Pdf Embed is a WordPress plugin that adds a Gutenberg block that allows you to embed a PDF file using the official api of Adobe Embed Pdf.
This block requires the creation of a free api key on Adobe.
Supported browsers
PDF Embed API is supported by the latest versions of the following browsers:
- Windows - Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox.
- macOS - Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox.
- Android - Google Chrome.
- iOS - Safari, Google Chrome.
Print PDF
PDF printing is not currently supported by the Firefox browser. Clicking the PDF print button displays a popup asking users to download the file and print it using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Mobile support
Much of what the PDF Embed API offers is supported by mobile devices. However, there are some limitations:
- Annotation tools are not supported on phones in Full Window embedding mode. These tools are supported on tablets (both Android and iOS).
- Printing functionality is not supported.
- PDF downloading is not supported on iOS devices, but it is supported on Android.