Question 1

What is SharePDF?

Accepted Answer

SharePDF turns a PDF into a clean link. Upload a PDF, copy the link, and see simple view activity from your dashboard.

Question 2

What file types can I upload?

Accepted Answer

You can upload PDF files. The free plan supports files up to 10 MB. Pro supports up to 50 MB, and Max supports up to 100 MB.

Question 3

Do viewers need an account?

Accepted Answer

No. Anyone with your PDF link can open the document in their browser without creating a SharePDF account.

Question 4

Is there a free plan?

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Yes. You can start free with 5 active PDFs, PDF links, QR codes, basic view activity, custom URLs, and download control.

Question 5

How do I share a PDF?

Accepted Answer

Upload your PDF, copy the sharepdf.app link, and send it anywhere: email, chat, social media, your website, or a QR code.

Question 6

Can I customize my PDF link?

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Yes. You can use a custom URL slug for each PDF, such as sharepdf.app/s/my-proposal.pdf.

Question 7

Can I track PDF views?

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Yes. Each PDF has analytics for views, countries, and referrer sources, so you can see how people found and opened the PDF.

Question 8

Can I make a QR code for a PDF?

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Yes. Every shared PDF includes a QR code you can download and use online or in printed materials.

Question 9

Can viewers download my PDF?

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That is up to you. You can turn downloads on or off for each PDF from your dashboard.

Question 10

Can I delete a PDF link?

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Yes. You can delete a PDF from your dashboard. After it is deleted, the public link will stop working.

Question 11

Who can see my uploaded PDFs?

Accepted Answer

You control visibility. Public PDFs may be discoverable, unlisted PDFs are available to people with the link, and private PDFs are only visible to you.

Question 12

Can I password-protect a PDF?

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Yes. Pro and Max plans let you add a password so viewers must enter it before opening the PDF.

Question 13

Can a PDF link expire?

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Yes. Pro and Max plans let you set an expiry date so a PDF link stops working after the date you choose.

Question 14

Does SharePDF show ads on my PDFs?

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No. PDF pages are kept clean, so viewers see your document instead of ads.

Question 15

Does SharePDF identify individual viewers?

Accepted Answer

SharePDF records view analytics like views, countries, and referrers. It does not show viewer names unless you enable email capture and the viewer submits their email.

Question 16

How much does SharePDF cost?

Accepted Answer

SharePDF has a free plan. Pro starts at $5/month, and Max starts at $12/month. Yearly plans include 2 months free.

Question 17

What do paid plans add?

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Paid plans add more PDFs, larger file sizes, password-protected PDFs, expiring links, email capture, and custom domains.

Question 18

Can I cancel anytime?

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Yes. You can cancel anytime. Your paid plan stays active until the end of the current billing period.

Question 19

Do you offer refunds?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Paid plans include a 7-day money-back guarantee.

Question 20

Can I switch plans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or switch billing intervals from your subscription page.

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