How to Embed Fillable PDF Documents on Your Website

Embedding fillable PDF documents on your website enhances user interaction and improves user experience. This guide outlines three methods to achieve this, each with its own advantages and considerations.

Method 1: Using an iFrame

One straightforward approach is to use an iFrame to embed the PDF. This method is simple and widely supported but may depend on the browser's built-in PDF viewer functionality for the form to work properly.

Here's a basic example:

iframe src"path/to/your/document.pdf" width"600" height"800"/iframe

Replace path/to/your/document.pdf with the actual URL of your PDF file. Adjust width and height as needed to fit your design.

Method 2: Using PDF.js for Enhanced Control

For a more dynamic and controllable experience, consider using PDF.js (PDF .JavaScript). Developed by Mozilla, PDF.js allows you to render PDFs in a canvas element, giving you more flexibility in how the document is displayed and interacted with.

Step 1: Include PDF.js in Your HTML

Add the following script to include PDF.js:

script src""/script

Step 2: Create an HTML Structure

Set up a canvas element for rendering the PDF:

canvas id"pdf-canvas">

Step 3: Load and Display the PDF

Use the following JavaScript to load and display the PDF:

script  const url  'path/to/your/document.pdf';  let loadingTask  (url);  ((pdf)  {    const scale  1.5;    const viewport  (1).viewport;    const canvas  document.querySelector('#pdf-canvas');    const context  ('2d');    canvas.height  viewport.height;    canvas.width  viewport.width;    const renderContext  {      canvasContext: context,      viewport: viewport    };    (1).then((page)  {      return (renderContext);    });  });/script

Replace path/to/your/document.pdf with the actual URL of your PDF file.

Method 3: Using Third-Party PDF Embed Services

Several online services simplify the process of embedding PDFs with fillable forms. Here are some popular options:

Google Drive: Upload your PDF, get a shareable link, and use an iFrame to embed it. PDF Embedder: Available as a WordPress plugin, this service simplifies the embedding process and supports fillable forms.

Considerations

Browser Compatibility: Not all browsers handle PDF forms the same way. Ensure you test across different browsers to ensure consistent functionality.

User Experience: Make sure the embedded PDF is easily accessible and usable on various devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.

Security: If you are hosting the PDF publicly, ensure that it does not contain sensitive information. Consider encryption or other security measures as needed.

Choose the method that best fits your needs based on the level of control and functionality you require.