There are several ways to add downloadable PDF files to a WordPress site:
1. Using the Media Library:
- Login to your WordPress site and go to Media > Add New.
- Drag and drop the PDF file into the uploader or click Select Files to upload it.
- Once the file is uploaded, click on the Edit link to access the attachment details.
- Scroll down to the File section and copy the File URL.
- Use this URL to add a link to the PDF file in your post or page.
1. Using a WordPress plugin:
- Install and activate a plugin like WPForms, which allows you to create a download link for your PDF file.
- Go to WPForms > Add New and select the Download template.
- In the form builder, add a single File Upload field and a Submit button.
- Customise the form as per your requirements and save it.
- Add the form shortcode to a post or page, and users can now upload and download the PDF file.
1. Using a dedicated PDF plugin:
- Install and activate a plugin like PDF Embedder, which allows you to embed PDF files directly on your site.
- Upload the PDF file to your Media Library as described above.
- Go to the post or page where you want to add the PDF file and click on the Add Media button.
- Select the PDF file from the Media Library, and it will be embedded on the page.
- Customise the dimensions and appearance of the PDF viewer as per your requirements.
Once you have added the downloadable PDF files to your WordPress site, users can easily access and download them by clicking on the link or embedded viewer.
