The Zip Link blog

Practical guides for creating, protecting and sharing PDFs.

PDF tips

Can You Embed a Video in a PDF? What Works and What to Do

Which PDF readers actually play embedded video, and the reliable alternatives when they don't.

Canva

How to Add a Clickable Link in a Canva PDF

Add links to text, buttons and images in Canva and make sure they still work after you download.

PDF tips

How to Convert HTML to PDF: Save a Web Page as a PDF

Save any web page as a clean PDF on desktop or phone, plus tips to remove clutter.

Guides

How to Create an Ebook: Plan, Write, Format, Publish

A practical four-stage process for turning your expertise into a finished, shareable ebook.

PDF tips

How to Embed Fonts in a PDF: Word, Acrobat and Canva

Stop your fonts being swapped on other devices by embedding them correctly when you export.

Print

How to Fold a Zine: The 8-Page One-Sheet Method

Make an 8-page mini zine from a single sheet of paper with one cut and a few folds.

Canva

How to Make a Brochure in Canva: Create, Edit and Share

Design a tri-fold or multi-page brochure in Canva and share it online or in print.

Guides

How to Make a Brochure in Google Docs, Step by Step

Build a simple, printable brochure in Google Docs using columns, images and tables.

Security

How to Password-Protect a PDF (3 Ways)

Lock a PDF with a password on Mac, on Windows, or by sharing it through a protected link.

Social media

How to Post a PDF on Facebook: Group File or Link

Facebook only lets you upload PDFs in groups — here's how, and how to share one anywhere else.

Social media

What Does Digital Creator Mean on Facebook?

What the Digital Creator label is, who it's for, and how to set it on your profile or Page.

Guides

What Is a Catalog? Meaning, Types and Examples

What a catalog is, the main types businesses use, and how to make one people will browse.