Hide the download button on your PDF link.
Choose whether a shared PDF shows a download option. It is useful when you want people to read the document in the browser first.
Download option off
The PDF opens in the browser without a SharePDF download button.
The PDF opens in the browser without a SharePDF download button.
Hiding the button helps most viewers stay in the browser. It is not DRM.
A simple workflow from upload to sharing.
Each page is built around one practical job, so the steps stay clear.
Open PDF settings
Choose the PDF where you want to control downloads.
Turn the download option on or off
Show the download option when needed, or hide it for a view-first experience.
Share the PDF link
Viewers open the document page with the setting you chose.
What this helps you do.
The details below keep the feature practical, with no heavy setup or technical wording.
Useful for view-first sharing
Keep the main experience focused on reading the PDF in the browser.
Easy to change later
Show the download button again if the audience should be able to save the file.
Works with other controls
Use download control together with passwords or expiry dates for more careful sharing.
Cleaner than storage folders
Send one document page instead of a folder interface with extra file actions.
Use it for documents people actually need.
These examples make the page useful for real searches and real visitors.
Plan availability
Turn the download option on or off for your PDF links.
Use download control with password, expiry, and email capture.
Apply download control across a larger PDF library.
View-only PDFs reduce casual downloads
Hiding the download button removes the easy path for most viewers, usually the 80 to 90% who use the visible buttons. It is not DRM: someone with technical knowledge, browser tools, or screenshots can still save what they can view.
Questions people ask about this feature.
Short answers for visitors who want to know if this fits their PDF sharing workflow.
Can I hide the PDF download button?
Yes. You can hide the SharePDF download option for a PDF link.
Does hiding the download button stop every save method?
No. It removes the easy SharePDF download path for most viewers, but it is not DRM. A technical viewer can still use screenshots or browser tools to save what they can view.
Can I show the download button again?
Yes. You can change the download setting later from your dashboard.
Is download control available on the Free plan?
Yes. Download control is available on Free, Pro, and Max plans.
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