How to Upload PDF Files to the Web

PDF forms are commonly uploaded to company websites.

Major corporations publish important documents, such as annual reports and legal website terms, in the form of PDF (Portable Document Format) files. This is due in part to the ease of use and high security of PDF files. PDF files can be opened on most computers and, similarly to HTML, cannot be easily modified. When posting a file online, you can protect your document's format and content by converting it into a PDF file prior to uploading it to the Web for recipients to download.

Instructions

1. Navigate your Web browser to a free online media storage website, such as MediaFire or FilesAnywhere (see Resources).

2. Click the "Upload" or "Browse" button on the home page of the media storage website. As a convenience to one-time users, the main page of each website allows for file uploads.

3. Locate your PDF file in the Open dialog box. Click on it and begin your file upload. Once the file upload is complete, you will receive a link to the file online. You can insert this link on a website or send it to your mailing list via email.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are uploading a file that exceeds the file storage limit for free accounts (typically 1GB), you will be required to upgrade to a paid account.

• Online media storage websites sometimes purge documents after several months. Check the time limit on your free file storage to ensure that your links work long enough for recipients to download the needed information.

References

• Smashing Apps: The 5 Best Free File Hosting Services to Store Your Files

Resources

• MediaFire: Upload to MediaFire
• FilesAnywhere: Access and Share Your Files Anywhere, Anytime