PDFs are among the most commonly used document formats today, whether they’re meant solely for presenting text, or even including other handy aspects such as hyperlinks and images. And while many of us are quite used to sharing our PDF files through emails and other online platforms, did you know that you could also send a PDF from your phone, just as you would any other message? This could be a particularly useful feature when you don’t have access to the internet, emails, or other related applications.
So, if you wish to start sharing your PDF files via text messages, here’s how you could do so on your Android device:
Attaching PDFs to text messages
To effortlessly send a PDF through a text when using your Android device, simply follow the steps below:
- Load the Messages application (usually an envelope icon) on your Android smartphone or tablet.
- Here, open one of the existing conversations, or tap to start a new message and select your desired recipient.
- Press the Menu icon (usually three dots) and select the Insert/Attach option.
- Now, you will be able to find and select the PDF file which you wish to send.
- After the PDF has been selected and attached, you could also type in a message to go along with it, if you wish.
- Once the message has been composed, simply press the Send icon to finally share your text.
Note: When you attach a PDF file to a text message in Android, it automatically becomes an MMS (multimedia message) instead of the classic SMS. This means that your message will have a size limit that might vary depending on your mobile carrier, and you might not be able to send PDFs that are too large in size. If that is the case, more traditional options such as emails might be better alternatives.
And that’s it! With just a couple of quick and simple steps, you can easily send any PDF file from your Android phone or tablet via text message.
