How to Embed Issuu PDF Files in Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide
Begin your Issuu setup by creating an account or logging in. Then upload your PDF by clicking [Upload] and either dragging your file or selecting it from your computer.
To embed your PDF:
- Access your publication:
- Go to [Publications] in the left menu
- Select your uploaded file
- Click [Share] then [Embed on Website]
- Get the embed code:
- Customize display settings as needed
- Click [Get Embed Code]
- Copy the provided code
- Add to Squarespace:
- Log into your Squarespace site
- Navigate to your desired page
- Add a Code block
- Paste the Issuu code
- Save changes
- View your embedded PDF:
- Preview in a private browser or while logged out
- Click the PDF to view in full-screen mode
Important Notes:
- The "Script is disabled" message only appears in edit mode
- PDFs won't display in index pages (use iFrame option instead)
- Some templates with Ajax loading may have display issues
Alternative PDF Options in Squarespace:
- Create text links to PDFs
- Set click-through URLs on images
- Use the native file block
For technical support:
- Review Squarespace's code customization guide
- Consult Issuu's documentation
- Visit the Squarespace Forum
- Consider hiring a Squarespace Expert
Note: Code-based solutions may be affected by platform updates and responsiveness varies by template. Squarespace cannot provide direct support for custom code implementations.