How do I add a link to a specific part of my PDF document?

Go to 'Edit' > 'Link' in the menu. Draw a box where you want the link to be. Set the link action to go to a specific page view or named destination within your PDF. This makes it easy for readers to jump to important sections.

What is the difference between a link and an attachment in a PDF?

Feature Purpose Content. Link Navigates to another location (webpage, another part of PDF). A clickable area, not a file itself. Attachment Embeds another file directly within the PDF. A complete file (e.g., Word document, image) stored inside the PDF.

What kind of files can I attach to a PDF document?

You can attach almost any type of file. Common attachments include Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, images (JPG, PNG), and other PDFs. These files are stored inside the main PDF.

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When to use it

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A lawyer needs to include related legal documents within a main case file PDF.
A student wants to add research notes or source files to their project report PDF.
An engineer shares a design PDF and includes CAD drawings as attachments.

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I spend at least [N=2] hours a month assembling past transaction packs for customers because I can’t always tell which scan is the final certified version. Show the naming and metadata signals I should standardize, and propose one practical template and folder rule that reduces retrieval time and prevents sending draft files to customers.

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How to do it

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Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.
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Open the left-hand navigation pane and select the Attachments panel (paperclip icon).
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Click on any attachment in the list to activate the panel.
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Press Ctrl+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac) to select all attachments.
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Right-click on the selected attachments and choose Save All Attachments.
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Choose a destination folder on your computer and click Save.

In the appWith the API

You can quickly access all file attachments in a PDF using the Attachments panel, making it easy to save them all at once.

This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.

Glossary

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LinkA clickable area that takes you to another place or file.ExampleClicking the link on the webpage opened a new tab with the product's specifications.

AttachmentA file that is added inside a PDF, so it travels with the PDF.ExampleThe email included an attachment of the full contract, which opened as a PDF.

SanitizeTo remove sensitive or private information from a document before sharing it.ExampleRemember to sanitize the document by redacting personal details before sharing it publicly.

Who does this

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FAQ

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Go to 'Edit' > 'Link' in the menu.
Draw a box where you want the link to be.
Set the link action to go to a specific page view or named destination within your PDF.
This makes it easy for readers to jump to important sections.

Feature	Purpose	Content
Link	Navigates to another location (webpage, another part of PDF).	A clickable area, not a file itself.
Attachment	Embeds another file directly within the PDF.	A complete file (e.g., Word document, image) stored inside the PDF.

You should sanitize attachments because they become part of your PDF. If an attached file contains private or sensitive information, anyone who receives your PDF will be able to see it. Sanitizing removes this data to protect privacy and security, ensuring you only share what you intend to.

Yes, attaching a large video file will significantly increase your PDF's file size because the video becomes embedded within the PDF itself. This can make the PDF too large for email limits. For large files, it's often better to link to an external storage service (like cloud storage) rather than attaching the file directly to keep your PDF manageable for sharing.

You can attach almost any type of file.
Common attachments include Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, images (JPG, PNG), and other PDFs.
These files are stored inside the main PDF.