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PDF Embed

By Elfsight , see everything Elfsight publishes Squarespace

Add a customizable PDF Embed viewer to your Squarespace website for free and display PDFs, brochures, menus, or guides directly on your pages.

What it does

As Elfsight describe it on their own product page.

  • Custom viewer interface: Use a clean, professional page navigation, zoom, and scroll options.

  • Download button: Give visitors the option to view online or download the file right from the page.

  • Full customization: Change colors, fonts, borders, and layout settings to align with your website’s style.

  • Responsive design: The embedded PDF looks and works great on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

  • Fast loading: Optimized file loading ensures smooth performance without affecting your website’s speed.

Getting it on your site

How it goes on a Squarespace page

Follow these simple steps to embed a PDF file on Squarespace using Elfsigh – no technical skills needed:

  • Select your template: Head to Elfsight editor and choose a template that matches your purpose – whether it’s for a menu, research, product manual, etc.
  • Customize your widget: Upload your PDF file and adjust the settings such as size, layout, download button, and colors.
  • Copy the generated code: Once your widget is ready, copy the code provided by Elfsight.
  • Embed the code: Open your Squarespace website editor, add a “Code” block to the page where you want the PDF to appear, and paste the copied code.
  • For a more detailed walkthrough, check out our comprehensive guide on how to embed PDFs to Squarespace with ease . If you run into any issues, our support team is available to assist you any time.

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FAQ

Answers from Elfsight

Published by the creator on their own product page.

These are Elfsight’s answers: read them on their page

Is the PDF Embed plugin compatible with Squarespace 7.1?

Yes, all Elfsight plugins are fully compatible with 7.0 and 7.1, including the new Fluid Engine editor.

Which Squarespace plans allow adding PDF Viewer?

Business and Commerce plans allow standard custom code embedding. On the Basic (formerly Personal) plan, the plugin can be added using a Markdown block. Trial websites support installation depending on the selected plan.

Can PDFs be viewed directly on Squarespace pages?

Yes, Elfsight provides an embedded viewer where visitors can scroll, zoom, and browse documents inside your Squarespace website.

Can I add multiple PDFs to one page?

You can include several PDF files and display them in organized list or grid formats within your Squarespace layout.

Is it possible to control download access?

Yes, you decide whether the download button appears, giving flexibility between view-only or downloadable files.

Can I upload several PDFs at once in Squarespace?

Elfsight’s bulk upload functionality allows you to add multiple documents in one action for faster setup.

Can I replace a file without removing it first?

Yes, you can swap an existing PDF with an updated version while keeping its layout intact.

Can visitors view PDFs without downloading them?

In the Elfsight editor you can disable downloads and ensure documents remain accessible for reading only within the viewer.

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