How to add hyperlinks to PDF

Introduction

One of the most valuable aspects of the PDF format is its ability to integrate interactive elements, such as links or hyperlinks. Hyperlinks in a PDF can redirect readers to external web pages (links), e-mail addresses, or even to different pages within the same document.

Editing PDF

The more information that can be included in a document, the better. Ultimately, the purpose of any text in PDF format is to inform the reader, so the use of hyperlinks can be a very useful tool.

This functionality enriches the user experience, facilitating navigation and providing immediate access to additional resources. This is where PDFBeast comes in, a very powerful, online and easy-to-use PDF editing tool that allows users to perform a wide variety of editing tasks, including the insertion of hyperlinks in PDF, without the need for advanced technical knowledge.

How to add a link to a PDF

When working with .word or similar documents, which allow text editing, inserting a link is very easy, however, it is not so easy when working with PDF , or at least that is what many people think.

PDFBeast is a text editing tool that will allow you to add a link to a PDF, as well as many other things. Here are the steps you need to follow to insert a link in a PDF using PDBeast:

Insert links in your PDF document

1. The first step, of course, is to access the PDFBeast platform. Just type the name of the tool in your browser to find it.
2. Then, enter the"Edit PDF" tool (also available here) and proceed to upload the PDF to which you want to add the link to the platform.
3. The next step is to select the"Add link" tool among all the options offered by PDFBeast within the document editor.
4. Select the area where you want to add the link: it can be text, an image or any other element.
5. After making the selection you will see a menu pop up to specify how you want to add the link to the PDF: it can be a hyperlink to an external page; a link to a page in the PDF document itself; or a link to write an email to an address.
6. When you have finished inserting the links into the PDF, download the final document to your device by clicking on"Download".

Tips and best practices for adding hyperlinks to PDFs

Although you have already seen that adding a link to a PDF using PDFBeast is very simple, it would be interesting that you also follow the best practices below to get the best possible result when inserting links in a PDF.

Descriptive links

Use descriptive text for links.

Instead of "click here", choose a more developed text such as "visit our website for more information", so that people who open the PDF know that there is a link there.

Style consistency

Along the lines of the previous point, make sure that links are easily recognizable by using a consistent style, such as underlining or a different color.

Remember that you can always underline and highlight text in PDF.

Strategic use of links

In long or complex PDF documents, internal links can significantly improve internal navigation.

Consider creating a table of contents with links to each main section, allowing users to jump directly to the part of the document that interests them.

Mobile optimization

With the heavy use of mobile devices to access documents, it is important that links are easily clickable on touch screens.

Make sure hyperlinks are sized appropriately and have enough space around them to avoid clicking errors.

Avoid link overload

It is important not to overload the document with too many hyperlinks, as this can be distracting and overwhelm the reader.

Use links strategically and make sure that each link provides real value to the content.