Title: KindPixels PDF Gallery – Turn Files into Clean Galleries Author: KIND PIXELS Published: 28. Januar 2026 Last modified: 8. Oktober 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3508081) ![](https://ps.w.org/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3508081) # KindPixels PDF Gallery – Turn Files into Clean Galleries By [KIND PIXELS](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kindpixels/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/kindpixels-pdf-gallery.2.7.2.zip) * [Details](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/#description) * [Reviews](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/#reviews) * [Installation](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/#installation) * [Development](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/) ## Description 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](https://kindpixels.com/plugins/pdf-gallery#comparison). ### 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. ## Installation 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. ## FAQ ### 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. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f941f2d1417b3d734a27af12bf91a9c90ac6f9aaec0b2b4568556260798daa6a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Finally Found Exactly What I Needed!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/finally-found-exactly-what-i-needed/)󠁿 [hasib231](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hasib231/) 9. Juli 2026 1 reply 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! [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “KindPixels PDF Gallery – Turn Files into Clean Galleries” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ KIND PIXELS ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kindpixels/) [Translate “KindPixels PDF Gallery – Turn Files into Clean Galleries” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/kindpixels-pdf-gallery) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 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 ## Meta * Version **2.7.2** * Last updated **6 Tagen ago** * Active installations **30+** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.7** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/) * Tags * [gallery](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gallery/)[lightbox](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lightbox/) [pdf](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pdf/)[showcase](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/showcase/) [viewer](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/viewer/) * [Advanced View](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 von 5 Sternen. * [ 1 5-Sterne-Rezension ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kindpixels-pdf-gallery/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ KIND PIXELS ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kindpixels/) ## Support Got something to say? 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