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Create clickable internal links and external website URLs in any PDF. Visual editor — no Adobe Acrobat, no sign-up.

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Two types of clickable links:
Internal Links (Jump Links)

Navigate within the same PDF

Click "See Section 3"Jumps to page 8
External Links (URLs)

Open websites in browser

Click "Buy Now"Opens product page

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Visual Hyperlink Editor

Draw clickable areas on your PDF, set internal or external destinations

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Interactive Workspace
Step 1 & 2
Draw source → Draw target
No code required
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Link Types
Internal (goto)
External (url)
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Color Options
Auto-assigned per link
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Auto-Save
Saves as you draw
No manual save needed
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Link Controls
• Edit source box
• Change target
• Delete links

Two Powerful Link Types

Visual interface - no code needed

Internal Navigation
From:
Table of Contents → Chapter 3
To:
Chapter 3 (Page 15)
✓ Same document navigation
External Link
From:
Learn More
Opens:
yoursite.com/products
✓ Links to websites
Visual Drawing Interface
Just click & drag to draw bounding boxes over text. No coordinates, no code, no complexity!

How to Add Hyperlinks to PDF (4 Steps)

1

Upload PDF

Drag and drop any PDF file

2

Draw Clickable Area

Click and drag to create a bounding box

3

Set Destination

Link to a page or paste a URL

4

Download

Export your interactive PDF

Popular Use Cases

Legal Documents

Link "See Exhibit A" to the actual exhibit. Cross-reference sections and schedules.

Product Catalogs

Link product images to your website. Readers click to purchase or learn more.

Research Papers

Make citations [1] clickable. Readers click to jump to reference #1 in bibliography.

Training Manuals

Add clickable table of contents. Link chapters, exercises, and solutions.

Marketing PDFs

Add "Sign Up", "Learn More", and "Buy Now" buttons linking to your website.

Business Reports

Link executive summary to detailed sections. Connect charts to data tables.

Why Pay $239/year for Adobe?

PDFCourt

Free
  • Internal + external links
  • Visual drag-and-drop editor
  • Live preview mode
  • No installation
  • Auto-save & undo/redo

Adobe Acrobat Pro

$239/year
  • Internal + external links
  • Property dialog interface
  • Must save & reopen to test
  • 500MB desktop install
  • Full PDF editing suite

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10
Free Links Per PDF
0
Sign-up Required
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PDF jump links

Can you add hyperlinks to a PDF for free?

Yes! PDFCourt lets you add both internal jump links and external website URLs to any PDF for free. No Adobe Acrobat subscription needed. Upload your PDF, draw clickable areas, set destinations, and download.

Can you click on links in a PDF?

Yes — if the PDF contains properly embedded hyperlinks. PDFs support two types of clickable links: internal "GoTo" links that jump to another page within the document, and external "URI" links that open websites in your browser. PDFCourt creates both types using the standard PDF specification, so they work in all PDF readers.

How do I add a website link to a PDF?

Upload your PDF to PDFCourt. Draw a bounding box over the text or button you want to make clickable. Choose "External Link" and paste your URL (e.g., https://yoursite.com). Download the PDF — readers click the area and their browser opens the URL.

How do I add internal navigation links to a PDF?

Upload your PDF. Draw a box over the clickable area (e.g., "See Chapter 3"). Scroll to the destination page and draw a target box. The two are now linked — clicking the source jumps to the target. Perfect for table of contents, cross-references, and section navigation.

Do I need Adobe Acrobat to add hyperlinks to PDF?

No. Adobe Acrobat Pro costs $239/year. PDFCourt provides the same hyperlink creation capability for free — internal links and external URLs. It runs in your browser with no installation required.

Do PDF hyperlinks work on mobile devices?

Yes! PDF hyperlinks follow the ISO 32000 standard and work universally — Adobe Reader, Chrome, Apple Preview, Firefox, Edge, iOS, Android, and all other PDF readers.

How many links can I add to one PDF?

Free users can add up to 10 links per PDF — enough for most documents. Sign up for a free account to unlock unlimited links with a 2-month Pro trial. No credit card required.

Is it really free? What are the limits?

Yes — 10 links per PDF completely free, no sign-up required. Need more? Create a free account to get unlimited links for 2 months. After that, continue free (10 links) or upgrade to Pro for $7.99/month.

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