Most PDF editing apps or programs, such as Adobe Acrobat or Drawboard PDF, have the ability to add a hyperlink to PDF files. In almost all cases, the process for adding a hyperlink is the same and requires you to select your target text or image within the PDF file, then select the appropriate Edit > Link > Add menu options. You can also add a hyperlink to a PDF file by creating a new project with a link in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint and saving the file as a PDF instead of its default file format.

While placing a hyperlink in PDF files can be an effective way to link to online content and direct the reader elsewhere, you can also link back to PDF files from a website or blog. Linking to a PDF file from a web page can be useful when you need to link to a reference in a file or when you want to assist a reader in downloading a PDF file for offline usage. The simplest way to link to a PDF file on a web page is to upload it to your website’s host, then create a hyperlink to it as you would any image or music file making sure to use the .PDF file extension. If you enjoy coding websites from hand, you would use the usual hyperlink code as seen below.

Here’s how to link to a PDF file using WordPress:

Change the Anchor Text of a Hyperlink in PDF

Once created, the hyperlink text—called anchor text—will be set to the text you entered in the Title field during the upload process. To change this, do the following.