Context
You want to import a PDF into your knowledge base.
Resolution
You can embed or link to the PDF file rather instead of converting it to HTML. Here are 3 methods:
- Use a URL redirect article to automatically load the PDF from the article
- Optional: Add a link to the PDF in the article body so the PDF content is indexed for search.
- Embed the PDF in the article so readers can view it within the page.
- Use a combination: embed the PDF and provide a link for readers to view or download the PDF.
Want to convert your PDF to a KO article instead? Embedding or linking is the right choice for most situations, but you may want to recreate the content directly in KO if:
- You need to edit or update the content regularly
- You want the content to use KO's formatting and match your knowledge base's look and feel
- You plan to use KO's PDF export to generate a PDF from your article going forward
If any of these apply, copy the content from your PDF and paste it into a new KO article, then reformat as needed.
Background
You can share PDFs in your knowledge base to avoid converting them to HTML format. Here's why:
- KnowledgeOwl allows you to upload PDF files to your file library or add files directly inside your articles.
- You can share links to the files, embed them in your articles, or URL redirect articles to the PDF.
- KnowledgeOwl automatically indexes PDFs for search when they are added to the article body.