Question 1

What is SharePDF?

Accepted Answer

SharePDF is a fast, private PDF hosting service. Upload a PDF, get a clean shareable link, and track how many times it's been viewed. No ads, no tracking cookies, no clutter.

Question 2

What file types can I upload?

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SharePDF accepts PDF files. Free accounts can upload files up to 10 MB, while Pro and Max plans support larger files up to 50 MB and 100 MB respectively.

Question 3

Do I need an account to view shared PDFs?

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No. Anyone with a share link can view the PDF directly in their browser — no account or sign-up required.

Question 4

How do I share a PDF?

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Upload your PDF from the dashboard. You'll instantly get a shareable link like sharepdf.app/s/my-document.pdf. Copy it and send it to anyone.

Question 5

Can I customize my share URLs?

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Yes! You can set a custom URL slug for each PDF. For example, instead of a random ID, you can use sharepdf.app/s/my-proposal.pdf.

Question 6

How do I track views on my PDFs?

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Every PDF automatically tracks view counts. Visit your dashboard to see real-time analytics for all your documents.

Question 7

Can I delete a shared PDF?

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Yes. You can delete any PDF from your dashboard at any time. Once deleted, the share link will no longer work.

Question 8

Can viewers download my PDFs?

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You can control whether downloads are enabled for each PDF. Toggle the download option on or off from your dashboard.

Question 9

How secure are my documents?

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Your files are stored securely on Cloudflare R2. We never sell your data, show ads, or use tracking cookies.

Question 10

Who can see my uploaded PDFs?

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Only people with your share link can view your PDFs. Links use unguessable IDs and are secure by design. PDFs are not indexed by search engines.

Question 11

Does SharePDF track who views my documents?

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We track view counts for your analytics, but we don't track or identify individual viewers. No cookies are set on viewers, and no personal data is collected from them.

Question 12

Is SharePDF free to use?

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Yes! SharePDF has a generous free tier that includes 5 active PDFs with up to 10 MB each, view analytics, custom URLs, and secure storage. No credit card required.

Question 13

What are the paid plans?

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Pro ($5/month) gives you 50 active PDFs and 50 MB file size. Max ($12/month) gives you unlimited PDFs and 100 MB file size. Both include all features.

Question 14

Can I cancel anytime?

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Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. No penalties, no questions asked. Your plan stays active until the end of the current billing period.

Question 15

Do you offer refunds?

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Yes, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans. If you're not satisfied, contact us within 7 days for a full refund.

Question 16

Are there any hidden fees?

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No. The price you see is the price you pay. No setup fees, no overage charges, no surprises.

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