Attachment Tool

The Attachment tool allows you to attach a file to a PDF. An icon is placed on the PDF that a user can click to open or save the attachment.

The Attachment tool creates a separate attachment. To embed an attachment in a markup, see Capture.

ClosedAttaching a File to a PDF
  1. Open the PDF.
  2. Go to Markup > Attachment. An Open dialog box appears.
  3. Browse to and select the desired file, then click Open.
    • Attachments are made individually, so only one file can be selected.
  4. Click on the PDF to place the Attachment icon.
    • Attachment icons can be moved after they have been placed. Click and drag the icon to move it.
ClosedOpening or Saving an Attachment

To open an attachment, double-click the Attachment icon or select it then click Extract on the Properties tab. A dialog box appears prompting you to either open or save the attachment.

ClosedAttaching a Note to an Attachment

To attach a note to an attachment, right-click it and select Open Pop-up Note. Notes attached to attachments are functionally similar to the Note Tool.

ClosedChanging an Attachment Icon's Appearance

The appearance of an Attachment icon is configurable, including the color and opacity of the icon as well as the icon graphic.

To change the appearance of an Attachment icon, select it and click the Properties tab.Go to View > Tabs > Properties or press ALT+P to show the Properties tab if it is hidden.

ClosedAppearance Properties

Color: Sets the color of the icon.

Opacity: Sets the opacity of the icon, from 0 (invisible) to 100 (opaque).

Icon: Sets the icon graphic.

Extract: Opens the Open File Attachment dialog box, from which you can open or save the attachment.

Related topics

Capture — Embedded Markup Images