PDF embedding made easy

A better way to embed a PDF on your website

Put your catalogs, brochures and reports right on your website, where people can read them. FlowPaper keeps pages crisp and quick to load, and shows you which parts your readers spend time on.

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More than a basic PDF embed

A PDF doesn't have to sit behind a download link. With FlowPaper, it becomes part of your website.

Make it look the part

Show your PDF in a viewer that fits your site, with clear text and images even when readers zoom in. Choose the reading style you prefer, including a page-flipping view.

Let readers get started sooner

Even a large catalog can open quickly. FlowPaper prepares your PDF for the web, so visitors can start reading without waiting for the whole file to download.

Find out what's being read

See which pages people visit, how long they stay and which links they click. Analytics and heatmaps help you understand what catches their attention.

Want readers to do more than browse? Add videos, links or clickable products that take customers straight to your store.

How to embed your PDF

Watch the walkthrough, including an example using Squarespace.

  1. Import your PDF. Open it in FlowPaper and customize your publication.
  2. Publish it online. Click Publish and choose FlowPaper Cloud or your own hosting, depending on your plan. For Cloud, click Start Upload when your publication is ready.
  3. Choose how it appears. Copy the embed code for a full publication, clickable miniature or lightbox popover.
  4. Add it to your page. Paste the code into a custom HTML or embed block, adjust the size if needed and publish your page.

FlowPaper creates the embed code for you. Just copy and paste it into your website.

See the complete embedding guide →

Add it to the website you already use

Use FlowPaper with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace or your own website. You'll need a place to add custom embed code.

WordPress: Add your publication to a page or post using a Custom HTML block.

WordPress guide →

Wix: Place your publication on a page using an Embed HTML element.

Wix guide →

Squarespace: Use a Code block to add your publication to your page.

Squarespace guide →

Check your website platform's plan and settings for support for custom embed code.

Choose where your publication can appear

Want your document to be available only on your own website? Protected Embed lets you specify the website where your publication may be displayed. You can also use password protection when you want to limit who can open it.

For a cloud-hosted publication, choose Publication Protection when publishing, enter your website address under Protected Embed, and upload the publication. If you change the setting later, publish it again with the updated address.

Protection options vary by plan. Learn about publication protection →

Frequently asked questions

Why use FlowPaper instead of embedding a PDF directly?

A basic embed leaves the presentation and controls to the visitor's browser. FlowPaper gives you more control over how your document looks, helps it load quickly and lets you see what people read and click.

Will my embedded PDF work on phones and tablets?

Yes. Readers can use a computer, tablet or phone. Choose a size that fits your page, then check how it looks on a smaller screen before publishing.

Can I host the publication on my own website?

Yes. You can use FlowPaper Cloud or host publications on your own server with a plan that supports self-hosting. See the plans and features for details.

Do I need to write code?

No. FlowPaper creates the code for you. Copy it into your website's custom HTML or embed block, then adjust the size if you need to.

Can I see how people read my publication?

FlowPaper offers analytics and heatmaps for online publications. Available features depend on your plan and settings; explore PDF analytics to learn more.

Put your PDF to work on your website

Start with the PDF you already have. FlowPaper takes care of the rest.

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