Sharing PDF documents during Zoom meetings can greatly enhance your presentations and discussions. This guide will show you two methods: directly uploading to Zoom and using Papermark to create a shareable link for your PDF.
Method 1: Direct Upload to Zoom
While this method is straightforward, it has limitations in terms of file size and doesn't provide engagement tracking.
- Start or Join a Zoom Meeting: Open your Zoom application and enter a meeting.
- Open Chat: Click on the "Chat" button in the meeting controls.
- Send File: Click the file icon in the chat window, then select "Send File."
- Choose PDF: Navigate to and select your PDF file.
- Send: Click "Open" to send the file to meeting participants.
Note: File transfers must be enabled by the meeting host, and there may be size limitations.
Method 2: Using Papermark
This method offers more features, including engagement tracking and easier sharing.
Quick Recap of Steps
- Turn PDF into a Link: Upload your PDF to Papermark and get a shareable link.
- Start or Join a Zoom Meeting: Open your Zoom application and enter a meeting.
- Send PDF Link in Zoom Chat: Share the Papermark link with participants.
- Present Your PDF: Open the link to present the PDF content if needed.
- Analyze PDF Views: Track engagement and views after the meeting.
1. Turn PDF into a Link
- Upload your PDF to Papermark to create a shareable link quickly.
- Once uploaded, copy the generated link for your PDF.
2. Start or Join a Zoom Meeting
- Open your Zoom application and either start a new meeting or join an existing one.
3. Send PDF Link in Zoom Chat
- In the Zoom meeting, click on the "Chat" button to open the chat panel.
- Paste the Papermark link into the chat and send it to all participants or specific individuals.
4. Present Your PDF (Optional)
If you need to present the PDF:
- Click "Share Screen" in Zoom.
- Open the Papermark link in your browser.
- Select the browser window to share with participants.
5. Analyze PDF Views
After the meeting, track engagement with your PDF:
- Log into your Papermark account.
- Navigate to the analytics dashboard for your PDF.
- Review metrics such as number of views, time spent on each page, and more.
Key Takeaways
To send a PDF on Zoom effectively:
- For quick sharing, use Zoom's direct file upload feature
- For better tracking and larger files, use Papermark to turn your PDF into a shareable link
- Send the Papermark link via Zoom chat
- Present the PDF by sharing your screen if needed
- Analyze engagement after the meeting using Papermark's analytics