What is Adobe Send and How It Works with Outlook
Question details
The user wants to understand the purpose of the Adobe Send service and how it interacts with Microsoft Outlook for sending large files.
- Product
- Adobe Send / Microsoft Outlook
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sending large files via email without hitting attachment size limits.
- Observed behavior
- Users need a way to send large files as links and track delivery using their existing Outlook email accounts.
Ensure you have an active internet connection and access to your Outlook email account. If you plan to use Adobe Send, you will also need an active Adobe Acrobat account.
Using Adobe Send with Microsoft Outlook
Understand how Adobe Send functions as a file-sharing service and how it complements your Outlook email.
Adobe Send is an online service provided by Acrobat.com designed to send files as secure links rather than traditional email attachments. This is particularly useful for bypassing the strict attachment size limits imposed by most email providers, including Outlook.
It does not replace your Outlook account. Instead, it works alongside it. You can use your standard Outlook email address to send files, and recipients will receive an email notification containing a link to download the file.
Log in to your Adobe Acrobat online account and upload the large file you wish to share from your computer or cloud storage.
Use the Adobe Send feature to create a secure, shareable link for your uploaded document.
Copy the generated link and paste it into a new email message in Microsoft Outlook, then send it to your recipient.
Monitor your Adobe account dashboard to see when the recipient clicks the link and downloads the file.
Use WPS Office to Share Large Documents as Links
Instead of relying on third-party add-ins to bypass email attachment limits, you can use WPS Office to save your documents to WPS Cloud and share them instantly as secure links.
- 1. Open your document in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open the large document or PDF you want to share.
- 2. Save to WPS Cloud: Click on 'Save As' and choose 'WPS Cloud' to upload your file securely.
- 3. Click the Share button: Click the 'Share' button located in the top right corner of the WPS interface.
- 4. Create a shareable link: Select 'Create Link', adjust the permission settings (such as view-only or editable), and copy the generated link.
- 5. Paste into your email: Open your Outlook or preferred email client, paste the WPS Cloud link into your message, and send it to your recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Adobe Send replace my Outlook email account?
No, Adobe Send does not replace your Outlook account. It is a supplementary service that allows you to send large files as links using your existing Outlook email address.
How do I avoid email attachment size limits in Outlook?
You can avoid attachment limits by uploading your large files to a cloud service like Adobe Send, OneDrive, or WPS Cloud, and then pasting the generated sharing link into your Outlook email body.
Can I track if someone opened the file I sent via Adobe Send?
Yes, one of the main features of Adobe Send is delivery tracking. You can log into your Acrobat.com account to see if and when the recipient accessed the file link.
Do recipients need an Adobe account to download the file?
No, recipients do not need an Adobe account to download the file. They simply click the secure link provided in your Outlook email to access the document via their web browser.
