How to Add PDF Resources
Upload PDF notes, handouts, and study materials with in-browser viewing, watermarking, and page tracking
How to Add PDF Resources
PDFs are essential supplementary content — lecture notes, handouts, formula sheets, question papers, and reference materials. Course37 provides a built-in PDF viewer with tracking and optional watermarking.
Uploading a PDF
- Open the Course → CoursePlan → select a module
- Click Add Content → PDF
- Upload your PDF file (drag & drop or browse)
- Enter metadata:
- Title — Descriptive name (e.g., "Chapter 5 Notes — Electromagnetic Induction")
- Description — Optional summary
- Downloadable — Toggle whether students can download the file
- Visibility — Published, Draft, or Scheduled
- Click Save
📸 Screenshot: PDF upload dialog
File Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | PDF only |
| Max File Size | 50 MB per file |
| Pages | No limit on page count |
| Language | Any language (including Bengali, Arabic, etc.) |
PDF Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Browser Viewer | Students read PDFs directly in the browser — no download needed |
| Page Tracking | Track which pages a student has viewed |
| Watermarking | Add student-specific watermarks on non-downloadable PDFs |
| Download Control | Enable/disable downloads per PDF |
| Mobile Support | Full viewing support in the mobile app |
| Zoom & Navigate | Standard PDF controls — zoom, page jump, search |
Downloadable vs. View-Only
| Mode | Student Experience | Security |
|---|---|---|
| Downloadable | Can download and save to device | Lower — file can be shared |
| View-Only | Can only view in-browser | Higher — watermarked, no download button |
Tip: Use view-only for premium or sensitive content. Use downloadable for general reference materials.
Best Practices
- Optimize file size — Compress PDFs before uploading for faster loading
- Use clear titles — Name files descriptively, not "doc1.pdf"
- Organize logically — Place PDFs in the relevant module alongside related videos
- Consider downloadability — Notes that students need offline should be downloadable
- Attach to videos — Link relevant PDF notes to video lectures for easy access
Related Articles
- How to Add a CoursePlan — Structure content into modules
- How to Add Videos — Upload video lectures
- How to Add Assignments — Create student tasks
- How to Add Books — Sell full PDF books
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