PDF Embed Block – share documents right inside your posts
Let visitors read your PDF files right on the page – embed any PDF in Gutenberg in seconds, with a smooth, consistent viewer in every browser.
Why PDF Embed Block?
Embedding a PDF used to be a daunting task. PDF Embed Block makes it a breeze: drop the block into the Gutenberg editor, pick your PDF, and it renders seamlessly across all modern browsers. The plugin leverages the robust capabilities of the Adobe PDF Viewer API to deliver a powerful, user-friendly viewing experience.
Whether you’re a content creator, educator, or business professional, PDF Embed Block lets you enhance your posts and pages with rich, interactive PDF content – no coding, no workarounds, just a clean embedded document.
Free Features
- PDF Embed Block: Easily embed PDF files in posts and pages.
- Responsive Width Control: Adjust the width of the PDF viewer.
- Height Control: Set the viewer height when using Sized Container mode.
- File Name Support: Automatically display or edit the PDF file name.
- Gutenberg Block Support: Fully compatible with the WordPress block editor.
- Shortcode Support: Use the embed via shortcode as well.
- Cross-Browser Compatibility: Works smoothly across modern browsers.
- Lightweight & Easy to Use: Simple interface and quick setup.
Pro Version
- Multiple Document Viewer Blocks: Display PDF, Word, Excel, Google Docs, Slides, and more with different viewer styles.
- Advanced Viewer Controls: Show or hide Download, Print, and Fullscreen options.
- Enhanced Layout Customization: Control padding, margin, border, and shadow.
- More Display Styles: Choose from multiple modern document viewer layouts.
- Better Presentation Options: Improve how documents appear inside your pages.
- Includes All Free Features: Everything available in the free version is included.
How to Use – Quick Start
- Install and activate the PDF Embed Block plugin.
- In the Gutenberg editor, add the PDF Embed Block from the “Widgets” block category.
- Select your PDF file and adjust settings from the right-side settings sidebar.
- Publish and enjoy!
Use Cases
- Content Creators: Share guides, whitepapers, and downloadable resources inline.
- Educators: Embed lecture notes, worksheets, and reading material in lessons.
- Businesses: Publish brochures, price lists, and reports directly on pages.
- Documentation: Present manuals and official documents without forcing downloads.
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Check out the Parent Plugin of this plugin-
bBlocks – A blocks collection and page building tool for Gutenberg.
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Source Code
You can find the source code, report bugs, and contribute to the development of this plugin on our GitHub repository: PDF Embed Block on GitHub
Third-Party Libraries
bpl-tools
- Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools
- License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
- Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls.
- External Services: The library may connect to bPlugins, WordPress.org, and Freemius services for product data and checkout functionality. See full details: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools#external-requests–why-they-are-made