Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Add Download PDF to WordPress

Adding a downloadable PDF to your WordPress website can be a great way to provide users with detailed information and resources. Fortunately, it is a relatively straightforward process.

Step 1: Upload your PDF

First, upload your PDF to your WordPress media library. To do this, click on the "Media" tab in the Dashboard and select "Add New". Then, choose the file you want to upload from your computer.

Step 2: Copy the PDF URL

Once your PDF has uploaded, click on the "Edit" button and copy the URL of the PDF file from the "File URL" box. You will need this URL in the next step.

Step 3: Create a new post/page

Create a new post or page in WordPress where you want to add the PDF. You can do this by clicking on "Posts" or "Pages" in the Dashboard and selecting "Add New".

Step 4: Add a hyperlink to your PDF

In the text editor, highlight the text where you want to add the hyperlink to your PDF. Then, click on the "Insert/edit link" button. Paste the URL of your PDF into the "URL" field and click "Add Link".

Step 5: Test the link

To ensure that your PDF is downloading correctly, preview or publish your post or page and test the link by clicking on it.

Congratulations, you have successfully added a download link to your WordPress website. This simple process will help you provide resources and valuable information to your users.