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Joomla to WP PDF Embeds

Renders legacy Joomla {pdf}...{/pdf} migration tags as responsive PDF iframe embeds on single posts and blog views.

by teoli · github.com/theyo-tester/joomla-to-wp-pdf-embeds · website

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/theyo-tester/joomla-to-wp-pdf-embeds/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/theyo-tester/joomla-to-wp-pdf-embeds ↗

Joomla to WP PDF Embeds for WordPress

A lightweight WordPress plugin designed to seamlessly render legacy Joomla PDF tags ({pdf}...{/pdf}) as responsive PDF iframe embeds—without requiring database modifications or manual post edits.

Overview

When migrating articles containing embedded documents from Joomla to WordPress, legacy plugin syntax (such as {pdf}/storage/documents/sample.pdf|height:600{/pdf}) often breaks.

This plugin dynamically intercepts content during WordPress rendering, parses any custom height/width parameters, and outputs a clean, accessible iframe embed.

Features

  • Zero Database Changes: Keeps imported post content clean and untouched.
  • Universal View Support: Works seamlessly across single posts, homepages, category archives, and blog list loops.
  • Parameter Support: Handles custom height and width settings passed through pipe delimiters (e.g., |height:500|width:100%).
  • Secure Handling: Validates URLs and sanitizes attributes for safe output.

Example Syntax

Legacy Joomla Tag (In Post Content):

{pdf}/storage/2026/document.pdf|height:500|width:100%{/pdf}

Installation

The easiest way to install the plugin is by downloading the pre-built release package:

  1. Go to the Releases page of this repository and download the latest .zip release file.
  2. Log in to your WordPress Admin dashboard.
  3. Navigate to Plugins > Add New (or Plugins > Add New Plugin depending on your WordPress version).
  4. Click the Upload Plugin button at the top of the screen.
  5. Choose the downloaded .zip file, click Install Now, and then click Activate.

(Alternatively, you can manually upload the plugin folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory via FTP/SFTP and activate it from your plugins screen).

Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher