Guide

How to share a PDF as a link

Emailing a PDF sends a file people have to download and dig out of their inbox. A link is better: it opens in the browser, works on any device, and you can update it later. Here is the fast way to get one.

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A PDF attachment is easy to lose and awkward on a phone. Sending a link instead means the reader clicks once and the document opens inline, with no download and no app.

boomurl turns a PDF into a real URL in about 20 seconds. Drag the file onto the page, pick a name, and confirm a one-time 6-digit code sent to your email. Your PDF is live over HTTPS at your-name.boomurl.me with no account and no software.

Share a PDF in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Open boomurl.com

    Go to boomurl.com. Nothing to install, no account to create.

  2. 2

    Drag your PDF onto the page

    Drop the .pdf file into the upload area (or click to choose it). A lone PDF becomes a real page on its own, served so it opens in the browser instead of downloading.

  3. 3

    Pick a name

    Choose a short name for the link: your-name.boomurl.me. Names are first-come, so grab the one you want.

  4. 4

    Verify your email and share

    Enter your email, type the 6-digit code, and the PDF is live over HTTPS in about 20 seconds. Copy the link and send it anywhere.

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This is a boomurl page — edit it, then publish

Publish on boomurl — free →opens the drag-and-drop publisher · live in ~20 seconds

Good to know

  • The PDF opens inline in the browser's built-in viewer, so readers can scroll it and download it themselves if they want.
  • Sending several documents? Drag a whole folder and each file gets its own address under your site.
  • Want a branded link like docs.yourcompany.com? Connect a custom domain and boomurl sets up DNS and automatic HTTPS.
  • Each site can be up to 50 MB and 500 files. Removing the small boomurl banner is $2.00/month per site.
  • Building automation? An agent can publish a PDF through boomurl's HTTP API or MCP server in one call.

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn a PDF into a shareable link?
Drag the .pdf onto boomurl.com, pick a name, and verify the 6-digit email code. You get an HTTPS link like your-name.boomurl.me that opens the PDF in the browser.
Will the PDF open in the browser or download?
It opens inline in the browser's PDF viewer, so the reader sees it immediately. They can still download it from the viewer if they want to.
Is it free?
Yes. Publishing and hosting are free, supported by a small banner on free sites. No account and no credit card. Removing the banner is optional at $2.00/month per site.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. Connect an apex or subdomain and boomurl configures DNS and automatic HTTPS, so your PDF can live at a branded URL.