Written by Admin on 2025-05-07

How to Add a WordPress Button to Download PDF Files

If you have PDF files on your WordPress website that you want your visitors to download, you can add a WordPress button to make it easy for them to do so. The good news is that you don't need any coding skills to create a button that downloads a PDF file. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to add a WordPress button to download PDF files using a simple shortcode.

Step 1: Upload the PDF File

The first step is to upload the PDF file you want to make available for download to your WordPress website. You can do this by going to Media > Add New in your WordPress dashboard, and then selecting the PDF file from your computer. Once the file is uploaded, copy the URL of the PDF file.

Step 2: Install a PDF Plugin

To add a WordPress button to download PDF files, you need to install a PDF plugin. There are many PDF plugins available for WordPress, but the one we recommend is the PDF Embedder plugin. You can install this plugin by going to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard, and then searching for "PDF Embedder".

Step 3: Create a Button with a Shortcode

Once you have installed the PDF Embedder plugin, you can create a button that downloads your PDF file using a shortcode. To add the shortcode, go to the page or post where you want to add the button, and then insert the following code:

[pdf-embedder url="your-pdf-file-url" title="Download PDF"]

Make sure to replace "your-pdf-file-url" with the URL of the PDF file you copied in step 1. You can also update the text "Download PDF" to whatever you want your button to say.

Step 4: Preview and Publish

Preview your page or post to see the WordPress button that downloads your PDF file. If you're happy with the way it looks, publish your page or post and your visitors will now be able to download the PDF file by clicking on the button.

That's it! With this simple shortcode, you can make it easy for your visitors to download PDF files from your WordPress website. Give it a try today and see how it can enhance the user experience on your website.