How to add an image that links to the PDF document in WordPress?

How to add an image that links to the PDF document in WordPress

Do you want to add a cover to your pdf file uploads in WordPress?

Below is the step-by-step guide to add a cover image that links to a PDF document in Word Press.

Step 1 – Log in to word press admin

Log in to www.yourdomainname.com.au/wp-admin

Step 2 – Navigate to media section

Step 3 – Upload the image in the media library

Select files to choose a file from your computer to upload.

Step 4 – Click on to the PDF article in the Media Library

Step 5 – Copy the URL for the image

Step 6 – Navigate to post section, click on add new

Step 7 – Click on the Add media icon found directly above your editor

Step 8 – Locate your file from the media library and click on it once

Step 9 – Select ‘None’ under Attachment Display Settings and click the ‘Insert into Post’ button

Step 10 – Select the image from the editor and click on the ‘link’ icon

Step 11 – Paste the URL that you have copied in Step 5 and click the ‘open link in a new window/tab’ and then click update

Step 12 – Test the page

Click on view post. If everything went well, your page will look like this.

Click on the cover page to view the PDF document.

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