How do I turn a PDF into a link?

Upload your PDF to FactorPage and we generate a shareable link automatically, copied to your clipboard. There's nothing to install and no account needed to get your link.

Yes — creating a PDF link is free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Paid plans add your branding, a custom link, and detailed open analytics.

Does the link expire?

No. Your link is permanent and never expires. You can also replace the PDF behind it later without changing the link.

Can I track who opens my link?

Yes. FactorPage shows you how many times your link was opened and your PDF viewed, so you can see what's working.

Can I update the PDF without changing the link?

Yes. The link points to your FactorPage page, not the file — so you can swap the PDF behind it anytime and the same link always opens the latest version.

See exactly when your PDF gets opened — and for how long

Most “document tracking services” are built for enterprise sales teams and priced like it. FactorPage gives you the same answer — when your PDF was opened and for how long — on a link you can share in under a minute.

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Drop your PDF here

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Name your link

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Free to start. Add your email to save your link and track every open in your dashboard.

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How to track a PDF

1 · Upload your PDF

Any proposal, deck or report — Canva, Word or Adobe.

2 · Get a tracked link

Share by link or QR — copied instantly.

3 · See every open

Opens, timing & time-on-page, live.

Track my PDF — free →

What is document tracking?

Document tracking means knowing what happens to a file after you send it — whether it was opened, when, and how long someone spent reading it. Email attachments and Drive links tell you none of that: you send the file off and just hope it landed.

Traditional document tracking services solved this for enterprise sales teams, but they're expensive and built for CRMs and deal rooms. FactorPage brings the same core answer — real PDF analytics — to anyone sharing a proposal, deck, brochure, or resume, on a link that's free to start.

Why it's different

A bare PDF link tells you nothing. FactorPage shows you every open, when and how long — without the enterprise price.

Use cases

What people turn into a link

One clean link that always opens your latest PDF — and on paid, shows you exactly who opened it.

Proposals

Send a proposal as a link, not a 4MB attachment. Swap the PDF if scope changes — the link stays the same.

Resumes

One résumé link in your bio and email signature — always the latest version.

Menus

Share your menu as a link guests open instantly — and update it without resending.

Brochures

Property sheets and one-pagers that open on a phone in one tap.

Portfolios

Send your work as a page, not a download.

Reports

Share a report link and (on paid) see when it was opened.

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FREE TOOLS

Free PDF tools, ready to use

Pick a tool and turn your PDF into exactly what you need — no sign-up to try.

PDF to QR Code

Generate a scannable QR code for any PDF, ready to print and share anywhere.

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PDF Link Generator

Turn a PDF into one clean, permanent link you can share anywhere.

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Document Tracking

See who opens your PDF, what they read, and for how long.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about tracking your PDFs with FactorPage. Can't find your answer? Contact us anytime.

How do I track when someone opens my PDF?

Upload your PDF to FactorPage and share the tracked link we generate. Your dashboard then shows each open — when it happened and how long the viewer stayed — updating live as people view it.

Can I see who opened my PDF?

You'll see every open on your link: how many times it was opened, when, and how long each viewer stayed. That's the activity and engagement on your document, so you know it landed and when to follow up.

Is PDF tracking free?

Yes — you can create a tracked link and see your open analytics for free. Paid plans add your branding, a custom link, and more detailed analytics.

Does the person I send it to need an account?

No. Anyone you share the link with can open your PDF straight away — no login, no app, nothing to install. The tracking runs on your side automatically.

How is this different from services like DocSend?

Document tracking tools like DocSend are built for enterprise sales teams and priced from roughly $15–65 a month. FactorPage gives you the core answer — when your PDF is opened and for how long — on a self-serve link that's free to start.