How to upload files in Weebly

Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to upload files to your Weebly site.

There are several ways to upload a file to your site. In summary, we'll go over:

How to link to a PDF file (text)
How to link an image to a PDF file
How to create a download button for your files
How to embed a PDF file in Weebly
Frequently asked questions such as what file types you can upload and how to delete your files in the future.

This tutorial focuses on how to upload and embed a PDF file but you can use any other file as well, such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint slide, Ebooks, Images, etc.

By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to successfully upload any file to your Weebly site which your visitor can view, share and download.

Let's get into it.

How to link to a PDF file in Weebly

First, Login to your Weebly account. Make sure you select the correct website and click Edit Site.

In the main editor, highlight the text that you want to link a PDF to and click on the link icon (🔗) .

Select File to upload a PDF file. You can also upload other file formats such as Excel, Powerpoint, or any ebook formats.

Note: This method allows you to upload your files to Weebly's database. If you've uploaded your PDF file somewhere else (e.g. Google Drive, or Dropbox) then select Website URL and add your Google Drive link instead.

Upload a new file from your computer.

Upload a new file or select an existing file to link to

You can optionally set the PDF file to open in a new window when a user clicks on the link.

Optionally select to open your file in a new window

Publish your website to live the changes.

That's it. You've created a link to a PDF file on your Weebly site.

How to link an image to a PDF

You can also link an image to a PDF file.

First, drag an Image element from the toolbar to the main editor.

Drag an image element to the main editor

Click on the Image element to upload an image from your computer.

Once uploaded, click on the image again and select Link ➞ File ➞ Upload New (or select an existing file).

Select a file to upload for the image — Select a file to upload

Publish your site to live the changes and you've now created an image link for your PDF file.

How to create a download button

If you're creating a landing page with a call to action to download a file then this feature will come in handy.

First, drag a Button element from the toolbar to the main editor.

Drag a button element to the main editor

Rename the button appropriately.

Once updated, click on the Download Button and select Link ➞ File ➞ Upload New (or select an existing file).

Publish your site to live the changes and you've now created a download button for your PDF file.

How to embed a PDF file in Weebly

If you'd like to embed a PDF file for viewing purposes then just follow the steps below.

First, drag a Scribd Document element from the toolbar to the main editor.

Drag the Scribd Document to the main editor

Once added, click on the Scribd Document and select Upload File.

Select a PDF file from your computer and Scribd should start processing your document immediately.

Once finished, you should see the embedded PDF file on your page.

Publish your site and you've now successfully embedded a PDF file on your Weebly site!

Your visitors can now view and share your PDF to various social platforms such as Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I upload a file to Weebly site?

Yes, you can upload PDF, images, songs, ebooks, resume, presentation slides and more as long as it's created in supported file format.

What files can I upload on Weebly?

You can upload all types of files which include PDF, Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Image files (JPG, PNG, ), CSV, ebook (epub, mobi), plain text file, and more.

Where are the uploaded files stored?

All files that you've uploaded are saved on Weebly's private server. Unfortunately there isn't a way for a site admin to access or manage uploaded files at the moment.

Can I delete uploaded files?

Yes you can. Although, the only way to delete your files is by submitting a ticket to the Weebly customer support team, after which they will manually delete your files from their server.

David Nge

David is the founder of MakingThatWebsite.com and started making websites for businesses back in 2014. He's a keen learner and wants to share his journey and knowledge with other business owners and freelancers. He launched MakingThatWebsite.com in 2021 to make website building more approachable and scalable for businesses.

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