sandywp / plugins / pdf-embed-viewer
Flipbook PDF Viewer & Embedder
Embed PDFs as an interactive 3D flipbook or standard viewer — perfect for eBooks, catalogs, manuals, newsletters & reports.
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v1.5.5 200+ installs WP 3.0+ PHP 7.0+

What you get inside
8 screens-
Interactive 3D flipbook view with realistic page-flip animation.
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E-Book archive grid — hover a cover to flip it open and preview the document.
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List, Grid, and Newsletter archive layouts for displaying multiple PDFs.
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Modern PDF Embed post editor — General, Book Info, and Template tabs.
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Plugin settings dashboard with archive, display, and branding options.
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Elementor widgets for drag-and-drop Archive and Single PDF views.
About this plugin
3D Flipbook PDF Viewer & Embedder is a free WordPress plugin for displaying PDF documents as a realistic, interactive 3D page-flip flipbook — or as a standard traditional PDF viewer — anywhere on your site. It’s the PDF viewer of choice for eBooks, digital magazines, product catalogs, brochures, manuals, newsletters, and reports.
No coding required: upload a PDF, drop in a shortcode (or use the included Elementor widgets for full drag-and-drop setup), and you’re done. Built-in read/download counters, customizable action buttons, category organization, and a modern PDF Embed admin screen make it easy to manage a whole library of documents. Watch Live Demo
Archive View Templates Supported
- List 📋
- Grid 🟦
- Newsletter 📰
- Ebook 📚
Elementor Widgets
Effortless Elementor Integration ⚡
- Add Archive View and Single PDF View widgets to your pages with simple drag-and-drop.
- Instantly display PDF lists or single documents—full support for all shortcode attributes.
- Visually customize layouts, buttons, and counters—no coding needed. 🎨
- Fully compatible with all Elementor-ready themes for maximum flexibility.
Shortcodes Overview
Easily embed and customize PDF displays using our shortcodes. Use the built-in generator for quick setup. 🛠️
Archive/Multiple PDFs Shortcode
Use [pdfev_viewer] to display a list, grid, ebook, or newsletter-style archive of PDFs.
Attributes:
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template
Layout style:list,grid,ebook,newsletter(default:list) -
limit
Number of items to show (default:10) -
order
Display order:asc,dsc(default:dsc) -
read
Show Read button:yes,no(default:yes) -
download
Show Download button:yes,no(default:yes) -
reading_count
Show read counter:yes,no(default:yes) -
downloading_count
Show download counter:yes,no(default:yes) -
show_description
Show description:yes,no(default:yes) -
show_author
Show author:yes,no(default:yes) -
show_publisher
Show publisher:yes,no(default:yes) -
show_year
Show published year:yes,no(default:yes) -
show_edition
Show edition:yes,no(default:yes)
Examples:
[pdfev_viewer template="grid" limit="10" order="dsc" read="yes" download="yes" reading_count="yes" downloading_count="yes" show_description="yes" show_author="yes" show_publisher="yes" show_year="yes" show_edition="yes"][pdfev_viewer template="list"][pdfev_viewer template="ebook"][pdfev_viewer template="newsletter"]
Single PDF Shortcode
Display a single PDF by post ID:
[pdfev_embed_viewer id="post_id"]
Features
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Embed PDFs Anywhere
Add PDFs to any post or page with a shortcode—choose between traditional or interactive 3D Flipbook views. -
Seamless Theme Integration
The single PDF page renders using your active theme’s own header and footer, including modern block themes—no mismatched styling or duplicated titles. -
Multiple Archive Templates
Display your PDFs inlist,grid,ebook, ornewsletterlayouts. -
Document Meta Visibility Controls
Show or hide document Description, Author, Publisher, Published Year, and Edition information from settings. -
Flexible Shortcodes
Use shortcodes to control layout, buttons, counters, and more. -
Shortcode Generator
Create custom shortcodes easily from the plugin settings. -
