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SmartEmbed - Advanced PDF Viewer<\/strong> is the ultimate PDF embedding solution for WordPress. Whether you want to showcase e-books, reports, menus, magazines, or confidential documents, SmartEmbed offers a premium-grade, native PDF.js reading experience directly on your website.<\/p>\n\n

With deep integration for popular page builders like Elementor, WPBakery, and Gutenberg, embedding a PDF has never been easier. Forget clunky iframe solutions\u2014SmartEmbed ensures high performance, beautiful aesthetics, and advanced functionalities like 3D Flipbook mode, Dark Mode, Text-to-Speech (TTS), Resume Reading, and strict content protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Why Choose SmartEmbed Advanced PDF Viewer?<\/h3>\n\n

If you are looking to provide a top-tier reading experience while protecting your intellectual property, SmartEmbed is the perfect choice. Our plugin combines a stunning React-based admin interface with a powerful, modern frontend viewer that works seamlessly across all devices.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udf1f Comprehensive Feature List<\/h3>\n\n

Core Viewer Features:<\/strong>\n* Native PDF.js Integration<\/strong>: Delivers high-performance, clear, and responsive PDF rendering across all devices using Mozilla's PDF.js library, replacing outdated iframe methods.\n* Multiple Viewer Modes<\/strong>: Choose from Continuous Scroll, Presentation Mode, or an interactive 3D Flipbook to suit your content type.\n* 3D Flipbook with Realistic Animations<\/strong>: Engage visitors with stunning page-turning animations that simulate real book reading experience.\n* 2D Flipbook Mode<\/strong>: Lightweight alternative to 3D flipbook with smooth page transitions.\n* Hard Cover Flipbook<\/strong>: Premium flipbook style with hard cover appearance for professional presentations.\n* Binder Flipbook<\/strong>: Unique binder-style flipbook for creative document presentations.\n* Vertical Reader<\/strong>: Continuous vertical scrolling mode for comfortable reading.\n* RTL (Right-to-Left) Support<\/strong>: Full support for right-to-left languages with dedicated RTL mode.<\/p>\n\n

Page Builder Integration:<\/strong>\n* Elementor Widget Support<\/strong>: Fully compatible with Elementor with dedicated SmartEmbed PDF Viewer widget.\n* Elementor Widget Controls<\/strong>: Comprehensive Elementor controls for animations, toolbar options, viewer background, and more.\n* WPBakery Integration<\/strong>: Complete WPBakery page builder support with custom shortcode mapping.\n* Gutenberg Block<\/strong>: Custom Gutenberg block for seamless integration with the WordPress block editor.\n* Template Selection<\/strong>: Allow users to choose from multiple flipbook templates (3D, 2D, Hard Cover, Binder, Vertical Reader).<\/p>\n\n

Security & Protection:<\/strong>\n* Advanced Content Security<\/strong>: Protect your documents by disabling text selection, disabling right-click, and applying dynamic custom text watermarks.\n* Disable Right-Click<\/strong>: Prevent users from accessing context menu to protect your PDF content.\n* Disable Text Selection<\/strong>: Stop users from copying text from your PDF documents.\n* Custom Text Watermark<\/strong>: Overlay dynamic text watermarks (e.g., \"Confidential\" or custom text) across the document.\n* Watermark Logo Support<\/strong>: Add custom logo watermarks to your PDFs for brand protection.<\/p>\n\n

Accessibility & User Experience:<\/strong>\n* Text-to-Speech (TTS)<\/strong>: Improve accessibility by allowing users to listen to the PDF content directly from the viewer.\n* Resume Reading Memory<\/strong>: The viewer remembers the user's last read page using local storage, providing a seamless return experience.\n* Native Dark Mode<\/strong>: Offer a comfortable reading experience in low-light environments with a sleek, toggleable dark mode.\n* Pagination Sound<\/strong>: Audio feedback for page turning actions to enhance user experience.\n* Fullscreen Mode<\/strong>: Immersive fullscreen reading experience for better focus.\n* Lightbox Mode<\/strong>: Display PDFs in elegant lightbox overlays for better presentation.<\/p>\n\n

Library Management:<\/strong>\n* Custom PDF Post Type<\/strong>: Easily manage your PDF library with a dedicated \"SmartEmbed PDF\" post type.\n* Category Management<\/strong>: Organize PDFs into categories for better library structure.\n* Thumbnail Support<\/strong>: Add featured images\/thumbnails to your PDF documents for visual identification.\n* Shortcode Generation<\/strong>: Automatic shortcode generation with one-click copy functionality.\n* Modern React Dashboard<\/strong>: Fast, user-friendly admin dashboard built with React for managing PDFs and settings.<\/p>\n\n

