Is there a way to implement a PDF viewer on my website for showcasing my recent work without allowing visitors to download the files, or do you have any alternative suggestions?

Yes, there is a way to implement a PDF viewer on your website without allowing visitors to download the files. One of the popular options for achieving this is by using the PDF.js library, which is an open-source JavaScript library developed by Mozilla. It allows you to embed and display PDF files directly on your web pages.

Here's how you can implement a PDF viewer using PDF.js in Webflow:

1. Download PDF.js: Visit the PDF.js GitHub repository (https://github.com/mozilla/pdf.js) and download the library files. You will need the pdf.js and pdf.worker.js files.

2. Upload the library files: Go to your Webflow project and navigate to the Designer panel. Go to the Assets panel and upload the pdf.js and pdf.worker.js files.

3. Create a new HTML embed: In the Designer, add an HTML embed element to the page where you want to display the PDF viewer. You can find the HTML embed element in the Add panel.

4. Copy and paste the code: Once you've added the HTML embed element, you'll see an empty code block. Copy and paste the following code into the code block:

<iframe src="/path/to/your/file.pdf#view=fitH" width="100%" height="600px" frameborder="0"></iframe>

Replace /path/to/your/file.pdf with the URL or path to your PDF file. Set the desired width and height for the viewer by modifying the width and height attributes.

1. Style the PDF viewer: You can use Webflow's styling options or custom CSS to modify the appearance of the PDF viewer according to your requirements.

2. Prevent downloads: To prevent visitors from downloading the PDF file, you can disable the right-click context menu using JavaScript. Add the following JavaScript code to the page using an HTML embed or an external JavaScript file:

<script>  document.addEventListener('contextmenu', function(e) {    e.preventDefault();  });</script>

Save your changes and publish your website to see the PDF viewer in action.

Alternative suggestions:

1. Instead of using a PDF viewer, you can create image previews of your recent work and display them on your website. This way, visitors can easily view your work without the ability to download the original files.

2. Consider using a password-protected client portal where you can securely share your recent work with clients. This enables you to maintain control over who can access and download your files.

3. Convert your PDF files into interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This allows you to have more control over the presentation and interactivity of your work while preventing direct downloads.

Additional Questions:

1. How can I disable downloads for PDF files in Webflow?
2. Are there any other PDF viewer options available for Webflow?
3. Can I password protect my PDF files in Webflow?