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How to Send a PDF Copy Without Using Adobe Cloud on iOS
Question details
The user needs to email a PDF file as a standard attachment instead of sharing a link to the Adobe Cloud document.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Attempting to email a PDF after a recent Adobe and iOS update changed the default sharing workflow.
- Observed behavior
- PDFs are automatically saved to the cloud, and the standard share button sends a cloud document link rather than the actual file.
Ensure you have fully downloaded the PDF document to your local iOS device storage before attempting to send it as an attachment.
Use the 'Send a Copy' Option from the Document Menu
You can bypass the cloud sharing default by accessing the specific 'Send a Copy' option tucked away in the upper menu.
Recent updates to Adobe Acrobat on iOS have prioritized cloud storage and link sharing to reduce email sizes and improve collaboration. However, if your recipient requires the actual file, you must use a secondary menu option to extract and send a local copy.
Launch the PDF reader app on your iOS device and open the specific document you want to email.
Look at the upper-right corner of your screen and tap the three-dot menu icon to reveal more document settings.
Scroll through the dropdown list and tap 'Send a Copy'. Do not use the prominent 'Share' button, as this defaults to cloud sharing.
From the iOS share sheet that appears, select your preferred email application (such as Apple Mail or Gmail) to draft a new message with the PDF securely attached.
Send PDFs as Direct Attachments with WPS Office
Avoid the hassle of forced cloud uploads. WPS Office features a powerful, built-in PDF reader that lets you intuitively share your documents as actual files directly to your email client.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS: Launch the WPS Office app and open the PDF document you wish to share.
- 2. Tap the Share Icon: Locate and tap the 'Share' button located on the bottom navigation bar.
- 3. Select 'Share as File': Choose the option to share the document as a file rather than generating a link.
- 4. Choose your Email App: Select your email application from the share menu to send the document as a standard attachment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my PDF send as a link instead of an attachment?
Recent updates to many PDF applications, including Adobe, default to cloud sharing to save local device space and facilitate live collaboration. To send a physical attachment, you must explicitly use options like 'Send a Copy'.
Can I prevent my PDFs from saving to the cloud automatically?
Yes, you can usually change your default storage locations in the app's settings. By setting your default save location to 'On This Device', you ensure files remain local.
Is the 'Send a Copy' feature available on Android as well?
Yes, the 'Send a Copy' option is accessible via the three-dot menu on the latest versions of standard PDF readers across both iOS and Android platforms.
