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Utilities

Easy PDF

PDF Viewer Plugin for Joomla

  • Zero B/C pluginRuns without the B/C pluginRuns on Joomla 5 and 6 without the Behaviour - Backward Compatibility plugin, so you can keep it switched off.
  • Joomla 4, 5 & 6Tested and supported on Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
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  • Instant accessReady to install right after checkout
  • One-click updatesNew releases install from the Joomla administrator
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  • 30-day guaranteeFull refund if it is not the right fit

Features

What can Easy PDF do for you?

Ten feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.

Show PDFs Your Way

Three Modes

Show PDFs Your Way

  • Open PDFs in a popup without leaving the article. Embed them in the page or offer a simple download.
Eye-Catching PDF Previews

Cover Images

Eye-Catching PDF Previews

  • The first page becomes the preview automatically. Or choose any image as the cover.
Looks the Same in Every Browser

Built-In Viewer

Looks the Same in Every Browser

  • Page, zoom and fit controls work consistently everywhere. Or use the browser's own viewer.
Control Downloads and Printing

Download Control

Control Downloads and Printing

  • Turn off downloads or printing for any document. Print shortcuts are discouraged too.
Gate Documents Behind Login

Members Only

Gate Documents Behind Login

  • Make documents public, login-only or registration-only. Send visitors to your login page with friendly links.
Keep File Links Private

Protected Files

Keep File Links Private

  • Serve PDFs through secure temporary links instead of direct paths. Limit which folders can be served.
Insert PDFs Without Shortcodes

Easy Insert

Insert PDFs Without Shortcodes

  • Pick mode, access, cover and theme visually from the editor. Upload through Media and insert.
Buttons That Match Your Brand

On-Brand

Buttons That Match Your Brand

  • Buttons can use your template's main color. Or set your own brand color.
One Simple Shortcode

Article Friendly

One Simple Shortcode

  • A single shortcode places a PDF anywhere in an article. Set mode, access, cover, height and more.
Built for Modern Joomla

Future-Proof

Built for Modern Joomla

  • Built for Joomla 4, 5 and 6 and PHP 8.0+. Plain JavaScript only.

Changelog

What's new

6 releases since version 1.2.0. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.

    • Download Key support on the update site (dlid).

Docs & setup

Get up and running fast

Written guides for installing and configuring Easy PDF, from first setup to the options that matter.

  • Installation stepsOne install zip for Joomla 4, 5 and 6, installed from System, Install, Extensions.
  • Configuration optionsThe settings in the guide, from first setup to the options that matter.
  • Practical usage tipsShort examples you can adapt to your site.
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Pricing

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Compatible with
Joomla 4 Joomla 5 Joomla 6
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FAQ

Questions about Easy PDF

Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.

Which Joomla versions does Easy PDF support?

Easy PDF supports Joomla 4, 5, and 6 with a service provider, namespaced helper, Web Asset Manager assets, and PHP 8.1 or later recommended.

What does Easy PDF do?

It embeds PDFs in Joomla articles using {epdf} shortcodes. You can open a modal viewer, show an inline embed, or offer a download link, with optional login gates and download/print controls.

What is the basic shortcode?

{epdf file="images/docs/guide.pdf" mode="modal"}View PDF{/epdf}. Upload the PDF through Media Manager first, then use the relative path.

How do auto thumbnails work?

In modal mode, when Modal thumbnail is enabled and you do not set a custom image, Easy PDF renders the first page as the opener preview. Use thumb="auto", thumb="images/cover.jpg", or thumb="0" for a text button.

Can I disable download and print?

Yes. Use download="0" and/or print="0", or change the plugin defaults. Download off also blocks the download token. These are soft controls, not DRM.

How do login and register gates work?

Set access="login" or access="register". Guests see gate buttons. Configure login/register menu items or URL overrides in the plugin so return links work on SEF sites.

What is Protect PDF files?

When enabled, PDFs stream through a signed URL handled by Joomla's built-in AJAX handler instead of a bare media path, which helps keep gated documents from being opened by guessing the file location.

Built-in viewer vs browser iframe?

Built-in (default) gives consistent controls and better download UI control. engine="native" uses the device browser PDF viewer inside an iframe.

Does it require jQuery?

No. Easy PDF uses native JavaScript and CSS with the Joomla Web Asset Manager.

What file do I download from the store?

Download EasyPdf_UNZIP.zip. Unzip it, then install the install package (the .zip inside your download) from System > Install > Extensions.

Where is the live demo?

Visit demo.joomlax.com/demo/utilities/easy-pdf.

Where can I get support?

Visit support.joomlax.com. Include Joomla and PHP versions, page URL, and the shortcode you used.

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