# How to Upload a PDF File to WordPress

> To upload a PDF file to your website, navigate to the WordPress left sidebar and click Media. Tap the Documents tab, then click Upload Media on the main dashboard to select and instantly upload the desired PDF file from your local storage.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-upload-a-pdf-file-to-wordpress/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5080ab56e05a00ffd2a4/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the left sidebar, then click 'Media'.
2. Tap the 'Documents' tab afterwards.
3. Following that, click 'Upload Media' on the main dashboard and select the PDF file you want to upload.
4. After completing these steps, the selected PDF file from your local storage will be uploaded instantly to your WordPress website.