Add link to PDF
Make text or an area of a PDF clickable: link to a website, an email address or a page.
or drop files here
Runs on your device — your files are not uploaded.
Free: files up to 200 MB, up to 50 files. No daily limit.
To add a link to a PDF, open it in Add link to PDF, drag a box over the text or image and enter a web address or a page number to link to.
How to add a link to a PDF in 3 steps
- 1
Choose a PDF file.
- 2
Drag a box over the text that should be clickable, then enter the address.
- 3
Select Save, then download your PDF.
What can Add link to PDF do?
- Runs in your browser: your file never leaves your device.
- The full editor is one click away: change existing text, add images, shapes, links, notes and signatures.
- Undo and redo every step, and come back to unsaved edits within 2 hours.
- Works on phones with a bottom toolbar and pinch to zoom.
How do I make a link clickable in a PDF?
To make a link clickable in a PDF, drag a box over the text or area and choose where it should go. The link is saved as a standard PDF link, so it works in Adobe Reader, Preview and web browsers.
What can a PDF link point to?
- Web address: any https:// page.
- Page: another page in the same document, for a table of contents or cross-references.
- Email: opens a new message to the address you enter.
For a clickable outline in the reader's side panel, add bookmarks with Edit bookmarks.
This page opens the PDFDaily editor with the right tool already selected, and every other editing tool in Edit PDF is one click away.
Frequently asked questions
How do I insert a hyperlink in a PDF?
Open the PDF, drag a box over the text or picture that should be clickable and enter the web address. Save, and the area becomes a link in any PDF reader.
Can I link to another page in the same PDF?
Yes. Choose Page as the link target and pick the page. This is handy for a clickable table of contents.
Can a PDF link open an email?
Yes. Choose Email and enter the address; clicking the link opens a new message in the reader's mail app.
Why is the web address in my PDF not clickable?
A web address typed as text is not always a link. Draw a link box over it here so PDF readers treat it as clickable.
Is adding links to a PDF free?
Yes. It runs on your device, so there is no daily limit.
Is my PDF uploaded when I add a link?
No. The PDF is opened and saved in your browser.
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Last updated October 23, 2026