Embedding PDF Documents in Markdown

It is now (from build 2025-07-24) possible to embed a PDF document into a Markdown page using a simple code block. The basic syntax is as follows:

```application/pdf:PDF Document
JVBERi0xLjcNCiW1tbW1DQoxIDAgb2JqDQo8PC9UeXBlL....
....
```

The code block is rendered to an embedded object in HTML (<embed/>), which, if the browser supports this tag, will display the PDF document directly embedded in the text.

This can be used for multiple purposes:

  • Sharing and displaying documents in posts or documentation.
  • Using PDF documents in KyC.
  • Uploading PDF documents to smart contracts, for documentation purposes.
  • etc.

Example:

This makes it seamless, for instance, to include PDF documents in idendity applications. It will be displayed embedded in the application for the operator:

PDF Document in Pending Identity Application view
PDF Document in Pending Identity Application view

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