Description
PDF Tab Switcher is a lightweight Elementor widget that extends the capabilities of the popular PDF Embedder plugin.
It allows you to display two PDF files with tab switching, perfect for showcasing:
- Resumes with a “CV” vs “Resume” layout
- Multi-language menus or brochures
- Reports or reference material in dual formats
- Before/After comparisons or alternate versions of the same document
The widget uses a compact, responsive design with tab buttons and smooth fade transitions.
Requirements:
This plugin depends on the free PDF Embedder plugin for rendering PDF files.
Development
Source code and issue tracking:
https://github.com/cruebel/pdf-tab-switcher
Screenshots
PDF tab switcher with resume/cv tabs. 
Elementor editor settings.
Installation
- Upload the plugin ZIP via Plugins Add New Upload Plugin.
- Activate the plugin.
- Edit a page with Elementor and drag the “PDF Switcher” widget into any section.
- Upload two PDFs and customize the tab labels.
FAQ
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Can I change the tab names?
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Yes, the widget settings let you customize the label text for each tab.
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Do I need any other plugins?
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Yes, the free PDF Embedder plugin is required for the PDFs to display properly.
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Contributors & Developers
“PDF Tab Switcher” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.0.2
- Added missing PHP headers to main plugin file.
- Removed demo screenshots from plugin package.
1.0.1
- Prefixed php classes and defines for improved namespace compatibility.
- Prefixed js global functions and variables for improved namespace compatibility.
1.0.0
- Initial release.