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How to Share a Scanned Document with Family in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user needs to share a scanned document via a viewable link with family members using Adobe Acrobat.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat / Acrobat.com
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sharing scanned documents with family members for online viewing.
- Observed behavior
- The user wants to generate a public link to send via email or messaging apps so recipients can easily open and view the file.
Ensure your scanned document is saved as a PDF and that you have an active Adobe ID to log in to Acrobat.com.
Share Scanned Document Using Acrobat.com Web Interface
Use the Acrobat online portal to upload your scanned PDF and generate a shareable public link for your family.
By utilizing Adobe's cloud services, you can upload any scanned PDF document and generate a public URL. This method is highly convenient because your family members will not need to install any software to view the document; they can simply open the link in any web browser.
Navigate to Acrobat.com in your web browser and sign in using your Adobe ID and password.
Click on the upload option to browse your computer and upload the scanned PDF document you wish to share.
Select the uploaded file from your document list and choose the 'Share File' option from the right-hand menu.
Select 'Make Public' to allow access to anyone with the link. Then, choose 'Mail Link' to send it directly via email, or copy the link to your clipboard to paste into a messaging app.
Easily Share Scanned PDFs Using WPS Office
WPS Office provides a seamless way to view, edit, and share scanned PDF documents. You can easily generate a shareable link to send to your family members without any complicated setups.
- 1. Open PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office on your computer or mobile device and open your scanned PDF document.
- 2. Click on Share: Navigate to the top right corner of the workspace and click the 'Share' button.
- 3. Create Shareable Link: Select 'Create Link' to generate a public link. You can adjust the link validity period for added security.
- 4. Send to Family: Copy the generated link and paste it into an email, WhatsApp, or any messaging app to share with your family members.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do my family members need an Adobe ID to view the shared document?
No, if you select 'Make Public' when generating the link, anyone who receives the link can view the document directly in their web browser without needing to log in or create an account.
Can I stop sharing the document later?
Yes, you can log back into your Acrobat.com account, navigate to your shared files list, select the document, and choose to 'Unshare' or delete the file entirely to instantly revoke access.
Is it secure to share personal scanned documents via a public link?
A public link means that anyone who somehow obtains the URL can access the file. For sensitive family documents containing personal information, it is safer to share it directly to their specific email addresses requiring a login, rather than using a public link.
