Gmail + ShareDoc
Track PDFs You Share via Gmail in 3 Steps
Gmail can't tell you if someone opened your PDF attachment. ShareDoc fixes that — upload your PDF, share the link via Gmail, and see exactly who reads it.
Start tracking freeGmail doesn't tell you who read your PDF
When you attach a PDF to a Gmail message, you're sending it blind. Did they download it? Open it? Read past page one? You'll never know. Gmail's read receipts only confirm email opens — not attachment engagement.
This hurts when you're sharing proposals, contracts, or important documents. You're left wondering if that silent recipient is still reviewing your proposal or if they never opened it at all. Following up feels pushy when you don't know their status.
How to add tracking
Upload your PDF to ShareDoc
30 seconds, no account needed
Share the tracked link via Gmail
Paste the link instead of attaching the file
See who opens it and what they read
Real-time notifications, page-by-page analytics
5 things you'll know that Gmail can't tell you
Exact open times: Know the moment they click your link, not just when they read the email
Page-by-page views: See if they stopped at the pricing page or read your entire proposal
Time spent reading: Distinguish between a quick glance and serious review
Multiple opens: Track when they return to reference your document again
Real-time alerts: Get notified instantly when high-value prospects engage
3 reasons Gmail users choose ShareDoc
1. Zero integration hassle
No Gmail plugins to install, no account connections. Just upload your PDF and share the link like any other URL. Your recipients don't need ShareDoc either — they just click and read.
2. Better than attachment limits
Gmail caps attachments at 25MB. ShareDoc handles PDFs up to 50MB free, 100MB on Pro. Plus, links load faster than attachments and work better on mobile.
3. Professional presentation
Your PDFs open in a clean, branded viewer instead of whatever PDF reader they have. Add your logo, capture leads with optional forms, and control the experience.