In today’s world, PDFs are still the world’s most common business file format. We all love PDFs, and they are popular file types to upload to WordPress forms or to share with users after submitting forms.
Whether you want to share product brochures, ebooks, user manuals, or other types of PDFs in WordPress, you might ask questions about how to do it and how much will it cost you. Well, don’t go anywhere because we have the answers, and they are positive.
In this article, we are going to show you how to add a downloadable PDF to a WordPress form for free with the Ninja Forms core plugin. Additionally, we will show you a way how you can even generate PDF files from your submitted forms. Let’s get started!
Add PDF to WordPress and share with users to download after form submission
Did you know you can add downloadable PDFs to WordPress and it is completely free? Yes, that’s right! You don’t need any file upload plugin. All you need is the PDF you want to share (or any other file type) with users and that’s it.
To add a PDF to your form, just head over to the Emails & Actions tab and navigate to the Advanced settings of any email action you set up. You’ll want to make sure your developer mode is enabled under the Ninja Forms settings, so you can unhide the advanced features of our form builder including the Advanced settings.
There are three ways to share downloadable PDFs with WordPress form subscribers: attaching files to the email action, inserting file links to the email message, or adding file links to your success message.
If you would like to learn more on this topic, take a look at Three Easy Ways to Share Downloadable Files with WordPress Form Subscribers and find out how you can automatically start the download of the PDF file when the link is clicked.
One of the best examples of sharing PDFs with users after form submission is in the form of an ebook. They are one of the most popular forms of content marketing when using WordPress forms and are an excellent way to showcase your expertise, build trust with your audience, and generate leads for your business. However, many business owners are unsure about how to give away free ebooks on their WordPress sites.
Ninja Forms got your back with our in-depth tutorial How to Give Away Free Ebook Using Your WordPress Form so make sure to check it out to learn how to start offering ebooks in exchange for users’ email addresses!
Bonus: Convert your form submissions to PDF
Wouldn’t it be great if you could automatically convert the data into a PDF and send it to anyone who needs it? The great news is Ninja Forms and the PDF Form Submissions add-on lets you share your form submission entries in reliable PDF file form and send it to yourself, your users, and the team when needed.
With just a few clicks, you can generate a PDF document from your form data and customize it to match your company’s branding. This not only makes it easier for you to process the data, but it also makes it more convenient for your customers or clients to receive a copy of their submission. Additionally, the ability to customize your PDF documents means that you can represent your company in a professional and consistent manner.
In conclusion, the PDF Form Submissions add-on is a must-have for any business that uses forms on it’s WordPress website. It’s easy to set up, flexible, and customizable, which makes it a great investment for streamlining your workflow and saving time.
Want to learn more about converting your submissions to PDF? Then, check our articles Convert WordPress Form Submissions to PDF and Create a Simple Order Form Email Receipt in WordPress to learn more.
Adding a downloadable PDF to WordPress is a breeze!
You’ve just learned how to add a downloadable PDF to a WordPress page for free with the Ninja Forms core plugin. We think you’ll probably agree that it is a super easy thing to do, and it does not require you to have a Ninja Forms membership or any paid add-ons.
Whether it is an ebook, guide, or something else, allowing your users to download your PDF content is a great way to build trust and demonstrate your expertise while generating leads for your business.
On the other hand, if you are looking for a way to convert your WordPress submissions, our premium PDF Form Submissions add-on does the hard work for you. Besides converting your form submission to PDF format, you can also export your entries into PDF, customize generated PDF from your submission entries, and use powerful merge tags that add extra perks to your generated PDF file.
Ninja Forms is a powerful and flexible plugin that lets you create any type of form that you need so give it a go and join millions of WordPress users across the world who love our contact form builder!
