How to Send a PDF by Email with One Click in Acrobat for Mac
Question details
The user wants to restore the ability to send a PDF via email with a single click in Adobe Acrobat for Mac, bypassing the new Share panel interface.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- Mac
- Scenario
- Trying to email a currently open PDF directly from the Acrobat application.
- Observed behavior
- Clicking the Mail icon opens the Share panel instead of immediately attaching the active PDF to a new email in the default mail client.
Ensure your default email application, such as Apple Mail or Microsoft Outlook, is correctly configured as the default mail reader in your Mac system preferences.
Install a Custom Quick File Send Script
Use a custom-made Adobe script to add a dedicated button that bypasses the Share panel.
Starting from Acrobat 2019, Adobe changed the default email icon to open a Share panel designed for cloud collaboration. To restore the legacy one-click behavior on Mac, you can install a free third-party JavaScript action that adds a 'Quick File Send' button directly to your Acrobat toolbar.
Search for and download a trusted Acrobat custom script for 'Quick File Send', such as the Custom-Made Adobe Scripts for Acrobat 2019.
Copy the downloaded .js file into your Acrobat application's Javascripts folder. On macOS, this is typically found by right-clicking the Acrobat application, selecting 'Show Package Contents', and navigating to Contents > Resources > JavaScripts.
Quit and reopen Adobe Acrobat. The custom script will initialize during startup.
Locate the new 'Quick File Send' button under the Add-on tools or standard toolbar. Click it to instantly attach your active PDF to a blank email in your Mac's default email client.
Use the Mac Print Menu Shortcut
Utilize the built-in macOS print dialog to email the PDF quickly without installing any third-party scripts.
Send PDFs with One Click Using WPS Office
Skip complicated scripts and UI workarounds. WPS Office provides a streamlined built-in PDF reader and editor that lets you email your documents directly with a single click, saving you time and frustration.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office on your Mac and open the PDF document you wish to share.
- 2. Locate the Share button: On the top toolbar, look for the 'Share' or 'Email' icon designed for quick exporting.
- 3. Send via Email: Click the Email option to instantly launch your default mail app with the PDF already attached as a file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Adobe remove the one-click email button in Acrobat 2019?
Adobe updated the Acrobat interface to emphasize cloud-based collaboration. They replaced the direct email button with a unified Share panel that encourages users to send links via Adobe Document Cloud rather than sending physical file attachments.
Can I change the default email application for Adobe Acrobat on Mac?
Yes. You can configure this by going to Acrobat Preferences > Email Accounts. From there, you can add or set your preferred default email client, such as Apple Mail or Microsoft Outlook, ensuring files are sent through the correct app.
Are custom JavaScript files safe to install in Acrobat?
Generally, custom scripts from trusted sources are safe and are only used to automate local UI tasks, like triggering an email. However, you should only download .js files from reputable developers to avoid executing malicious code on your machine.
