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How Do I Add a Downloadable PDF to Squarespace?

Last updated on December 11, 2022 @ 12:49 am

There are many ways to add a downloadable PDF to your Squarespace website. One way is to use the File Manager. To do this, go to Settings > Files > Upload or Create Folder.

Drag and drop your PDF into the appropriate folder, then click the file name to select it. In the pop-up window, select More Actions > View in Browser. This will open the PDF in a new tab, where you can right-click and select Save As to download it.

Another way to add a downloadable PDF to your Squarespace website is to use an external service like Google Drive or Dropbox. To do this, create a shared link for your PDF file and paste it into a Squarespace Code Block. Click Apply and then save your changes.

You can also add a downloadable PDF to your Squarespace website by embedding it in an iFrame. To do this, go to Settings > Code Injection and paste the following code into the Header field:

PRO TIP: Downloading a PDF from Squarespace may not be possible if the website does not have the correct permissions set up. If you are able to download a PDF, make sure to save it to your computer before attempting to open it.

< iframe src="https://docs.google.com/gview?url=YOUR-PDF-URL&embedded=true" style="width:100%; height:600px;" frameborder="0" >< /iframe >

Replace YOUR-PDF-URL with the URL of your PDF file.

Conclusion

There are many ways to add a downloadable PDF to your Squarespace website. You can use the File Manager, an external service like Google Drive or Dropbox, or you can embed it in an iFrame.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.