### [How to Send a PDF Attachment in a Form Notification Email](https://wpforms.com/how-to-send-a-pdf-attachment-in-a-form-notification-email/) **Published:** November 2, 2018 **Author:** Hamza Shahid **Excerpt:** Would you like to email a PDF to your users whenever they submit your WordPress form? In this post, we'll show you how to create PDF email notifications in WPForms so that you can easily send lead magnets such as ebooks, case studies, infographics, and more to your potential customers. **Content:** As someone who’s spent a fair bit of time navigating WordPress, I know how crucial it is to get your forms working exactly how you need them to. And if you’re looking to send a PDF attachment in a form notification email, you’re in the right place. I’ve found that WPForms makes this process incredibly straightforward. It allows you to easily set up your forms to include those important PDF files like contracts, event tickets, or receipts, directly to users right after they fill out a form. In this guide, I’ll show you how to set it up step by step, so you can manage attachments smoothly and keep everything organized. [Send a PDF in a Form Notification! 🙂](https://wpforms.com/pricing/) ## How to Send a PDF Attachment in a Form Notification Email Whether you need to deliver downloadable guides or invoices, this method will save you time and ensure that your users instantly get the information they need. Let me show you how to set this up for your forms. - [Step 1: Upload Your PDF to WordPress](#aioseo-step-1-create-a-lead-magnet) - [Step 2: Create a New Post in WordPress](#aioseo-step-2-create-a-new-post-in-wordpress) - [Step 3: Create Your Form with WPForms](#aioseo-step-2-create-your-form-with-wpforms) - [Step 4: Set Up Access to Your PDF File](#aioseo-step-3-add-the-pdf-to-your-forms-notification-email) ### Step 1: Upload Your PDF to WordPress The first thing you’ll need to do is prepare your PDF attachment. If you need some inspiration, you can always check out this [roundup of highly effective lead magnet ideas](https://optinmonster.com/9-lead-magnets-to-increase-subscribers/) to help you grow your email list. Although not all of them will be PDFs you can offer, there are plenty of options to choose from. Once you’ve created your PDF lead magnet, upload it to your WordPress website. From your WordPress dashboard, simply go to **Media » Add New Media File**. Then, click on the **Select Files** button and choose your PDF. ![The WordPress media uploader](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/media-add-new.png)Wait a few seconds for the file to upload. When it’s done, click on **Copy URL to clipboard** at the bottom right of the page. This copies the direct link to your file. I always paste this link somewhere safe, like a temporary note, because you’ll need it later when you set up the email notification. ### Step 2: Create a New Post in WordPress From your WordPress dashboard, simply go to **All Posts**. Then, click on the **Add New Post** button on the top-left corner of the page. ![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/add-new-post.png)This will open up a new post in the block editor of WordPress. Give it a name and then use the File block to attach the PDF you uploaded earlier. ![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/add-file-block.png)With the **File block** inserted, click the **Media Library** button, choose the PDF file you uploaded, and hit **Select** to attach it to your post. ![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/select-media-file.png)If you’re using a free eBook like in our example, you should see a preview of the PDF, along with a **Download** call to action (CTA) right beneath it. ### Step 3: Create Your Form with WPForms Now, let’s talk about the form itself. If you don’t have WPForms installed yet, I really suggest it. It’s what I use, and it makes creating forms super simple. For more details, see this step by step guide on [how to install a plugin in WordPress](http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/step-by-step-guide-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-for-beginners/ "Step by step guide on How to Install a WordPress Plugin"). After WPForms is set up, go to **WPForms » Add New** from your WordPress dashboard. ![Add New Form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/wpforms-add-new-form-1024x509.png)Give your form a clear name, then choose a template. For this kind of task, a basic contact form or a simple signup form usually works well. ![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/use-newsletter-signup-form.png)The drag-and-drop builder is very easy to use, so you can add or remove fields as you need. I usually keep the form short to make it easier for people to fill out. ### Step 4: Set Up Access to Your PDF File When people fill out your form, they expect to get their PDF right away. There are a few ways you can give them access using WPForms. I’ve used all of these methods, and they each have their benefits: #### Show the PDF Link in a Confirmation Message One way I like to give people access is by putting a link to the PDF in the message they see right after they submit the form. This is called a confirmation message. To set this up, go to the **Settings** section and pick **Confirmations** from the menu on the left side of the WPForms screen. ![form confirmation](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/repeater-form-confirmation-settings-1024x797.png)From here, it’s really easy to change the confirmation message and add a link to your PDF. Remember that URL you copied earlier when you uploaded your PDF? This is where you’ll use it. Just paste it into the