How to upload PDF in Media Library?

Created by vigneshwari R, Modified on Fri, 4 Apr at 3:36 PM by Harmeet Singh

The Dashboard now supports PDF uploads into the Media Library. Below are the steps for uploading and using PDF files effectively.

Method 1: Uploading a PDF to the Media Library and Utilizing Its Link:

Step 1 Login to your Dashboard

Step 2 Accessing the Media Library:

Click on Media Library in the left menu bar.

Step 3 Selecting the File Library:

In the Media Library, navigate to the Files section.

Step 4 Uploading the PDF File:

Click the Upload File button.

Select the PDF file from your local folder.

By default, the file name will be displayed after uploading. You may rename it if needed then click the Upload button.
Once uploaded, the file will be available in the File Library.

Note: Maximum allowed size of PDF is 50 MB.

Step 5 How to Get the PDF Link?

Navigate to the File Library and select the uploaded PDF file and Click Copy to Clipboard to copy the PDF link.

You can use the copied PDF link as per your requirement.

You can click on View File to preview the uploaded PDF file.

Below is Preview of PDF (it opens in a new tab)

Method 2: Uploading a PDF via the Content Editor

Step 1 Accessing the Media Library

In Content Editor, click on the Media Library from the quick help tool.

This will open the Media Library window.

Step 2 Uploading the PDF File:

Follow the instructions mentioned above in Step-3 of Method 1.

Utilizing the PDF in Different Ways:

Method 1: Copy the PDF link from the File Library and paste it directly into the editor.

After clicking "Copy to Clipboard", paste the link (ctrl+v) directly in the editor as shown below

Method 2: Insert the PDF link as a hyperlink using the Link Tool in the editor.

After clicking "Copy to Clipboard", click the link tool as shown below

A pop-up windown will open. Now paste the copied link of the PDF in the URL field and add the text in Text to display -> Click Save

Below is the view of Hyperlink

Method 3: Insert the PDF directly into the content using the Insert Media option.

Navigate to the File Library and select the uploaded PDF file and Click Insert to insert the PDF.

Below is the preview of the PDF added in the Editor

This documentation provides a step-by-step guide for uploading and using PDFs efficiently within the Media Library. Ensure that all uploaded PDFs maintain the correct file extension (.pdf) for proper functionality.

For any further assistance create a ticket using help widget available in the dashboard or reach out to support@thepublive.com