Customization Options:<\/strong>\n* Custom Dimensions<\/strong>: Set default width and height for PDF viewers globally or per shortcode.\n* Background Color<\/strong>: Customize viewer background color to match your website design.\n* Background Image<\/strong>: Set custom background images for the PDF viewer container.\n* Border Control<\/strong>: Option to show or hide viewer borders.\n* Toolbar Customization<\/strong>: Configure which toolbar buttons appear (Download, Print, Share, Fullscreen).\n* 3D Tilt Effect<\/strong>: Enable 3D tilt effect for flipbook mode for enhanced visual appeal.<\/p>\n\n

Technical Features:<\/strong>\n* REST API Integration<\/strong>: Full REST API support for managing PDFs and settings programmatically.\n* Responsive Design<\/strong>: Fully responsive viewer that adapts to all screen sizes and devices.\n* Performance Optimized<\/strong>: Built with modern technologies (React, Webpack) for optimal performance.\n* Translation Ready<\/strong>: Full internationalization support with .pot file for translations.\n* Developer Friendly<\/strong>: Clean, well-documented code with hooks and filters for customization.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udd0d Detailed Feature Breakdown<\/h3>\n\n

1. 3D Flipbook & Viewer Modes<\/strong>\nEngage your visitors with the 3D Flipbook mode, offering realistic page-turning animations. Alternatively, use Continuous mode for seamless scrolling or Presentation mode for distraction-free slide-by-slide reading. The plugin also offers 2D flipbook, hard cover, and binder styles for maximum flexibility.<\/p>\n\n

2. Elementor & Page Builder Integration<\/strong>\nSmartEmbed comes with a dedicated Elementor widget featuring comprehensive controls for:\n- PDF selection from your library\n- Animation settings (3D Flipbook, 2D Flipbook, Hard Cover, Binder, Vertical Reader)\n- Toolbar options (Download, Print, Share, Fullscreen)\n- Viewer background customization (color and image)\n- Dark mode toggle\n- 3D tilt effect\n- RTL mode support<\/p>\n\n

It also features a custom Gutenberg block and WPBakery shortcode mapping for effortless embedding.<\/p>\n\n

3. Ironclad PDF Security<\/strong>\nPrevent unauthorized copying and distribution of your PDFs. SmartEmbed allows you to:\n- Disable right-clicking to prevent context menu access\n- Prevent text selection to stop content copying\n- Overlay dynamic text watermarks with custom text\n- Add logo watermarks for brand protection\n- Configure security settings globally or per document<\/p>\n\n

4. Accessibility & User Experience<\/strong>\nMake your content accessible to everyone:\n- Built-in Text-to-Speech (TTS) reads document aloud\n- Resume Reading feature uses local storage to remember exact page position\n- Dark Mode for comfortable reading in low-light conditions\n- Pagination sounds for enhanced user feedback\n- Fullscreen mode for immersive reading experience<\/p>\n\n

5. Beautiful Aesthetics & Dark Mode<\/strong>\nThe viewer is designed with modern aesthetics in mind, featuring:\n- Locked, premium grey background that prevents theme CSS conflicts\n- Toggleable Dark Mode for eye comfort\n- Customizable background colors and images\n- Smooth animations and transitions\n- Professional toolbar design<\/p>\n\n

6. Easy Library Management<\/strong>\nUpload and manage PDFs like a pro:\n- Dedicated \"SmartEmbed PDF Books\" section in WordPress admin\n- Organize files into categories\n- Add thumbnails for visual identification\n- Copy shortcodes with a single click\n- Modern React-powered admin interface for fast management\n- REST API for programmatic access<\/p>\n\n

7. Shortcode Flexibility<\/strong>\nUse powerful shortcodes with extensive attributes:\n [smartembed_pdf id=\"123\"]\n[smartembed_pdf url=\"https:\/\/yoursite.com\/document.pdf\"]\n[smartembed_pdf id=\"123\" mode=\"flipbook\" width=\"100%\" height=\"750px\"]\n[smartembed_pdf id=\"123\" download=\"false\" print=\"false\" watermark=\"true\"]<\/code><\/p>\n\n

Support<\/h3>\n\n

For support, feature requests, and bug reports, please visit the WordPress Plugin Support Forum<\/a> or contact the plugin author at Digital Web Tutor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Contributing<\/h3>\n\n

We welcome contributions from the developer community. If you'd like to contribute to SmartEmbed Advanced PDF Viewer, please submit a pull request on our GitHub repository or contact the plugin author.<\/p>\n\n

