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FreeEditPDF

Add links to PDFs, free, no upload

Point readers to the right resource without making them retype a URL. Add a clickable link to any part of your PDF in a few seconds.

Draw the link area, paste the web address, and download the updated file. The link is written into the PDF, so it works for anyone who opens it.

How it works

  1. 1

    Open your PDF

    Load the file you want to add a link to.

  2. 2

    Draw the link area

    Drag a rectangle over the text or image that should be clickable.

  3. 3

    Add the URL and download

    Paste the web address, then download the updated PDF with working links.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I add clickable links to a PDF?

Yes. You can draw a link over any part of a page and point it at a web address.

What kinds of links are supported?

Web links (http and https) and email links (mailto) are supported.

Do the links work after I download the file?

Yes. The links are written into the PDF, so they open when you or a reader clicks them.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Adding links happens locally in your browser, so your PDF never leaves your device.

Add links to your PDF

Make your document clickable, privately and for free.

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