PDF is an open standard for electronic exchange documents. Unlike a MSWord file, PDF ensures that your printed or viewed file retains the original formatting as intended. Like Word, PDF also supports interactive functions like hyperlink, markups, file attachments, movies, text notes, etc. It allows file compression and supports high level of encryption and security.
If you want your readers to save your page for later, let them save it as PDF to retain the original appearance of the page. Here are some nifty PDF plugins for your WordPress site.
Google Doc Embedder
This plugin lets you embed PDF and Slides that are stored in Google Doc and directly to your blog post. It allows inline viewing with the option to download files – no Flash or browser plugin needed.
This plugin will allow you to embed these files directly to your page or post without requiring the users to have a software installed to view the contents. The file doesn’t need to be uploaded to Google Docs, it can exist anywhere publicly accessible on your site or the internet.
Download Google Doc Embedder.
WordPress PDF
WordPress PDF is a way to embed your PDF file into your post in a form of .swf file. The plugin uses zviewer interface – an iPaper like interface to display the PDF documents and convert to a .swf format.
Download WordPress PDF.
PrintFriendly
PrintFriendly lets you add a button to your blog and let the readers print out your page in text only version, or PDF.
Download PrintFriendly.
PDF24 Article to PDF
This plugin lets your visitors download your articles as PDF files. You can place this plugin above or below the article, in the sidebar, on the top or on the bottom of the page by just inserting a piece of code in your template.
The plugin lets you create two modes to create PDF files. You can create PDF files in email mode in which your visitor can send the article via email and a direct download mode in which no email is required and the users can directly download the PDF file.
Download PDF24 Article to PDF.
PDF & Print
PDF & Print lets you add a PDF and Print page by adding the appropriate buttons to the content. It is one of the easiest and most flexible way to create PDF and Print page using mpdf library under GPLv2 license.
Download PDF & Print.
WooCommerce PDF Invoices
This plugin generates a PDF invoice that is based on your customer’s order and attaches it to the email type of your choice.
Download WooCommerce PDF Invoices.
RV Embed PDF
This WordPress plugin lets you embed a PDF page to your page or post when you insert using the Add Media button.
If you wish to include PDFs on your website, here are some of the free WordPress plugins which can handle most tasks. You can either let them save your page or article and download it, send it via email, or attach the PDF to your blog.
Download RV Embed PDF.
Summary
PDF nowadays is the standard of viewing documents. If you are a blog or website that relies on documents a lot, you’ll need these plugins.