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How Do I Make a PDF Downloadable on Wix?

Last updated on January 5, 2023 @ 4:59 pm

If you have a PDF that you want to make available for download on your Wix website, there are a few easy steps you can follow to get it done. First, go to the Wix editor and click on the “Add” button in the left-hand sidebar.

This will open up the Wix App Market, where you can search for the “PDF Embed” app. Once you’ve found it, click “Add to Site” and then “Add App.”

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Now that the app is installed, go to the page on your website where you want the PDF to appear and click on the “+ Add Element” button. This will open up a list of elements that you can add to your page, and you should find “PDF Embed” towards the bottom. Once you’ve added it to your page, a window will pop up asking you for the URL of the PDF that you want to embed.

If you have the PDF saved on your computer, you can upload it to a file-sharing service like Dropbox or Google Drive and then copy and paste the link into the “PDF URL” field. If you don’t want to upload your PDF to a third-party service, you can also host it on your own website using Wix Code.

To do this, go to “My Files” in the left-hand sidebar and upload your PDF there. Once it’s been uploaded, copy and paste the link into the “PDF URL” field.

PRO TIP: If you are looking for a way to make a PDF downloadable on your Wix website, be warned that this is not possible. Wix does not allow for file downloads of any kind, so you will not be able to add a PDF to your site. If you need to share a PDF with your visitors, you will need to host it on another site and provide a link to it.

Once you’ve added the URL of your PDF, make sure to check the box that says “Downloadable File.” This will ensure that visitors to your website can download the PDF if they want to. You can also add a title and description for your PDF if you want, but this is optional. When you’re finished, click “OK” and then “Publish” to make your changes live.

Conclusion:

Making a PDF downloadable on Wix is easy! Just follow these simple steps:

  1. Install the “PDF Embed” app from the Wix App Market
  2. Add the “PDF Embed” element to your page
  3. Enter the URL of your PDF

That’s it! Just be sure to check the “Downloadable File” box so visitors can download your PDF.

 

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.