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How to Create Hyperlinks in PDF on iOS with Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user wants to know how to insert clickable hyperlinks into a PDF document using the Adobe Acrobat application on an iOS device.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Attempting to add or edit hyperlinks within a PDF document while using an iPhone or iPad.
- Observed behavior
- The Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app for iOS lacks the feature to insert hyperlinks; this capability is restricted exclusively to the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat DC.
Keep in mind that adding hyperlinks is an advanced PDF editing feature that Adobe currently restricts to its desktop software. You will need access to a Windows or Mac computer to complete this task using Acrobat.
Use Adobe Acrobat DC on a Desktop Computer
Since the iOS app does not support hyperlink creation, you must transfer your PDF to a computer and use the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to add your links.
The Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app for iOS is highly optimized for viewing, annotating, and filling out forms on the go. However, to perform structural editing tasks such as creating or modifying hyperlinks, you must switch to the comprehensive desktop version.
Upload your PDF document from your iOS device to a cloud storage service like Adobe Document Cloud, iCloud, or Google Drive, then download it onto your PC or Mac.
Launch Adobe Acrobat Pro DC on your desktop computer and open the transferred PDF file.
Click on the 'Edit PDF' tool located in the right-hand pane of the application.
Click on 'Link' in the top toolbar and choose 'Add/Edit Web or Document Link' from the dropdown menu.
Drag a rectangle around the text or image where you want the clickable link to appear, which will prompt the Create Link dialog box.
Select 'Open a web page' (or your desired link action), click 'Next', enter the destination URL, and click 'OK'. Save your document to finalize the changes.
Edit PDFs and Add Links Effortlessly with WPS Office
If you need a straightforward way to edit PDFs and add hyperlinks on your computer, WPS Office offers a comprehensive PDF editor. It allows you to easily insert links, modify text, and manage documents, providing an all-in-one suite that handles Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office on your computer, launch the application, and open your PDF file.
- 2. Navigate to the Edit tab: Click on the 'Edit' tab located in the top ribbon menu to access the PDF editing tools.
- 3. Insert your hyperlink: Click on 'Link', select 'Add/Edit Link', draw a box over the desired text or image, enter your destination URL, and click 'OK'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any iOS apps that allow me to add hyperlinks to a PDF?
Yes, while Adobe Acrobat for iOS does not support this feature, premium third-party PDF editors available on the App Store, such as PDF Expert, do offer hyperlink creation on iPhones and iPads. These typically require a paid subscription.
Why can't I click existing links in my PDF using Adobe Acrobat for iOS?
If existing links are unclickable, the PDF document might have been flattened, or the links were typed as plain text rather than created as interactive elements. You will need to use a desktop PDF editor to convert that text into active hyperlinks.
How do I retain links when converting a Word document to a PDF on iOS?
You can use mobile office apps like WPS Office or Microsoft Word on your iOS device. When you save or export the document directly as a PDF from within these apps, any existing hyperlinks in the Word file are automatically preserved and made clickable in the resulting PDF.
Is Adobe Acrobat Reader completely free on iOS?
The basic version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader app is free and allows for document viewing, basic commenting, and form filling. However, advanced functionalities like editing text, adding hyperlinks, and exporting to other formats require a paid Acrobat Premium subscription.
