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Topic summary

A user seeks a free alternative to their current paid form builder app for distributing PDF files. They want visitors to download informational PDFs by simply providing their name and email address, without requiring a purchase.

Suggested Solutions:

  • Shopify’s native tools: Use the built-in contact form to collect name/email, then either:

    • Send the PDF link via Shopify Email (free up to 10,000 emails/month)
    • Redirect users to a thank-you page containing the PDF download link

  • Third-party app: Common Ninja’s PDF viewer app, which offers a free plan for this use case

Summarized with AI on October 27. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hello,

I do not sell digital file, but here and there I create a PDF file with information that anybody can download without having to purchase or do this and that, just put their name and email address.

Is there a free app to do that? I’m currently paying for form builder app but its getting expensive.

Thank you

candra

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Hi @candra72 ,

Use Shopify’s Native Contact Form + Email App (Free)

  • Create a Shopify contact page with a basic form (name and email).

  • Use Shopify Email (free up to 10,000 emails/month) to send a welcome email with the PDF link.

  • Alternatively, redirect to a thank-you page with the PDF link after form submission.

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Hey there @candra72 I hear that Common Ninja’s PDF viewer is a great app for this purpose and it has a free plan too.