Can track pdf views sent by mail

Yes, it is possible to track PDF views sent by email. Here are a few ways to do it:

  1. PDF tracking software: There are several PDF tracking software available that can help you track views of PDFs sent by email. Some popular options include:
    • Adobe Acrobat: Adobe Acrobat offers a feature called "Track PDF" that allows you to track views of PDFs sent by email.
    • PDF-XChange Viewer: PDF-XChange Viewer offers a feature called "Track PDF" that allows you to track views of PDFs sent by email.
    • SmallPDF: SmallPDF offers a feature called "PDF Tracker" that allows you to track views of PDFs sent by email.
  2. Email marketing software: If you use email marketing software like Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or Campaign Monitor, you can use their built-in tracking features to track views of PDFs sent by email.
  3. Custom solution: You can also create a custom solution using programming languages like JavaScript or Python to track views of PDFs sent by email. For example, you can use JavaScript to embed a tracking pixel in the PDF that sends a request to your server when the PDF is viewed.
  4. PDF annotation tools: Some PDF annotation tools like PDF-XChange Editor or SmallPDF Editor allow you to add a tracking link to the PDF that sends a request to your server when the PDF is viewed.

Here's an example of how you can use JavaScript to track views of a PDF sent by email:

  1. Create a PDF with a JavaScript code that sends a request to your server when the PDF is viewed.
  2. Send the PDF by email to the recipient.
  3. When the recipient views the PDF, the JavaScript code sends a request to your server.
  4. Your server can then track the view and store the data in a database.

Here's an example of JavaScript code that you can use to track views of a PDF:

function trackView() {
  var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest();
  xhr.open('GET', 'https://your-server.com/track-view', true);
  xhr.send();
}

// Add the tracking code to the PDF
var pdf = new PDF();
pdf.addJavaScriptCode('trackView()');

Note that this is just a basic example, and you may need to modify the code to fit your specific use case. Additionally, you should ensure that you comply with any applicable laws and regulations when tracking views of PDFs sent by email.