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PDF to Link: Upload a PDF and Get a Shareable Link
Use PDF to Link to share documents without email attachments. Upload your PDF, copy its link, and let recipients preview it online or download the original file.
Upload a PDF to get a link
Choose a PDF document to create a temporary sharing page with a browser preview and an original-file download.
Drop a file here or choose a file
PDF · Up to 1.0 GB per file
Link expiry
3-day links are included with the Free plan.
Access code
Require an access code
Access-code protection is available with Pro.
PDF preview depends on the recipient’s browser. If the embedded viewer is unavailable, open the PDF in a new tab or download the original file.
PDFs use the same file allowance as images, videos, and other uploads.
Preview and download
Recipients can read the PDF online or keep the original file, with its formatting intact.
Temporary sharing
Free links expire after 3 days. Pro users can choose up to 30 days.
Optional access codes
Pro users can require a code before anyone can preview or download a PDF.
Step-by-step guide
How to use PDF to Link in three steps
Upload and copy the link
Upload your document and copy the generated sharing link. Pro users can choose a longer expiry or add an access code before uploading.
Share, preview, and download
Send the link to your recipient. They can open the PDF in the embedded viewer or download the original document before it expires.
Document sharing
Use PDF to Link for everyday documents
Create a dedicated document page that is easy to send by email, chat, or QR code. The PDF stays in its original format and is available until the link expires or you delete it.
Share other file types with Cloud TransferResumes and portfolios
Send a resume or a portfolio as one link so recipients can read it in their browser and save a copy.
Reports and product manuals
Share a report, proposal, catalog, or product manual without adding a large email attachment.
Lessons and course materials
Give students or colleagues a temporary link to handouts, worksheets, or reference documents.
PDF to Link FAQ
How do I use PDF to Link?
Choose a PDF, sign in, upload it, and copy the generated link. Anyone with the link can open the sharing page; if you enabled an access code, they must enter it first.
Is PDF to Link free?
Yes. The free plan supports up to 3 active files, each up to 1 GB, with links lasting 3 days. PDF uploads share this allowance with your other file uploads; they do not have a separate quota.
What is the maximum PDF file size?
Free users can upload a PDF up to 1 GB. Pro users can upload files up to 5 GB and keep up to 20 active files across all file types. Large PDFs may take longer to load in the browser.
How long does a PDF link last?
Free links last 3 days. Pro users can choose 3, 7, 14, or 30 days. Once the link expires, the document can no longer be previewed or downloaded through the sharing page.
Do recipients need an account?
No. You need to sign in to upload and manage files, but recipients can preview or download a shared PDF without an account. Protected links require the access code supplied by the sender.
Can recipients download the original PDF?
Yes. The sharing page has a download button for the original PDF. The document is not converted, compressed, or rewritten by this tool.
What if the PDF preview does not work?
Embedded PDF viewing depends on your browser and device. Use Open PDF in a new tab or Download original PDF if the viewer is blank or unsupported. A password-encrypted PDF may also require its document password in the viewer or a local PDF reader.
Can I protect or delete a PDF link?
Pro users can add an access code before uploading. You can delete an uploaded PDF from your active links list to stop further access through the sharing page. Deleting it does not remove copies that recipients have already downloaded.