Open a PDF and select Share in the upper-right corner.
Last updated on
Aug 16, 2025
Learn how to quickly share PDF files with others using email in Acrobat on desktop.
To easily share a PDF by email, generate a secure link and Acrobat will add it to an email draft. Use @mention in comments to start review mode and notify others. Before sharing, make sure the PDF has the correct settings for review.
Select Share link via email from the Share dialog box.
Select your preferred email account from the dropdown, either your default email application or a webmail option.
Note
If multiple email apps are installed, you must set your preferred one in system settings and then restart Acrobat to apply the change.
To send the PDF as a link, turn the toggle on for Send as link.
Note
For collaborative review, ensure the People can comment on this file toggle is turned on.
Select Next to open an email draft with the PDF link.
Enter the recipient’s email address, add a message, and select Send.
