settings > Quick Embed PDF’ to configure options.
- Use the
[qepw_pdf_viewer file="YOUR_PDF_FILE_URL"]shortcode to embed a PDF in your posts or pages. - Alternatively, use the “Quick Embed PDF” block in Gutenberg to insert PDF files directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the [qepw_pdf_viewer file="YOUR_PDF_FILE_URL"] shortcode in your post or page content, replacing YOUR_PDF_FILE_URL with the URL of the PDF file you want to embed. Alternatively, use the “Quick Embed PDF” block in Gutenberg for easier embedding.
To embed a PDF into WordPress, you can use either the [qepw_pdf_viewer file="YOUR_PDF_FILE_URL"] shortcode or the “Quick Embed PDF” block in the Gutenberg editor. Replace YOUR_PDF_FILE_URL with the actual URL of your PDF file.
Yes, you can set a custom width for the viewer on the plugin’s settings page.
Yes, the plugin provides navigation buttons for browsing multi-page PDFs.
Yes, the download button can be disabled in the plugin’s settings.
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Screenshots
Gutenberg block for embedding PDF files.
Classic Editor for embedding PDF files.
Admin page Quick Embed PDF
Example pdf to post
Changelog
1.1 – January 31, 2025
- Added Gutenberg block for embedding PDF files directly.
- Improved functionality for embedding PDFs through the block.
- Updated the settings page to allow disabling the download button.
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.0
- Initial release.
- Added shortcode functionality to embed PDF files.
- Integrated PDF.js for rendering PDF files.
- Provided admin settings for customizing viewer width.
- Automatic shortcode insertion for PDFs added through the media library.
- Added Gutenberg block for embedding PDF files easily.