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  • Can you scroll between PDF pages?

    Discover the benefits of upgrading to a Premium version of PDF Embedder for seamless scrolling between pages.

  • Can PDF Embedder display some “secure” PDFs and some normal embeds on the same site?

    Learn how to switch between ‘secure’ and normal modes in PDF Embedder without purchasing an additional Basic version.

  • Does the plugin support Forms inside PDFs or password-protected PDFs?

    Discover how PDF Embedder can display embedded PDFs with form fields intact for users to fill offline, but without the ability to save responses.

  • Serving PDFs from Dropbox

    CORS is already enabled on some Dropbox domains, so it can be possible to embed PDFs directly from Dropbox, although only if your site is running under HTTPS. Try the following. Obtain the ‘share’ link from Dropbox (‘Copy Dropbox link’ from the right-click menu in your file browser). It should be something like this: You…

  • Hosting PDFs on Amazon S3 or CloudFront

    By default, web browsers have security policies that do not allow Javascript code to fetch files from a different domain to the web page on which the code is already running. However, it is possible to configure Amazon S3 and other storage services to permit this, and then you’d just have to change the shortcode…

  • How to Print PDF without allowing the Download?

    Explore the reasons behind the absence of a direct ‘print’ button in the toolbar of a WordPress PDF plugin.

  • Using PDF Embedder Secure Settings

    Learn how to use PDF Embedder Secure PDFs features with these setup instructions. Secure your PDFs and disable right-click for added protection.

  • Instructions for PDF Thumbnails

    Learn how to install and generate thumbnail images for PDFs in WordPress with this step-by-step guide.

  • Instructions for PDF Embedder Free

    Embedding a PDF Inserting a PDF is as easy as uploading an image into a WordPress page. If you use Classic Editor, in your page/post editing screen, click ‘Add Media’. Drag and drop your PDF anywhere into the media library and then click ‘Insert into post’. If you use the Guttenberg block editor, you’d need…

  • Using PDF Embedder Premium

    Enhance your WordPress site with embedded PDFs. Follow these steps to install, license, and customize the PDF viewer for a seamless reading experience.