How to Insert a PDF into a Google Doc

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Google Docs |

You might be creating a Google Doc and have to insert a PDF in it. It is not a straightforward process but if you want to insert a PDF into a Google Doc you just have to try a few workarounds. You only have to follow a handful of easy steps to do it. And that is why we present to you a guide on how to insert a PDF into a Google Doc. Here's how you can edit PDF in Google Drive.

Insert a Pdf into a Google Doc on Mobile in 10 easy steps

Step-1 Open Drive: The first and foremost step is to open your iPhone or Android device.

  • Then open the menu in your phone and search for the Google Drive icon.
  • Click on the Google Drive icon to open it.
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Step-2 Click on three dots: When you open the Google Drive app, it displays all of your documents.

  • Locate the PDF file that you need to insert in your Google Doc.
  • Click on the three vertical dots that is present in the right side of that PDF file.
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Step-3 Click "Copy link": When you click on the three vertical dots, a drop down menu appears.

  • From the drop-down menu that appears, search for the third option, which is, Copy link.
  • Click on the Copy link option.
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Step-4 Open Google doc App: After you copy the link, exit the Google Drive app.

  • Then visit the menu of your phone again and spot the Google Docs icon.
  • Click on the Google Docs icon to open it.
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Step-5 Open Document: After you open the Google Doc, all your documents are displayed in a page.

  • Spot the document that you want.
  • Then click on the document to open it.
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Step-6 Click on Edit: After you open the document, spot the Edit icon in the lower right corner of the document.

  • Click on the Edit icon.
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Step-7 Click "+": After you click on Edit icon, you will find a '+' sign on the top of the page.

  • Then click on the '+' sign.
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Step-8 Click on "Link": When you click on the '+' sign a menu appears.

  • Spot the Link option which appears on top of the list.
  • Click on the Link option.
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Step-9 Paste link & Enter the text: When you select the Link option, a space appears for you to add the link and text.

  • Paste the link that you had copied from Google Drive.
  • Then finally add the text in the space provided.
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Step-10 Click on tick: Finally click on the Tick sign in the top right corner of the page after adding the Text and pasting the link.

  • Your PDF file link will be added to your Google Doc.
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Insert a PDF into a Google Doc on Desktop in 7 easy steps.

Step-1 Open drive: Firstly, you have to open your desktop and visit your browser.

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Step-2 Right click on file & Click on "Get link": When you click on Search, all the documents show up in the Google Drive.

  • Spot the document that you want.
  • Right click on the document.
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Step-3 Click on "Copy link": When you right click on the document, a drop down menu appears.

  • Find out the fourth option in the drop down list.
  • The fourth option is Get link. Click on it.

Step-4 Open Website: Visit the search engine in your desktop.

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Step-5 Open Document: When you click on Search, a page of Google Docs opens that displays all your documents.

  • Locate the file that you want to add your PDF to.
  • Then double click on that file to open it.
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Step-6 Paste link & Click on "tab": When you double click on the Google Doc, it opens up.

  • Right click on the Google Doc and a drop-down menu appears. Then locate the Paste icon
  • Finally, paste the link of the PDF file in the Google Doc.
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Step-7 Pdf is inserted: Once you paste the link in the Google Doc and your PDF file will be inserted in your Google Doc.

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While editing a Google Doc, there might come a time when you need to add a PDF file to your Google Doc. Inserting a PDF file to a Google Doc is fairly simple and anybody can do it if they follow the simple steps that are described above.

FAQs

How can I convert a PDF into Google Doc without losing the formatting?

When you try to insert a PDF you might end up losing the formatting of your Google Doc. Fortunately there is a workaround that you can try out.

  • Open Google Drive and upload a PDF file to your Drive.
  • Then the document gets uploaded. Right click on the file and choose Open with from the drop down menu that appears.
  • Then click on Google Docs and finally Google Docs opens and your PDF file starts to convert to Google Doc.

Can I edit a PDF in Google Drive without losing formatting?

It is tricky if you want edit a PDF in Google Drive. Nevertheless, if you want to do it then a easy solution would be to convert the PDF to a Google Docs format. In a Google Docs format, you can easily make changes or edit the text, images and more.

How can I open a PDF file in Google Docs?

If you want to open a PDF in Google Docs you should try and follow he simple steps, mentioned below:

  • Firstly, you have to open Google Drive and then login to your Google Account. Then you have to click on the Upload button.
  • Once you click on Upload, you can begin to browse the files in your storage.
  • Click the file you want and it will be uploaded.
  • Then right click on it and finally click on Open with and select Google Docs.

Can you transfer a PDF to Google Sheets?

When you open a PDF file as a Google Doc using the Open With option, copy the table to clipboard using the shortcut keys (Ctrl+C). Then open a fresh new Google Sheets file and paste a cell in a cell that you want using the shortcut keys Ctrl+V.

You can also easily send a PDF in WhatsApp.

Why am I unable to open PDF in Google Docs?

If you are facing issues while opening files in Google Drive, then there could be any of the following reasons behind it:

  • The owner did not give you access to view the file
  • You might be logged in through a different Google Account.
  • You do not have the correct application installed in your device.

This article will come in handy to you in case you are unsure about how to insert a PDF into a Google Doc. You just have to follow the steps mentioned above to accomplish the task.

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