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Update Hyperlinks - Link Manager for Make

PDF4me Update Hyperlinks module delivers automated hyperlink modification in PDF documents within Make scenarios with search and replace capabilities for URLs and link text. This essential link management service updates broken links, modifies redirected URLs, changes link destinations, and corrects link text—enabling document maintenance, URL updates, link correction, and automated link management workflows across cloud storage platforms and business applications.

Authenticating Your API Request​

To access the PDF4me Web API through Make, every request must include proper authentication credentials. Authentication ensures secure communication and validates your identity as an authorized user, enabling seamless integration between your Make scenarios and PDF4me's powerful hyperlink update services.

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Key Features​

  • Dual Search Modes: Search by URL destination or visible link text
  • URL Replacement: Update link destinations to new URLs
  • Text Update: Change displayed link text while keeping URL
  • Pattern Matching: Use expressions for flexible link matching
  • Batch Updates: Update multiple links in single operation

Parameters​

Complete list of parameters for the Update Hyperlinks module. Configure these parameters to control link modification.

Important: Parameters marked with an asterisk (***) are required and must be provided for the module to function correctly.

ParameterTypeDescriptionExample
File Name***StringSource PDF Filename
• Specify filename with .pdf extension
• Map from previous module output
• PDF containing hyperlinks to update
• Supports dynamic naming		brochure.pdf
Document***BufferPDF File Content
• Map PDF file buffer from previous module
• Source from Dropbox, Google Drive, HTTP
• Binary PDF with hyperlinks
• Document requiring link updates		[PDF Buffer]
HyperlinksArrayLink Update Mappings
• Search On - Target URL or Text for search
• URL Current Value - Current URL to replace
• URL New Value - New URL destination
• Search Value - Text or URL to find
• Is Expression - Enable pattern matching		See module config

Output​

The PDF4me Update Hyperlinks module returns comprehensive output data for seamless Make scenario integration:

Table View

Response data in a structured table format:

ParameterTypeDescription
Document NameStringOutput PDF filename with updated hyperlinks
Document DataBufferPDF with modified links in Buffer format

Scenario Examples​

The PDF4me Update Hyperlinks module in Make provides comprehensive scenario templates for hyperlink update automation:

Automated Broken Link Correction Scenario

Transform your document maintenance with automated link updates:

Complete Scenario Steps:

  1. Trigger: Scheduled monthly broken link check
  2. Get Published PDFs: Download all public-facing PDFs
  3. Iterator: Process each PDF individually
  4. Check Links: Validate all hyperlink destinations
  5. Update Broken Links: Replace with correct URLs
  6. Update Redirected URLs: Replace with final destinations
  7. Upload Corrected: Save updated PDFs to storage
  8. Notify Webmaster: Alert of link corrections made

Business Benefits:

  • Updates 50+ PDFs monthly with link corrections
  • Maintains functional links in all documents
  • Prevents broken link user frustration
  • Improves document professionalism and usability

Industry Use Cases & Applications​

  • Broken Link Fixes: Update broken hyperlinks in PDFs
  • URL Migration: Change URLs after website restructuring
  • Domain Changes: Update links after domain migration
  • Redirect Updates: Replace redirected URLs with finals

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