Attach Files as Annotations in a PDF

Use the Attachment tool to add files to a PDF. Attachments appear as a paperclip icon on the page.

Add a file attachment

1. On the Review tab, click Attach Files
   
2. Click anywhere on the page
3. In the file browser, select the file you want to attach

A paperclip icon appears on the page.

Tip: Add a text box or comment next to the attachment to label it.

Add an attachment without a page annotation

1. Open the Attachments panel in the sidebar
2. Right-click (or Control-click) in the sidebar area
3. Select Add
4. Select the file to attach

View attachments

1. Open the Attachments panel in the sidebar
2. Select the paperclip icon to view attached files

Edit attachment properties

1. Right-click the paperclip icon on the page
2. Select Properties
   
3. Adjust appearance settings as required

Delete an attachment

Do one of the following:

• In the Attachments panel, right-click the file, then select Delete Attachment
• In the Attachments panel, select the Delete icon
  
  
• Right-click the paperclip icon on the page, then select Delete

Last updated: June 2026