Title: Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF embeds, PDF Reader, PDF Embedder Author: devbook Published: December 31, 2024 Last modified: February 3, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/quick-embed-pdf/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3233764) ![](https://ps.w.org/quick-embed-pdf/assets/icon-256x256.gif?rev=3233764) # Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF embeds, PDF Reader, PDF Embedder By [devbook](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devbook/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/quick-embed-pdf.1.1.zip) * [Details](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/quick-embed-pdf/#description) * [Reviews](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/quick-embed-pdf/#reviews) * [Installation](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/quick-embed-pdf/#installation) * [Development](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/quick-embed-pdf/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/quick-embed-pdf/) ## Description **100% FREE** 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](https://mozilla.github.io/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: 1. In the Gutenberg editor, add the “Quick Embed PDF” block from the “Embed” category. 2. Select the PDF file from your media library or upload a new one. 3. 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. ## Screenshots * [[ * Gutenberg block for embedding PDF files. * [[ * Classic Editor for embedding PDF files. * [[ * Admin page Quick Embed PDF * [[ * Example pdf to post ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Quick Embed PDF ## Installation 1. Upload the `quick-embed-pdf` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. 3. Go to the settings page under ‘Settings > Quick Embed PDF’ to configure options. 4. Use the `[qepw_pdf_viewer file="YOUR_PDF_FILE_URL"]` shortcode to embed a PDF in your posts or pages. 5. Alternatively, use the “Quick Embed PDF” block in Gutenberg to insert PDF files directly. ## FAQ ### How do I use the plugin? 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. ### How do I embed a PDF into WordPress? 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. ### Can I customize the PDF viewer’s width? Yes, you can set a custom width for the viewer on the plugin’s settings page. ### Does the plugin support multi-page PDFs? Yes, the plugin provides navigation buttons for browsing multi-page PDFs. ### Can I hide the download button? Yes, the download button can be disabled in the plugin’s settings. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6b0f1e50ee5ab327e5c9dd802612c6389547454165417a6c6bcad6f1e1aaea4b? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Good plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/good-plugin-7048/)󠁿 [Anton](https://profiles.wordpress.org/antonphp/) February 5, 2025 Good plugin! [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/quick-embed-pdf/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF embeds, PDF Reader, PDF Embedder” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ devbook ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devbook/) [Translate “Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF embeds, PDF Reader, PDF Embedder” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/quick-embed-pdf) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/quick-embed-pdf/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/quick-embed-pdf/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/quick-embed-pdf/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/quick-embed-pdf/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## 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. ## Meta * Version **1.1** * Last updated **1 year ago** * Active installations **200+** * Tested up to **6.7.5** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/quick-embed-pdf/) * Tags * [pdf](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pdf/)[pdf download](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pdf-download/) [pdf embed](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pdf-embed/)[pdf reader](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pdf-reader/) [pdf viewer](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pdf-viewer/) * [Advanced View](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/quick-embed-pdf/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/quick-embed-pdf/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/quick-embed-pdf/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/quick-embed-pdf/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/quick-embed-pdf/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/quick-embed-pdf/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/quick-embed-pdf/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/quick-embed-pdf/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ devbook ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devbook/) ## Support Got something to say? 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