Elementor Integration
Drag-and-drop archive or single PDF widgets into your pages. -
Category Support
Organize PDFs by category for easy browsing. -
Remote PDFs Support
A remote PDF URL can be used directly, or cloned into your own Media Library with one click. -
Interactive Ebook View
Theebooktemplate opens each cover on hover with a smooth 3D animation and shows a real preview of the document’s next page, not just a placeholder. -
Reading Direction (RTL/LTR) Support
Set each document’s reading direction individually — the flipbook, its Previous/Next arrows, and the ebook grid’s hover animation all mirror correctly for Arabic, Hebrew, and other right-to-left documents. -
3D Flipbook & Standard Modes
Let users switch between immersive 3D and standard PDF views. -
Usage Counters
Track reads and downloads for each PDF. -
Admin Menu
Manage all documents from a dedicated dashboard menu. -
Modern Settings Dashboard
A sidebar-navigation settings page with card layouts, toggle switches, and styled dropdowns for a cleaner configuration experience. -
Redesigned PDF Editor Screen
Manage General, Book Information, and Template settings from organized tabs when adding or editing a PDF. -
Color Customization
Adjust colors from the settings page. -
Custom Archive URLs
Change the archive page slug to fit your site. -
Download Button Toggle
Enable or disable the download button as needed. -
Editable Archive Titles
Set custom titles for archive pages. -
Archive & Single Shortcodes
Show all documents or a single PDF with dedicated shortcodes. -
Demo Import
Add sample content with one click. -
Multilingual Ready
Compatible with translation plugins. -
Read & Download Button Control
Show or hide Read and Download buttons as needed.
Privacy Policy
PDF Embed Viewer uses the Appsero SDK to collect basic telemetry data, but only after you give explicit consent via the admin notice. This data helps us improve the plugin and troubleshoot issues. 🛡️
By default, Appsero SDK does not collect any data. Data collection begins only if you allow it. No personal or sensitive information is gathered without your permission.
For more details, see the Appsero Privacy Policy. 🔒
Languages
- English (en_US)
- Bengali (bn_BD)
- French (fr_FR)
Questions
- What is the best free WordPress plugin for a 3D flipbook PDF viewer?
3D Flipbook PDF Viewer & Embedder lets you display any PDF as a realistic, interactive page-flip flipbook — or as a standard PDF viewer — on any post, page, or Elementor layout, completely free.
- How do I embed a PDF on a single page or post?
Use the shortcode
[pdfev_embed_viewer id="post_id"], replacingpost_idwith the ID of your uploaded PDF post.- How do I show a PDF as a flipbook instead of a plain embed?
Every uploaded PDF automatically gets an interactive 3D Flipbook view — visitors can toggle between the Flipbook and a Traditional (standard) viewer right on the page, no extra setup needed.
- Can I create a gallery or archive of multiple PDFs?
Yes! Use
[pdfev_viewer template="list"],[pdfev_viewer template="grid"],[pdfev_viewer template="ebook"], or[pdfev_viewer template="newsletter"]to display different archive layouts.- Does it support right-to-left (RTL) documents like Arabic or Hebrew PDFs?
Yes. Each document has its own Reading Direction setting — when set to RTL, the flipbook, its Previous/Next navigation, and the E-Book grid’s hover animation all mirror correctly for that document, independent of your site’s overall language.
- Will the single PDF page match my theme, including block themes?
Yes. The single PDF view renders using your active theme’s own header and footer — including modern block themes like Twenty Twenty-Five — so it looks like a native part of your site, not a plugin bolt-on.
- Does the plugin support Elementor?
Yes, the plugin includes Elementor widgets for both archive and single PDF views. You can drag-and-drop PDF lists or individual PDF viewers into your pages, with full support for shortcode attributes and visual customization.
- Can I organize my PDFs by category?
Yes, you can assign categories to your PDFs, making it easy to organize and allow users to browse documents by topic or type.
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