How to Add a Document to a LinkedIn Post

Documents are LinkedIn’s highest-performing attachment type. A PDF uploaded as a document renders as a carousel, a swipeable, slide-by-side LinkedIn post format that keeps readers on your post longer than almost any other content type.

Here’s how to attach one:

1. Go to your LinkedIn homepage and click the share box where it says “Start a post.”

2. Click the plus icon next to "Celebrate an occasion" at the bottom of the post composer to expand the attachment options.

3. Click the document icon (second to last in the expanded menu). Your file browser will open.

4. Select your file. A preview of the document will appear below your post text, showing how it’ll render in the feed.

5. Add a document title. This is required before LinkedIn will let you proceed. It doesn’t need to match the file name; use the actual title of the document as readers will see it.

6. Click Done, then either publish immediately or use the clock icon to schedule the post.

💡 Pro Tip: Use PDF format for documents. LinkedIn renders PDFs most reliably as swipeable carousels. Word documents and PowerPoint files are accepted but may not render as cleanly across all devices.

❌ Can I attach multiple documents to one post? No. LinkedIn only allows one document per post. If your content spans multiple files, combine them into a single PDF before uploading. If the topics are genuinely separate, split them into separate posts. One focused post with one strong attachment almost always outperforms an overloaded one.