message. ![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/free-ebook-confirmation-message.png)This message will pop up right after someone sends their form, and the link will make it simple for them to get your PDF. #### Send Users Directly to the PDF URL WPForms also lets you send users straight to a new page or file right after they click the **Submit** button. I find this useful if the PDF is on its own page. To do this, go to **Confirmation Type** and choose **Go to URL (Redirect)**. Then, paste the link to your PDF file in the **Confirmation Redirect URL** field. ![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/go-to-url-confirmation.png)With this method, your visitors will go directly to the PDF page as soon as they send their form. #### Send the PDF Link by Email I often find it best to send the PDF link to users through email. This is a good practice because it ensures they have a record of it. To do this, click on **Settings » Notifications**. ![notifications settings](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lead-form-notifications-settings-1024x782.png)Next, click on the button called **Add New Notification** in the top right corner of the screen. ![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/add-new-notification.png)From the list of **Smart Tags** in the **Send to Email Address** field, pick **Email**. This will automatically get the email address of the person who filled out the form. ![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/email-smart-tag.png)Scroll down until you find the **Email Message** field, and then put the link to your PDF here. ![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/email-notification-link.png)To save all your changes up to this point, press the orange **Save** button in the top-right corner of the screen. ![save the form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/save-the-form-1024x487.png)Now, any time someone fills out your [newsletter signup form](https://wpforms.com/newsletter-signup-form/) and subscribes, they will receive a notification email from you that includes the lead magnet you promised them for subscribing. If you find that your [WordPress email](https://wpforms.com/how-to-set-up-wordpress-email-logs/) notifications aren’t delivering the way they’re supposed to, be sure to read up on [how to get WordPress from notifications using the WP Mail SMTP plugin](https://wpforms.com/how-to-fix-wordpress-contact-form-not-sending-email-issue/). ### FAQs — How to Send a PDF Attachment in a Form Notification Email Sending a PDF attachment in a form confirmation or notification email is a popular topic of interest among our readers. Here are answers to some common queries about it: #### Why offer lead magnets? Lead magnets are one of the best ways to build your email list. Lead magnets are used as an [incentive to get people to subscribe](https://wpforms.com/10-research-based-tips-to-improve-contact-form-conversions/), and they are pieces of high-quality content you can deliver once someone successfully signs up. Good lead magnets are valuable enough for people to want to sign up for your email list and continue to receive marketing materials from you in the future. Some of the most common lead magnets include PDFs in the form of: - eBooks - Checklists - Reports - Case Studies - Templates - Resource Lists - Guides - Infographics - And so much more [Email marketing is critical](http://optinmonster.com/beginners-guide-to-email-marketing/) if you want to grow your readership or customer base. It’s the best way to communicate with people who are interested in what you have to offer. Plus, you own your email list and have complete control over it at all times. Not to mention, email marketing is known for [having the highest ROI](https://www.lyfemarketing.com/blog/email-marketing-roi/) when compared to other digital marketing strategies like SEO and advertisements. ![A graph showing the ROI of different digital marketing techniques](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/email-marketing-roi.png)If you want to learn how to create a lead magnet and send it in a marketing email or add it to your form’s confirmation messages, check out this helpful tutorial on [how to create a simple lead magnet optin form in WordPress](https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-simple-lead-magnet-optin-form-in-wordpress/). #### How do I send an attachment in notification? To send an attachment in a notification with WPForms, navigate to the form builder, go to **Settings** and select **Notifications**. There, you can add a file attachment by adding the link to it. #### How do I send a PDF attachment in an email? With WPForms, you can easily send a PDF attachment in an email by adding the link to the PDF to your form. Once a user submits the form, WPForms will automatically attach the PDF to the email notification sent to you or the user. This is ideal for sending documents like tickets, invoices, or guides right after a form submission. ### Next, Print Form Submissions With WPForms And there you have it! You now know how to send a PDF attachment in a form notification email to people when they sign up for your email list. Want to save all your form entries via PDF? Check out this article on [how to print your WordPress form submissions to PDF](https://wpforms.com/how-to-print-your-wordpress-form-submissions-to-pdf/). [Create Your WordPress Form Now](https://wpforms.com/pricing/) Ready to build your form? Get started today with the easiest WordPress form builder plugin. [WPForms Pro](https://wpforms.com/pricing) includes lots of free templates and offers a 14-day money-back guarantee. 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