How to upload a PDF file from Joomla Media Manager?
Do you want to upload PDF in Joomla to embed it to your site? In Joomla 3x, there was no view option for PDF files from the admin panel. Recently, Joomla 4x versions have been launched along with the feature of viewing PDF from Joomla admin. Thus you can upload and view PDFs easily now.
How to upload PDF in Joomla 3x?
1. From admin panel, go to Content -> Media
2. Create a folder if you want to upload PDF in a folder and proceed forward. If you want to upload a PDF in Joomla media without a folder, then skip this step.
3. Click on the upload button.
4. Now, click on ''Choose files'
5. Locate the PDF file you want to upload.
6. Click on "Start Upload"
7. After a few seconds, you'll see the PDF files is uploaded to your Joomla administration.
In Joomla 4x:
It is even easier to upload PDF in Joomla 4x.
1. From admin panel, go to Content -> Media
2. If you want to upload the PDF inside a folder, then create a folder and proceed forward. If you want to upload a PDF directly, then skip this step.
3. Now, Click on the upload button.
4. Then, Locate the PDF file that you want to upload
5. After a few seconds, you'll see the PDF file is uploaded to your Joomla administration.
By now, you know how to upload PDF in Joomla, Now, you can view the uploaded PDF file in Joomla 4x admin panel.
Firstly, hover on the PDF file that you just uploaded.
Secondly, Click on the 3 dots.
Finally, click on the + icon.
Now you can view the PDF file from the Joomla admin panel.
How to embed PDF in Joomla?
As you know how to upload a PDF in Joomla. Now it's time to learn how to display it on your site. So that visitors can see and read the PDF file. After successfully uploading a PDF in Joomla, you can embed a PDF file in Joomla using Dearflip. Dearflip doesn't only embed the PDF but also converts it into an attractive 3D Flipbook. Use the Dearflip Joomla Flipbook extension to create a realistic flipbook. Click here to see how to create a PDF flipbook in Joomla.
Moreover, here is a youtube video showing the step by step method on how to create a 3D flipbook in Joomla
