A free PDF to link converter — upload once, get a permanent PDF link and URL, and see exactly who read which page, for how long.
Three steps with the free PDF link generator. No software to install, and your readers never need an account.
Drop the file into the uploader above or click to browse. Files up to 25 MB are free.
In about two seconds you get a short, shareable URL like yourfile.linkship.org. Add a custom slug if you want a branded link.
Paste the PDF link into email, chat, a website, or a QR code. Readers open it in any browser — no download, no sign-up.
Median 2.1 seconds from drop to copyable URL. No processing queue, no "we'll email it when ready".
See exactly how long each recipient spent on page 3 of your proposal. Exportable to CSV on Solo+.
Lock a file with a password, auto-expire after a date, or cap total views. Revoke on demand.
Every link ships with a high-res QR code. Brand it with your color, drop your logo in the middle.
Upload a new version. The PDF link stays; recipients always see the latest. No "PLEASE USE THIS ONE" emails.
Generate from your CI, your CRM, your script. Webhook fires when someone opens.
| Feature | PDF to Link | Email attachment | Google Drive | WeTransfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipient needs account | No | No | Sometimes | No |
| View analytics | ✓ Per-page | — | Limited | — |
| Password protection | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom URL slug | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Swap file, keep URL | ✓ | — | — | — |
| QR code included | ✓ | — | — | — |
| File size cap (free) | 25 MB | ~10 MB | 15 GB shared | 2 GB |
| Link lifetime (free) | Forever | Forever | Forever | 7 days |
Real-world ways teams swap attachments for URLs.
Send a clean URL to the deck or one-pager. See which clients actually opened it, and which page they bounced from.
Brochures, floor plans, and disclosures behind a single link. Update mid-listing — buyers always get the latest pack.
Course handouts, syllabi, and reading packs. Students can't lose the file. You see who actually opened week 3.
Replace 'resume_v3_FINAL.pdf' with one URL. Swap the file when it changes; the link on your CV stays the same.
Long-form drops without bloating inboxes. See open rates per recipient, not just per send.
Run-of-show, schedules, sponsor decks. Print the QR on signage; attendees pull whatever they need on their phone.
We'd rather tell you now than waste your time.
We serve PDFs, we don't rewrite them. Need to annotate? Use a PDF editor first, then upload.
If you need e-signatures, go to Docusign or HelloSign. We're a read-and-track tool, not a contract tool.
Pro plans go to 500 MB and Pro Max is 2 GB. Under 25 MB covers most business PDFs — upgrade for larger files.
Recipients need a browser. No offline download without the link creator enabling it on a per-link basis.
Everything you need to know about PDF to Link & URL
Sign in for free, upload a PDF, and copy your shareable PDF link.