Embedding documents expands their reach beyond Scribd, allowing them to be displayed seamlessly on websites and blogs. With Scribd’s document viewer, your readers can engage with a document directly on your webpage, without needing to visit Scribd.
At this time, embedding documents is only available through the Scribd website, not via our mobile app.
How to embed a document from Scribd
If a document is available for embedding, you’ll find the Embed option on the document page, below its description. It is the fourth icon from the left.
Clicking Embed opens the Embed Menu, where you can customize how the document appears before copying the embed code.
Note: Not all documents can be embedded. If the option to embed a document is missing, the document may be set to private. More details can be found in our article on private documents.
Customizing the embed settings
Embed preview
As you modify settings, a real-time preview updates on the right side of the embed menu. This ensures your document appears exactly as intended before embedding.
Document link
At the top of the embed menu, you’ll see the direct URL of the document on Scribd. This link can be shared directly or used in a blog editor that supports embedding via links.
You can also:
- Choose where the document opens (Beginning of document or Current Page).
- Enable or disable Full-Screen mode for the embedded document.
Embed code
Below the document link, the embed code is displayed. The code updates dynamically as you modify settings, so make sure to copy it after finalizing your adjustments.
Format
Scribd provides two embed formats:
- HTML (for general websites)
- WordPress (for WordPress-hosted blogs)
Note: Your website or blog must support <iframe> tags to use the embed feature. Additionally, if you self-host a WordPress blog, you may need to use the HTML option instead of the WordPress embed block.
Size
You can adjust the size of the document viewer:
- Autosize (default)
- 600x800
- 400x600
- Custom dimensions (enter width and height in pixels)
Viewing options
Control how the document appears within the embed:
- Starting page – Choose which page the document opens to.
- Scroll vs. Slideshow – Select continuous scrolling or paginated slideshow mode.
Troubleshooting embedded documents
The embedded document viewer won’t allow printing
Readers must download the document before printing. More details are available in our article on printing documents.
I receive an “invalid HTML” error
Your website or blog may not support some HTML5 attributes. Try removing the data-aspect-ratio and data-auto-height attributes from the <iframe> tag.
Only a link appears instead of the embedded document viewer
Your platform may not support <iframe> tags. If using WordPress, ensure you’re using the WordPress embed code. If the issue persists, check with your web host for supported embed formats.
The embedded document viewer appears blank or distorted
If the controls appear but the document does not, contact Scribd Support with:
- The URL of your website or blog where the document is embedded.
- The Scribd URL of the document.
- The browser and operating system where the issue occurs.
Embedding documents on Scribd makes sharing knowledge effortless. Whether you’re adding reports to a blog, showcasing research, or featuring educational materials, embedding keeps content accessible where your audience already is.