Embed a PDF in WordPress | Hostvento Knowledge Base

Method 1: The File block

WordPress has a block for files. It shows the PDF and a download button.

Step 1: Add the File block

Open the post or page. Click the + icon, type file in the search and click the File block.

Step 2: Upload the PDF

In the block, click Upload to add a new file, or Media Library to pick one you have uploaded.

Pick the file and click Open.

Step 3: Check the result

The PDF shows with a Download button. Turn on Show inline embed in the block settings if you want the PDF to show on the page.

Method 2: A plugin

A plugin gives you more options, such as a full-screen view.

Step 1: Install a plugin

Go to Plugins, then Add New. Search for EmbedPress, then install and activate it.

Step 2: Embed the PDF

In the post, click +, search for embed and click the EmbedPress block.
Click Media Library and pick your PDF.
Choose the file and click Select.
The PDF appears in the editor.

Step 3: Change the settings

The plugin lets you set the size, the toolbar, downloads and more.

Method 3: Google Drive

Step 1: Upload the PDF to Google Drive.

Step 2: Right-click the file and click Share. Set the access so that anyone with the link can view it.

Step 3: Open the file in Google Drive. Click the three dots at the top right, then Open in new window. Click the three dots again, choose Embed item and copy the code.

Step 4: In WordPress, add a Custom HTML block and paste the code.

Preview the page. The PDF shows in a frame.

Tip: Large PDFs slow down a page. Compress the file first and offer a download link for big documents.

Quick recap

The File block is the fastest method.
EmbedPress adds a nicer viewer.
A Google Drive iframe saves space on your hosting.