How do you add files, such as PDFs, to your Webflow site in order to create links to them on the site?

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September 22, 2023

To add files such as PDFs to your Webflow site and create links to them on the site, you can follow these steps:

Prepare the PDF file: Before uploading the file, make sure it is in a suitable format, such as PDF. If your file is not already in PDF format, you can use programs like Adobe Acrobat or online converters to convert it.
Upload the file: In your Webflow project, open the Designer and go to the Assets panel. Click on the "Upload" button and select the PDF file you want to add. Webflow supports various file types, including PDFs.
Create a link: Once the file is uploaded, navigate to the page where you want to include the link to the PDF file. Select the text or an image you want to turn into a link.
Insert the link: With the text or image selected, click on the "Link" icon in the toolbar. In the link settings, choose "File" from the dropdown menu and search for the uploaded PDF file. Select the file, and the link will be automatically generated.
Optional: Set the link behavior: By default, Webflow will open the PDF file in a new tab or browser window when clicked. If you want to change this behavior, you can edit the link settings. In the "Open" dropdown menu, select your desired option, such as "Same tab" or "Popup".
Style the link: You can customize the appearance of the link by applying styling to the selected text or image using Webflow's styling options. This will ensure the link fits seamlessly with the design of your website.

Following these steps will allow you to add PDF files to your Webflow site and create links to them for visitors to download or view.

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