How can I add a PDF to Webflow to automatically download when a button is clicked?
To add a PDF to Webflow and have it automatically download when a button is clicked, you can follow the steps below:
- Upload the PDF file to your Webflow project: Go to your Webflow Designer and open the project where you want to add the PDF. In the Assets panel, click on the "Upload File" button and select your PDF from your local files. Wait for the file to upload, and it will appear in the Assets panel.
- Create a button: Drag and drop a button element onto your page where you want the download button to be located. You can customize the button's design and text as needed.
- Add a custom link to the button: Select the button element, and in the Element Settings panel, scroll down to the "Link Settings" section. Check the "Open link in new tab" option to ensure the PDF opens in a new tab when clicked. Then, enter the file's URL in the "Link URL" field. To get the URL, go back to the Assets panel, click on the PDF file, and copy the URL from the "File URL" field.
- Set the download attribute: In order to trigger an automatic download, add the `download` attribute to the button link. To do this, click on the "Open link settings" icon (three dots) next to the "Link URL" field in the Element Settings panel. In the "Add Attribute" field, enter `download`. This attribute tells the browser to download the linked file instead of opening it in a new tab.
- Style the button: Customize the design of the button to match your website's aesthetics using the various styling options available in the Webflow Designer.
- Preview and test: Save your changes, then preview the page to test the button. When clicked, the PDF should automatically download on most modern browsers.
By following these steps, you can add a PDF to Webflow and create a button that triggers an automatic download when clicked.