How to Convert PDF to URL? (The Easiest Ways)

How to Convert PDF to URL? (The Easiest Ways)

Daniel Hall 16/10/2024
How to Convert PDF to URL? (The Easiest Ways)

Do you want to share a document with a group of people without having to send big files?

Or do you want to put a document on a website without going through the hassle of uploading a large document? That’s where converting a PDF to URL comes in handy! Having a direct link to the PDF can really make sharing easier and more convenient.

To convert a PDF to a URL, you just need to pick the right tool for the job, and that’s why we recommend using UPDF. It's a simple and effective solution for converting PDFs to URLs, using which you can set options to prevent others from printing, downloading, or copying the file. You can also set an expiration time for the URL so the link is only accessible for a specific period.

And guess what? If you want to convert a PDF to a URL by uploading it as HTML, UPDF can totally handle that, too.  

So, give UPDF a try today and enjoy hassle-free PDF management! Moreover, UPDF is an all one PDF editor and has a big discount now. You can check its price and upgrade to pro version to have all its features without limitations.  

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How to Convert PDF to URL via Sharing?

The first method on how to turn a PDF into a URL is via sharing. With this method, you can convert the PDF file into a URL and put it up on UPDF Cloud for the readers to access. And  you can set up limitations for printing, downloading, and copying the file. Moreover, this method also enables you to set an expiration date for the link so that it’s only available for a limited time. 

In this section, we will discuss the steps to convert a PDF to URL via sharing, how to set an expiration date, and how you can adjust settings to prevent people from printing or downloading it.

Step 1: Launch UPDF and click on “Open File,” or drag and drop a PDF to the interface to open it.

Step 2: Once your file has opened, click on the “Share This File with Others” option on the right. 

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Step 3: A pop-up window will appear. Click on the “Share a Link” tab, and turn the toggle on for “Disable Copy/Download/Print” to set limitations for viewers from downloading, printing, or copying the file.

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Step 4: To set expiration time, click on the drop-down menu in front of “Expiration Time” and set the number of days for which you want the link to work. After the selected number of days, the link will expire and stop working. 

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Step 5: Now that you have set the expiration time and limitations, click “Create” to convert the PDF into a URL. 

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Step 6: Once the link is created, click on the copy icon right next to it to copy the link. 

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Note: If you want to have the QR code, you can click on the QR Code icon. This will create a QR Code which you can download and share with others to access the URL.

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Step 7:  Now that you have created a link for your PDF, you can share the link or QR Code with your team or people who can access it.

Step 9: To unshare the file, click on UPDF Cloud from the menu on the left. Now, click on the 3 dots in front of the file you created a link for, and select “Unshare File.”

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And that’s how to turn a PDF into a URL using UPDF!

How to Convert PDF to URL via Converting?

While UPDF offers a direct and user-friendly method for converting PDFs to URLs, you can also do it by converting your PDF to HTML and uploading it to a website. If you have multiple files, you can use the “Batch Convert” feature to convert them. 

Here are the steps on how to go about it: 

Converting One File to HTML

Step 1 Launch UPDF and click on “Open File,” or simply drag and drop the file into the interface.

Step 2 Click on “Export PDF” from the menu on the right, and select “HTML” from the options.

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Step 3: Set the format, language, and page range of your converted HTML document, and click “Export” to save it to your PC. 

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Step 4: Now that you have your PDF saved in HTML format, you can upload it to your website via FTP.

Converting Batch PDFs to HTML

Step 1: Launch UPDF and click on “Batch PDFs” from the menu on the left.

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Step 2: Click on “Convert” from the options on-screen. 

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Step 3: Click on “Add Files” or drag and drop to add multiple files to UPDF for conversion.

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Step 4: Now set the “Output Format” as HTML and click “Apply.” Save the files to the desired folder on your PC. 

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Step 5: Now that you have all the HTML-converted-PDFs on your PC, you can upload them to your website or cloud for easy access.

For more detailed guide, you can watch the below video. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCbVJ_mrKUk

FAQS About PDF to URL

Q1. How to Convert PDF to URL on Mac?

To convert a PDF to URL on Mac:

  • Open UPDF > Open Files or drag and drop your PDF file into UPDF.

  • From the right toolbar, click on “Share This File with Others.”

  • Set the expiration date and print/download restrictions and click “Create.”

  • Now, copy the link and share it with the desired people.

Q2. How to Create a URL for a PDF in Adobe?

To create a URL for a PDF in Adobe:

  • Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat.

  • Go to File > Export To > More Options.

  • Choose HTML as the export format.

  • Upload the exported HTML file to a web server.

Q3. How to Get PDF URLs in Google Drive?

To get a PDF URL in Google Drive:

  • Launch Google Drive and upload your PDF file to it.

  • Right click on the uploaded PDF and select “Copy Link.”

  • You can share this link with others to give them access to the document.

Conclusion 

Whether you want to share a PDF file with others or want to upload it to a website or server, the best solution is to convert it to a URL. In this guide, we have put together 2 ways to convert PDF to URL using UPDF. This involves sharing the PDF with others and converting it to HTML.

Do you want to learn how UPDF can help you make your PDF journey easier? Download it now and get the pro version to avail it full suite of features!

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Daniel Hall

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Daniel Hall is an experienced digital marketer, author and world traveller. He spends a lot of his free time flipping through books and learning about a plethora of topics.

 
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