How to Turn a PDF Into a Link for Free

Using free online tools.

Use your web browser on any device to get a link to your PDF. Sites like pdfFiller and tiiny.host allow you to upload your PDF online then share the link with others.

Uploading to Google Drive.

Upload your PDF to Google Drive and you'll be able to share it with a link. Others can access the linked PDF from any web browser or the mobile app, so it's super convenient for everyone! Visitors don't even need a Gmail or Google account to view your PDF. First, upload your PDF to Google Drive. Select the file in Drive and click the Share icon (it looks like a person with a plus sign). Change "Restricted" to "Anyone with the link" under the General access header. Click Copy link. Click Done and share the link with anyone that you want to share the document with. Be aware that up to 100 people can have the document open.

Uploading to Dropbox.

Share your PDF with a Dropbox link. You can upload your PDF to Dropbox and get a link to share with anyone. Here's how to do it: Upload a PDF to Dropbox. Hover your mouse over the file you uploaded. Click Share. Click Copy link. Make sure the text under "Share this file" reads "Anyone with this link can view." If not, click Settings. Paste the link anywhere to share your PDF with others. No one viewing your PDF will need an account or need to download additional software!

Using OneDrive.

Use this cloud service to share your PDF with a link. You'll need a Microsoft account to do this. Here are the steps to make your PDF a link: Go to https://onedrive.com/ and upload your PDF. Hover over an item to see the Share icon and click it. It looks like an arrow pointing out of a box. Click Copy next to "Copy link." If the text doesn't read "Anyone with a link can edit," change it by clicking it. Paste your link anywhere to share it!

Using iCloud.

Upload your PDF and get a link to share it with others. If you're already part of the Apple universe, this might be the easiest option for you! To share a PDF with iCloud, follow these steps: Upload your PDF to iCloud Drive. Select your PDF and click the Share icon. It's in the top right corner of your browser. Select Copy Link. Click Share Options to expand that menu and change "Who can access" to Anyone with the link. Click Share. Click Copy Link. Paste the link anywhere to share your PDF!