KindPixels PDF Gallery – Turn Files into Clean Galleries

Descripción

Display PDF files, Office documents, images, videos, audio files (and even YouTube videos!) in beautiful grid or masonry layouts, with a built-in lightbox viewer. Give PDF Gallery a try!

Key Features

  • Create File Galleries – Turn your files into clean, visual galleries.
  • Built-in Lightbox – Full-screen document viewer with zoom and navigation.
  • Responsive Design – Galleries look great on all devices.
  • Thumbnail Styles – Choose from multiple thumbnail layouts.
  • Advanced Customization – Fine-tune gallery design and behavior.
  • Section Dividers – Organize documents into logical sections using dividers and labels.
  • Drag & Drop Ordering – Reorder documents with simple drag and drop.
  • Shortcode Support – Embed galleries anywhere on your website using a shortcode.

Supported File Types

  • PDF documents
  • Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP)
  • Videos (MP4, YouTube links)
  • Audio files (MP3, WAV, OGG)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Archives (ZIP, RAR, 7Z)
  • eBooks (EPUB, MOBI)

Free vs Pro

Free version includes:
* One gallery with unlimited files
* All display settings and styling options
* Files uploaded one by one

Pro version adds:
* Unlimited galleries
* Batch upload for multiple files at once
* File analytics
* Priority support

For a complete comparison, see the full feature table.

Additional Information

Using the Shortcode

Each gallery has a unique shortcode. Simply copy it from the Galleries tab and paste it into any page or post:

[kindpdfg_gallery id="your-gallery-id"]

All display settings (columns, styles, animations) are configured in the Settings tab — no shortcode parameters needed.

Source Code

The full source code for this plugin is available on GitHub:
https://github.com/boshorog/pdf-gallery

Support

For support questions, please visit our support forum or contact us through our website.

Privacy

This plugin does not collect any personal data. All documents are stored on your WordPress installation.

Instalación

  1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to “Plugins Add New” and search for “KindPixels PDF Gallery” then click “Install Now” and “Activate”.
  2. Alternatively, upload the kindpixels-pdf-gallery folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory via FTP, then activate it from the “Plugins” menu.
  3. Go to “PDF Gallery” in your admin menu to create your first gallery.
  4. Each gallery has a unique shortcode starting with [kindpdfg_gallery] – copy and paste it into any page or post.

Preguntas frecuentes

How do I display a gallery on my page?

Each gallery has a unique shortcode that starts with [kindpdfg_gallery]. Simply copy the shortcode from the Galleries tab and paste it on any page or post on your website.

What if I have more questions?

Once you install the plugin, head over to the Documentation tab where we have an extensive guide covering all features, settings, and customization options.

Reseñas

9 de julio de 2026 1 respuesta
I spent a lot of time testing different PDF gallery plugins because I needed a clean way to showcase my book collection on my WordPress website. My main requirement was to display the books in a grid using the first page of each PDF as the thumbnail, and then open the PDF in a nice viewer when clicked. Surprisingly, I couldn't find another free plugin that did all of this properly. Most of the plugins I tried either displayed generic PDF icons, were difficult to configure, or required premium features for the functionality I needed. Then I found KindPixels PDF Gallery, and it worked exactly as I wanted. The setup was simple, the gallery looks clean and responsive, and the first-page PDF thumbnails make the book library look professional and visually appealing. If you're looking for a reliable, easy-to-use PDF gallery plugin—especially for displaying books or digital publications—I highly recommend this plugin. Thank you to the developers for creating such a fantastic free solution!
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Registro de cambios

2.7.2

  • Fixed: Update workflow for Pro users.
  • Minor stability improvements

2.7.1

  • Improved: Enhancements to the updating process.
  • Minor stability improvements

2.7.0

  • New: Gallery toolbar makeover, enhanced with collapsible options panel with live search (shows matching file count), sorting, and normal / compact list view
  • Compatibility: Tested with WordPress 7.0
  • Minor stability improvements

2.6.8

  • Fix: Lightbox thumbnails no longer overlap with the document content
  • Improvements for the update UX
  • Other bug fixes

2.6.6

  • Improved: Zoom controls now always visible in lightbox top bar
  • Improved: Click-to-zoom now doubles current zoom level instead of fixed 200%
  • Minor stability improvements

2.6.5

  • Fix: Keyboard navigation (arrow keys, Page Up/Down) now works immediately in fullscreen mode
  • Fix: Analytics summary cards now display correct totals from backend data
  • Minor stability improvements

2.6.4

  • New: Fullscreen mode in lightbox with immersive document viewing
  • Minor stability improvements

2.6.3

  • New: Redesigned placeholder image settings with side-by-side card selection
  • New: Custom placeholder supports drag & drop upload
  • New: Engagement notice for active free users encouraging ratings and feedback
  • Improved: Token Map hover highlights for grouped elements (titles, subtitles, thumbnails)
  • Fix: Transparent background checkbox now properly toggleable

2.6.2

  • New: YouTube uploads via link now include a Subtitle field, auto-populated with channel name
  • New: WP Media Library title and description now auto-populate Title and Subtitle fields
  • Fix: Enhanced keyboard scrolling inside lightbox
  • Fix: Analytics chart correctly aggregates data monthly for 365-day view
  • Improved upload form UX with subtitle support across all methods

2.6.0

  • New: Comprehensive Color Settings with preset themes (Default, Dark, Warm, Forest, Ocean)
  • New: Interactive Token Map — click any gallery element to edit its color visually
  • New: Transparent gallery background option (default for Default preset)
  • New: Custom preset — any manual change is saved as a Custom preset
  • Fix: Gradient Zoom style now centers both title and subtitle under thumbnail
  • Improved color picker alignment and usability