Quick Embed PDF

Quickly embed and display (viewer) PDF files in WordPress posts and pages using a simple shortcode.

Author:	Mark (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:
WordPress version tested:	6.7.1
Plugin version:	1.1
Added to WordPress repository:	31-12-2024
Last updated:	03-02-2025
Rating, %:	100
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Total downloads:	1 709
Active installs:	200+
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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.