The PDF Playback widget

Displays an uploaded PDF document page by page on the main stage, with optional automatic page turning and configurable seconds per page.

Updated 19 Aug 2026
Open Signage

The PDF Playback widget displays an uploaded PDF document—such as a menu, event program, or exported slide deck—page by page on the main stage. It can advance through the pages automatically on a timer so you do not need to convert documents into individual image files.

The PDF Playback widget on the main stage.

The PDF Playback widget on the main stage.

Supported slots: Main stage

Widget settings

SettingDescriptionWhen to use
PDF fileOpens the file selector in the side rail to upload or pick a PDF document.Select or replace the PDF file displayed on the screen.
Auto change pageAdvances through the PDF pages automatically on a timer (enabled by default).Turn off for single-page documents or when viewers flip pages manually on a touch screen.
Seconds per citySets how long each page stays on screen when Auto change page is enabled (default is 5 seconds).Increase the duration for text-heavy pages so viewers have enough time to read.

Long PDF files are capped automatically: the widget plays up to the first 30 pages of a document.

Scope and limitations

  • Document content: The widget renders the uploaded PDF file as-is. To update text or fix a typo, upload a revised PDF file.
  • Typography and theme: Overall appearance and widget background come from the signage content design (font size settings do not affect media widgets). See Widgets and the places they go.