Easily share PDFs in multiple ways.
Get your PDF ready before you share it
A cleaner, smaller, searchable, and protected PDF is easier for other people to open, review, and act on.
Reduce file size before sending so large reports, portfolios, and scanned documents are easier to deliver.
Add password protection or remove sensitive information before a PDF leaves your device or team.
Run OCR on scanned PDFs so recipients can search, copy, review, and reuse the text instead of reading image-only pages.
Edit text, reorder pages, add comments, or update forms before you send the final version to someone else.
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Share PDFs across the devices you already use:
Choose the right way to share a PDF for your workflow.
Share PDFs with PDFelement desktop
1GB free cloud storage:
files via links, email, and QR codes.
Send large PDFs:
Send PDFs for signature:
Advanced features:
Collaboration:
Create shareable PDF links online
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Why share a PDF as a link instead of an attachment?
Attachments work for simple one-time sends. A shareable link gives you more control when a file is large, changes often, or needs ongoing access.
PDF attachment
One file, one version
Once sent, an attachment stays the same even if you later update the original document.
Mailbox limits can get in the way
Large PDFs may be blocked, compressed, or rejected depending on the recipient's email service.
Harder to control after sending
You cannot easily revoke an attachment once it has already reached another inbox or device.
Shareable PDF link
Send access, not another copy
People open the file from a link, which is better suited to large documents and repeat sharing.
Add viewing and download controls
Choose whether recipients can view, comment on, or download the PDF before you share it.
Revoke access when sharing is over
Cancel access to a shared link when the review, project, or approval cycle is finished.
Go Beyond Sharing with AI Spaces
Bring related files into one AI Space to ask across documents, verify answers from the source, and turn reading into useful outputs.
Ask questions across PDFs, scans, Word, Excel, and more in one conversation.
Jump back to the source behind each answer when you need to check the context.
Create flashcards, quizzes, podcasts, and reports directly from your files.
Turn shared files into something you can use
After a PDF arrives, AI Spaces helps you move from opening the file to understanding, checking, and reusing what is inside it.
1. Bring related files together
Work across multiple PDFs, scans, and Office files instead of opening and searching each document separately.
2. Verify the answer
Use source-backed answers to return to the original passage when context, evidence, or wording matters.
3. Reuse what you learned
Turn the content into flashcards, quizzes, podcasts, or reports when you need to study, present, or continue working.
Control what happens after you share
Sharing is not only about sending a file. PDFelement helps you decide how recipients can access it and keeps signature workflows visible after the PDF leaves your screen.
Set access permissions
Choose whether people can view, comment, or download the PDF.
Limit or revoke access
Use a validity period or cancel the link when the file should no longer be available.
Track signature progress
See whether recipients have received and signed documents without chasing updates manually.
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Shared link settings
Access
Anyone with the link
Download
Owner controlled
Link validity
7 days
Revoke at any time
Signature status
2 of 3 completed
PDF sharing that fits different workflows
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How to share a PDF in 3 easy steps
FAQs about sharing PDFs
Creating a PDF download link using PDFelement is a simple process. First, open your PDF file in PDFelement, click the "Share" button on the top right menu bar, choose "Link," click the permission settings, and select "Allow downloads." Once the settings are configured, click "Apply," and a link will automatically generate in the box. Click "Copy Link" and share it with others with ease.
There are several effective methods when sending a large PDF file. One way is to utilize a cloud storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
Another option is to use PDFelement to share large PDF files. PDFelement can convert PDF files to a shareable link or a QR code, which can be easily shared with others or on your mobile phone.
If you prefer to send the PDF via email, you can also use PDFelement to share it without opening an email website or application.
If your PDF exceeds the size limit of email providers, you can compress the file using software like PDFelement or online tools to reduce its size.
To send a PDF via email from your phone, start by opening your email app, such as Gmail or Outlook. Tap the option to compose a new email, usually represented by a pencil icon or a "+" symbol. Look for an attachment icon in the new email window, typically a paperclip. Tap on this icon to browse for the PDF file you want to send. You may need to navigate to where the PDF is stored on your phone, such as in the "Documents" or "Downloads" folder, or select it from a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox.
After attaching the PDF, enter the recipient's email address, add a subject line, and write a message if needed. Once everything is set, tap the "Send" button. Your email with the attached PDF will be sent to the recipient.
Or you can choose a more convenient way. You use PDFelement to open the PDF, click on the "Share" button, select the email, and then you can directly send the PDF without opening the email app or attaching the file.
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