Credits<\/h3>\n\n
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  • PDF.js<\/strong> - Mozilla's PDF rendering library (https:\/\/mozilla.github.io\/pdf.js\/)<\/li>\n
  • Page Flip<\/strong> - JavaScript library for page flip effects (https:\/\/nodlik.github.io\/PageFlip\/)<\/li>\n
  • React<\/strong> - JavaScript library for building user interfaces (https:\/\/reactjs.org\/)<\/li>\n
  • Chakra UI<\/strong> - Simple, modular and accessible component library (https:\/\/chakra-ui.com\/)<\/li>\n
  • WordPress<\/strong> - Content management system (https:\/\/wordpress.org\/)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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    1. Upload the plugin files to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/smartembed-advanced-pdf-viewer<\/code> directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.<\/li>\n
    2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.<\/li>\n
    3. Go to the \"SmartEmbed PDF\" menu in your WordPress dashboard to upload a new PDF book or configure global settings.<\/li>\n
    4. Use the generated shortcode (e.g., [smartembed_pdf id=\"123\"]<\/code>) or your favorite page builder to embed the PDF into any post or page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      Minimum Requirements:<\/strong>\n* WordPress 5.0 or higher\n* PHP 7.0 or higher\n* Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled<\/p>\n\n\n

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      How do I embed a PDF?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      You can embed a PDF using the shortcode [smartembed_pdf id=\"YOUR_POST_ID\"]<\/code> or [smartembed_pdf url=\"https:\/\/yoursite.com\/document.pdf\"]<\/code>. Alternatively, use the dedicated Elementor widgets, Gutenberg block, or WPBakery element.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I customize the viewer dimensions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes, you can set global default dimensions in the SmartEmbed Settings, or override them directly in the shortcode using the width<\/code> and height<\/code> attributes (e.g., width=\"100%\" height=\"750px\"<\/code>).<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does it support mobile devices?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Absolutely. SmartEmbed is fully responsive. The viewer dynamically scales to ensure your PDFs fit perfectly within the constraints of any device screen without overlapping.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      How do I enable the 3D Flipbook?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      You can set the global default viewer mode to \"3D Flipbook\" in the settings, or specify it in your shortcode: [smartembed_pdf id=\"123\" mode=\"flipbook\"]<\/code>.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      How do I protect my PDF content?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      SmartEmbed offers multiple security features. You can disable right-click, prevent text selection, and add custom text or logo watermarks. Configure these settings globally in the SmartEmbed Settings page or per document using shortcode attributes.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Is the Text-to-Speech feature available in all browsers?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      The TTS feature uses the Web Speech API, which is supported in most modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Browser support may vary for different languages.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I use SmartEmbed with my theme?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes, SmartEmbed is designed to work with any WordPress plugin. The viewer uses scoped styles to prevent conflicts with your theme's CSS.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      How do I organize my PDFs?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      SmartEmbed creates a custom post type called \"SmartEmbed PDF Books\" with category support. You can organize your PDFs into categories just like WordPress posts.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I manage PDFs programmatically?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes, SmartEmbed includes a comprehensive REST API for managing PDFs and settings. You can create, read, update, and delete PDFs programmatically using the REST API endpoints.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      What page builders are supported?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      SmartEmbed supports Elementor (with dedicated widget), WPBakery Page Builder, and Gutenberg block editor. The plugin also provides standard shortcodes that work with any page builder or editor.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

      1.1.0<\/h4>\n\n
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      • Added comprehensive feature details to the readme<\/li>\n
      • Improved SEO and formatting for WordPress plugin repository<\/li>\n
      • Enhanced documentation with detailed feature breakdowns<\/li>\n
      • Added FAQ section with common questions and answers<\/li>\n
      • Updated tags and descriptions for better discoverability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
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        • Initial release with native PDF.js integration<\/li>\n
        • React Admin Dashboard for PDF management<\/li>\n
        • Advanced security features (watermark, right-click disable, text selection disable)<\/li>\n
        • Elementor, WPBakery, and Gutenberg integration<\/li>\n
        • Multiple viewer modes (3D Flipbook, 2D Flipbook, Continuous, Presentation)<\/li>\n
        • Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality<\/li>\n
        • Resume Reading feature with local storage<\/li>\n
        • Dark Mode support<\/li>\n
        • Custom PDF post type with category management<\/li>\n
        • REST API for programmatic access<\/li>\n
        • Responsive design for all devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"The most advanced WordPress PDF Viewer and 3D Flipbook plugin. Embed PDFs seamlessly with native PDF.js, Elementor & Gutenberg integration, secure …","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/316545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=316545"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/dominopress"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=316545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=316545"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=316545"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=316545"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=316545"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zh-sg.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=316545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}