Plugin: pdf-poster (Used by 4,374 domains)

The Ultimate PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress, Loved by Over 20,000+ Users

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PDF Poster is a flexible plugin that allows you to embed PDF documents directly into WordPress posts, pages, widgets, or templates. Whether you’re sharing brochures, eBooks, business files, or portfolios, the plugin provides a responsive and accessible layout that works across all devices.

The plugin supports the Gutenberg block editor. It includes content protection, customization options for layout dimensions, full-screen mode, download and print buttons, and file display settings.

Key Features – Free Version

• Custom Width & Height: Adjust PDF dimensions to perfectly fit your layout.

• Print Support: Let users print PDFs directly from the viewer.

• Filename Display: Show the PDF file name clearly at the top.

• Full-Screen Button: Enhance readability with a dynamic full-screen toggle.

• Download Button: One-click download is placed conveniently at the top.

• Gutenberg Block Integration: Easily add PDFs using the block editor.

• User-Friendly Viewer: Smooth scrolling and reading experience across all devices.

PDF Poster Pro – Unlock Advanced Features

PDF Poster Pro adds features for advanced layout, control, and document protection.

Pro Features Include:

• Raw PDF Viewer: Embed clean PDFs without black frames or toolbars.

• Content Protection: Disable right-clicks and copying to safeguard your documents.

• Preset Viewer Settings: Save time by setting default viewer preferences globally.

• Shortcode Embedding: Use [pdf_embed] to place PDFs anywhere — no clutter.

• Classic Editor Tools: Includes a quick embed tool and shortcode generator.

• Additional Gutenberg Blocks: Includes 2 extra blocks for more flexibility.

• Sidebar Toggle Menu: Allow viewers to navigate easily using a collapsible sidebar.

• Full Control Over Buttons: Show/hide download and full-screen buttons.

• Translate Buttons: Customize labels like “Download” and “Full-Screen” for localization.

• Jump to Page: Set a specific page number to open by default.

• Zoom Level: Predefine a zoom percentage or leave it on auto.

• Open in New Window: Choose to open PDFs in a separate tab.

• Google Doc Viewer: Use this option to bypass PDF block issues in some browsers.

• Horizontal Scrollbar: Enable horizontal scrolling as the default for wide PDFs.

• Thumbnails Toggle: Show/hide thumbnail navigation panel.

• Thumbnails Open by Default: Improve navigation with thumbnails visible on load.

• Always Load the Latest Version: Ensure viewers always see the updated PDF file.

• Enable Popup Viewer: Display PDFs in a modal popup window.

• Show Only PDF: Hide the background and PDF menu for a distraction-free layout.

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How to Use PDF Poster – Step-by-Step Guide

Getting started with PDF Poster is quick and easy!

Step-by-Step Instructions

• After installing, go to the “PDF Poster” menu in your WordPress dashboard

• Upload one or more PDF documents

• Copy the Shortcode shown in the editor or PDF list

• Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget area

• Hit the Publish button.

Enjoy your beautifully embedded PDF!

Gutenberg Block Integration

Using the block editor? Here’s how to embed PDFs in just a few clicks:
Open a post or page in the WordPress editor

• Click the + icon or use the slash command (/pdf)

• Find PDF Poster under the Layout Elements category

• Click the icon to insert the block

• Choose your PDF from the media library

• Hit Publish and enjoy!

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Shortcode Usage

Shortcode

[pdf_embed url=”https://example.com/document.pdf” width=”100%” height=”842px” print=”true” title=”My PDF Document” download_btn=”true” fullscreen_btn_text=”View in Fullscreen”]

Attributes

• url (required): The URL of the PDF file.

  • Default: null
  • Example: url="https://example.com/document.pdf"

• width (optional): Width of the PDF viewer.

  • Default: "100%"
  • Example: width="80%"

• height (optional): Height of the PDF viewer.

  • Default: "842px"
  • Example: height="600px"

• print (optional): Display a print button.

  • Accepted values: "true", "false"
  • Default: "false"
  • Example: print="true"

• title (optional): Title displayed above the PDF viewer.

  • Default: null
  • Example: title="Document Title"

• download_btn (optional): Display a download button.

  • Accepted values: "true", "false"
  • Default: "false"
  • Example: download_btn="true"

• fullscreen_btn_text (optional): Text for the fullscreen button.

  • Default: "View Fullscreen"
  • Example: fullscreen_btn_text="Open Fullscreen"

User Feedback

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Weronika Zielinska – Empp

❛❛A great plugin that makes it easy to add the necessary posters and pdfs! It makes it very easy to quickly create a website. I definitely recommend it and we will definitely use it always.❜❜

–empp

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good plugin

❛❛This pdf poster plugin does really solve my requirement.❜❜

–a2zdoctors

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