Google Docs Link to PDF (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this article, we will show you how to insert a link to a PDF in Google Docs. Simply follow the steps below!

How to Link a PDF in Google Docs

Below, we explain how to link to a PDF in Google Docs:

1. Upload Your PDF to Google Drive

Ensure your PDF is uploaded to Google Drive. Go to Google Drive (drive.google.com). Click on “+ New” in the top left corner.

Select “File upload” and choose the PDF file from your computer.

This should appear at the bottom right of your screen. Wait for the file to upload completely.

2. Get the Shareable Link of Your PDF

Once your PDF is in Google Drive, you need to create a shareable link. Right-click on the PDF file in your Google Drive. Select “Share” then click “Share” again in the context menu.

In the window that appears, adjust the sharing settings under General Access from “Restricted” to “Anyone with the link” if it is not already set, to ensure others can view the PDF.

Click “Copy link”, then close the window.

3. Insert the Link in Your Google Docs Document

Open the Google Docs document where you want to insert the link to the PDF. With your link copied, you can now embed it into the Google Docs document.

Highlight the text in your document where you want the link to be inserted.

Right-click the highlighted text, then select “Insert link”.

Paste the copied link into the field that pops up. Click “Apply”.

Alternatively, you can also simply paste the link directly into the document, then press Tab for a cleaner look.

Here’s what the linked PDF should look like:

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to link a PDF in Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to remove the space between lines in Google Docs and how to copy and paste a PDF into Google Docs.