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Documentcloud embed code generator

Paste a documentcloud URL — get a ready-to-paste embed for primary source documents, individual pages, and notes.

How to embed documentcloud content

Paste a DocumentCloud link

Copy any documentcloud.org URL — full documents, single pages, or annotated notes.

Get the embed code

The tool detects the document and generates the right embed HTML with the viewer.

Copy & paste

Click Copy code, then paste the HTML into your blog, docs, CMS, or any HTML editor.

Why use our documentcloud embed code generator

No manual setup

Skip the manual embed snippet. Paste any DocumentCloud link and get working embed HTML.

Built for journalists

Share the primary source documents behind your reporting with annotations and notes intact.

Customizable preview card

Switch to Card mode to customize colors, fonts, and layout before copying.

Free, no signup

Generate up to 50 DocumentCloud embeds per day. No login, no API key, no watermarks.

DocumentCloud Embed with one click.

Powered by the Microlink Embed API — the same infrastructure handling embeds at scale.

  • Native document viewer

    Get the real DocumentCloud viewer with the full document, attribution, notes, and navigation sidebar.

  • Documents, pages & notes

    Embed a complete document, a single page, or an individual annotated note — all DocumentCloud URLs work.

  • Preview card fallback

    A styled preview card with title and image when native embedding is restricted.

  • Native document viewer

    Get the real DocumentCloud viewer with the full document, attribution, notes, and navigation sidebar.

  • Documents, pages & notes

    Embed a complete document, a single page, or an individual annotated note — all DocumentCloud URLs work.

  • Preview card fallback

    A styled preview card with title and image when native embedding is restricted.

FAQ

How do I embed a DocumentCloud document on my website?

Paste any DocumentCloud URL into the tool and click Generate. You will get a ready-to-paste embed with the document viewer.

Can I embed a single page or a note?

Yes. Full documents, individual pages, and annotated notes are all supported.

Does the document need to be public?

Yes. The document must be set to public on DocumentCloud for the embed to display for your readers.

What if the document cannot be embedded?

The tool falls back to a styled preview card with the title and image so you can still link out to the source.

Is this free?

Yes — 50 requests per day, no login, no credit card.