Collect emails before a PDF opens.
Use PDF lead capture when a guide, brochure, or resource should ask for an email before the document opens.
Get the guide
A short email form appears before the selected PDF opens.
A short email form appears before the selected PDF opens.
A simple workflow from upload to sharing.
Each page is built around one practical job, so the steps stay clear.
Choose a useful PDF
Pick a guide, checklist, brochure, or resource people want to open.
Turn on email capture
Ask viewers for their email before the PDF is shown.
Review or export leads
See submitted emails in your dashboard and export them when needed.
What this helps you do.
The details below keep the feature practical, with no heavy setup or technical wording.
Good for lead magnets
Use a useful PDF to collect emails from people who are already interested.
Keep the form short
Asking only for an email keeps the step simple for viewers.
See which PDF collected the lead
Leads stay connected to the PDF that collected them.
Use only when it helps
Some public documents should stay open. Gate the PDFs where follow-up is worth the extra step.
Use it for documents people actually need.
These examples make the page useful for real searches and real visitors.
Plan availability
Create PDF links without email capture.
Collect emails before selected PDFs open.
Collect leads across more PDFs and larger campaigns.
Questions people ask about this feature.
Short answers for visitors who want to know if this fits their PDF sharing workflow.
What is PDF lead capture?
It means asking a viewer for an email before opening a PDF.
Can I export the emails?
Yes. SharePDF includes a leads area where paid users can review and export captured emails.
Should every PDF ask for an email?
No. Use email capture for useful resources where follow-up makes sense.
Is email capture on the Free plan?
No. Email capture requires a Pro or Max plan.
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