How to Create a URL Link for a PDF Document

URL or hyperlink is more useful for web users and programmers to get access to different pages of files or to different documents. As its name suggests, URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is used to locate the resources from various points and bring you the useful information. There are various methodologies to create a link to a PDF. To create a link for PDF file, you can either use online PDF editors or software or built-in applications. In this session, let's take a look at steps and technologies to know how to create a URL link to PDF file with PDFelement ProPDFelement Pro.

Part 1. The Best Way to Create a Link to a PDF

One way to edit the PDF files is the use of Software. There is various PDF editor software now available in the market. But, if you are confused to find the best one, we would suggest you PDFelement Pro that is strongly recommended by its users and customers. It helps you to create a link to a PDF easily without any problems. Additionally, it allows you to edit the added links and supports both Mac and Windows. Although, many features are updated in order to make changes in the PDF file, still creating a link to PDF and editing its pages is the biggest challenge.

How to Create a URL Link for a PDF Document using PDFelement Pro

Step 1. Launch the Program

First of all, you will have to download the PDFelement Pro software from the website and start the program just by one click.

Step 2. Import the PDF File

Now, import the PDF file which you want to create the link. Choose "Open file" option else drag and drop the selected PDF file from the local folder directly.

Step 3. Create a link to a PDF

Start creating links in the desired PDF pages, by clicking on "Link" option from the "Edit" menu. Then choose the "Open a file" option from the drop-down list and you can choose the PDF file from the local folder. Once you are done with creating links to a PDF file, complete the action by clicking on "Add" Button.

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Why Choose PDFelement Pro to Create a Link to a PDF

It is very easy to change the font size of a PDF file when you use PDFelement ProPDFelement Pro sets as an example for other PDF editor tools in getting good reviews from its users. It's a combination of all types of editing tools that are required for a PDF. You can even link your PDF file with a Web page and make it easily accessible and affordable. Along with these, you can create and fill a PDF form and organize them. Its application extends from IT industry, Business solution, and Medical fields to Education covering all forms of circles in development. It helps you with simplified workflow and lively environment. You can convert an existing PDF into other application forms including Word, spreadsheet, URL, and HTML. PDFelement Pro keeps your data under control and a secured one free from hackers.

Key Features of PDFelement Pro

• PDFelement Pro's editing tools help in adding and deleting of images in PDF.
• It allows you to create a hyperlink for PDF pages, to bookmark and to remove watermark from them.
• For its immense encryption and authentication abilities, it is highly preferred by leads and business people. They consider it a trustworthy one.
• You can easily create PDF from the scanned copies of documents.
• Known for its amazing navigation interface with pretty and understandable menu options.

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Part 2. How to Create PDF Link online

#1. PDFescape

PDFescape is one of the free online PDF editor apps available in the two basic versions. One is you can download it from your desktop and online version. Here we will go with the online version to create PDF link online. It allows you to add new texts and images in the PDF. Electronic signatures and certificate signing is the advanced feature that is available exclusively in PDFescape.

Pros:

• Acts as online PDF editor and reader for free.
• Allows you to zoom and rotate the PDF pages.
• You can add drop downs, text boxes, formatting options, radio, and list.
• The ultimate desktop features include 256 encryption and password protection options.
• PDFescape supports webmaster tools like ASP.NET integration and publishing PDF forms.

Cons:

• No limitations or disadvantages still found.

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#2. Sejda

Sejda consists of a range of PDF editor tools that allows you to create PDF link online and edit images, texts, links in the PDF file. It is a simplified and easy to access PDF editing tool.

Pros:

• You can edit the PDF files, forms and save it in drive or drop box for further use.
• "Whiteout option" allows you to create the URL in PDF without any complications.

Cons:

• OCR feature isn't available in Sedja.
• Has limited functionality.

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#3. PDFsam Basic

PDFsam Basic is a simple PDF editor tool that allows you to create PDF links online for free, you can also use this tool to split, merge and rotate PDF pages. It has both trial and premium version.

Pros:

• Available with handy options for PDF editions.
• Allows you to create a link to PDF, edit texts, cut-and-shut operation.

Cons:

• Some of its features are only time-limited.

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Part 3. How to Create a Link to a PDF in Adobe

Adobe was the first company to lay the foundation for PDF and it is the powerful platform to create PDF files. Although Adobe is one of the oldest methods to create PDF's, it's still the most used platform. Some of the versions include adobe acrobat and adobe designer software. Additionally, it has improved its features further like editing images and texts, creating a link to PDF, converting PDF to other forms. If you have to know how to create a link to a PDF, take a look at below implementation. You can download Adobe PDF link helper for any queries.

Steps to Create PDF Link in Adobe

Step 1. To create a link in PDF using Adobe, you have to open the desired PDF file the attachments section.

Step 2. After confirming the PDF file to be edited, click on "Open" option and proceed to step 3.

Step 3. Tools>edit PDF>Link> Add or edit-select this action to create the link in PDF.

Step 4. Once, you have created the link in desired pages of PDF file, Adobe allows you to edit those created links by giving it color, font and zoom options. If you wish to remove the link, then it is also possible.

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Part 4. Comparison of 3 Ways to Create a Link to a PDF

In this session, there is a comparison between three types of PDF editors discussed in the before sessions. The first chart is for the comparison of PDFelement Pro, online PDF editors and adobe in terms of features to create the link in PDF. As you can, the chart, the feature of PDFelement Pro is on top when compared to that Adobe and the other free online PDF editors.

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