--- title: "How to Send PDF on Zoom (EASY METHOD)" lang: en canonical_url: https://www.papermark.com/blog/how-to-send-pdf-on-zoom last_updated: 2026-05-18 published: 2025-10-03 category: [document-sharing] author: "Marc Seitz" summary: "Learn how to efficiently send PDF files during Zoom meetings using both direct upload and Papermark. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for both methods, with a focus on creating a shareable link for better tracking and engagement." --- # How to Send PDF on Zoom (EASY METHOD) 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. 1. **Start or Join a Zoom Meeting**: Open your Zoom application and enter a meeting. 2. **Open Chat**: Click on the "Chat" button in the meeting controls. 3. **Send File**: Click the file icon in the chat window, then select "Send File." 4. **Choose PDF**: Navigate to and select your PDF file. 5. **Send**: Click "Open" to send the file to meeting participants. ![Directly upload to Zoom](https://img.papermarkassets.com/upload/file_53PeeXHiNA2PWdJcEt4BJX-Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-7.21.01-PM.png) 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 1. **Turn PDF into a Link**: Upload your PDF to Papermark and get a shareable link. 2. **Start or Join a Zoom Meeting**: Open your Zoom application and enter a meeting. 3. **Send PDF Link in Zoom Chat**: Share the Papermark link with participants. 4. **Present Your PDF**: Open the link to present the PDF content if needed. 5. **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. ![Upload to Papermark](https://assets.papermark.io/upload/file_EhYT7ByQGyu1jvwARpL53-upload-document.png) - Once uploaded, copy the generated link for your PDF. ![Copy Papermark Link](https://assets.papermark.io/upload/file_XM4fMBSbG9nxrJGLVSGiV8-copy-link.png) ### 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. ![Send PDF link into Zoom](https://img.papermarkassets.com/upload/file_YSB3qAfMRP55tAGC5ZeJhW-Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-7.21.41-PM.png) ## 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. ![Papermark Analytics](https://assets.papermark.io/upload/file_5TJkCN6dpNi1whx6rpT6T4-document-analytics-Papermark-v2.png) ## Key Takeaways To send a PDF on Zoom effectively: 1. For quick sharing, use Zoom's direct file upload feature 2. For better tracking and larger files, use Papermark to turn your PDF into a shareable link 3. Send the Papermark link via Zoom chat 4. Present the PDF by sharing your screen if needed 5. Analyze engagement after the meeting using Papermark's analytics ## FAQ ### How do you share a PDF presentation on Zoom? To share a PDF presentation on Zoom:\n1. Upload your PDF to Papermark.\n2. Copy the shareable link.\n3. Join or start your Zoom meeting.\n4. Click the 'Chat' button in the meeting controls.\n5. Paste the Papermark link into the chat and send.\n6. To present, click 'Share Screen' and open the PDF link in your browser. ### How do I allow sending files in Zoom? To allow file sending in Zoom:\n1. Go to Zoom Settings.\n2. Click on 'In Meeting (Basic)'.\n3. Find and enable 'File Transfer'.\n4. In a meeting, click 'Chat'.\n5. Click the file icon to send files.\nNote: Using Papermark links is often more efficient for PDFs, especially larger ones. ### How do I attach documents to a Zoom meeting invite? To attach documents to a Zoom meeting invite using Papermark:\n1. Upload your document to Papermark.\n2. Copy the generated link.\n3. Open your Zoom meeting invitation.\n4. Paste the Papermark link into the meeting description or agenda.\n5. Save the meeting invite.\nThis method saves space and provides easier access for participants. ### How do I share an image on Zoom? To share an image on Zoom:\n1. Join or start your Zoom meeting.\n2. Click 'Share Screen' in the meeting controls.\n3. Choose 'Photos' if the image is in your photo library.\n4. Alternatively, select 'Screen' to share your entire screen.\n5. Navigate to and open the image on your computer.\nFor multiple images, consider creating a PDF with Papermark for easier sharing and tracking. ### Can I send PDF via Zoom? Yes, you can send a PDF via Zoom in two ways:\n\nMethod 1: Direct Upload\n1. In a Zoom meeting, click 'Chat'.\n2. Click the file icon and select 'Send File'.\n3. Choose your PDF and click 'Open'.\n\nMethod 2: Using Papermark (Recommended)\n1. Upload your PDF to Papermark.\n2. Copy the generated link.\n3. In Zoom chat, paste and send the Papermark link.\n\nThe Papermark method allows for better tracking and handling of larger files. ### How do I track PDF views after sharing on Zoom? To track PDF views using Papermark:\n1. Log into your Papermark account.\n2. Navigate to your dashboard.\n3. Find the shared PDF in your list of documents.\n4. Click on the document to view its analytics.\n5. Review metrics such as number of views, time spent on each page, and more. ### How can I present a PDF during a Zoom call? To present a PDF during a Zoom call using Papermark:\n1. Ensure you've uploaded the PDF to Papermark and have the link.\n2. In your Zoom meeting, click 'Share Screen'.\n3. Select the option to share a specific window.\n4. Open your web browser and navigate to the Papermark PDF link.\n5. Select the browser window in Zoom to share.\n6. Use Papermark's interface to navigate through the PDF. ### Is there a file size limit when sending PDFs on Zoom? Yes, Zoom has file size limits for direct uploads:\n1. Free accounts: 512MB file size limit.\n2. Paid accounts: Up to 2GB file size limit.\n\nTo avoid these limitations:\n1. Upload your PDF to Papermark (supports larger files).\n2. Share the Papermark link in Zoom chat instead of the file itself. ### How do I enable participants to download the PDF I share? To enable PDF downloads using Papermark:\n1. Log into your Papermark account.\n2. Upload your PDF or select an existing one.\n3. In the document settings, look for download permissions.\n4. Enable the option to allow downloads.\n5. Save the settings and share the link in your Zoom meeting.\nParticipants can then download the PDF from the Papermark link. ### Can I annotate a PDF while sharing it on Zoom? Yes, you can annotate a PDF while sharing on Zoom:\n1. Share your screen with the PDF open (preferably via Papermark link).\n2. Click 'Annotate' in Zoom's screen sharing controls.\n3. Use Zoom's annotation tools to mark up the PDF.\n4. Alternatively, use Papermark's built-in annotation features if available.\n5. To save annotations, use Zoom's save feature or take screenshots. --- _Markdown version of [this article](https://www.papermark.com/blog/how-to-send-pdf-on-zoom) for AI agents and LLMs._ _More Papermark content: [llms.txt](https://www.papermark.com/llms.txt) ยท [full index](https://www.papermark.com/llms-full.txt)._