How to Add a Clickable Link in a Canva PDF

Add the link in Canva

• Select the text, shape or image you want to make clickable.
• Click the link icon in the top toolbar (or press Ctrl/Cmd + K).
• Paste the full web address, including https://, and press Enter.

Download the right file type

Choose Share → Download → PDF Standard or PDF Print. Both keep links. Avoid flattening the PDF or downloading as an image, which removes every link.

Why links sometimes stop working

• The link was added to an element that's grouped under another layer.
• The PDF was flattened or printed to PDF afterwards.
• The viewer (some email previews) doesn't support links — open it in a browser to check.

Make links easy to find

Readers won't hover around looking for hidden links. Underline text links, use button shapes for calls to action, and keep a consistent colour for anything clickable.

Share it the smart way with Zip Link

Once your PDF is ready, upload it to zip-link.com to turn it into a page-flipping book with its own link, QR code and embed code. You can see who opened it, how long they read and which pages held their attention — and capture leads before they reach the end.