How to display pdf files on pages using Jekyll

While Jekyll doesn’t natively support embedding PDFs directly into Markdown files, it can be achieved by using HTML tags within the Markdown content.

1. Upload the PDF to the Repository:
   • Place the PDF file in a directory within the Jekyll project, such as assets/pdfs/.
2. Embed the PDF in the Markdown File:
   • Use the HTML <object> or <embed> tag to embed the PDF. For example:

     <object data="/assets/pdfs/thefile.pdf" type="application/pdf" width="100%" height="600px">
       <p>the browser does not support PDFs. <a href="/assets/pdfs/thefile.pdf">Download the PDF</a>.</p>
     </object>
     

     Replace thefile.pdf with the actual name of the PDF file.

3. Ensure Correct URL Generation:
   • Using `` ensures that the URL is correctly generated, especially if the site is hosted in a subdirectory. (stackoverflow.com)
4. Alternative Method:
   • If embedding the PDF directly doesn’t work as expected, consider providing a link to the PDF:

     [Download the PDF](assets/pdfs/thefile.pdf)
     

     This approach allows users to download or view the PDF in a new tab.

Note: Embedding PDFs using HTML tags like <object> or <embed> may not work consistently across all browsers and devices. Providing a direct link to the PDF is a more reliable method. (talk.jekyllrb.com)