---
title: "Managing PDF Documents in Skykit Beam"
slug: "managing-pdf-documents-in-beam"
description: "Learn how to manage PDF documents in Skykit Beam."
tags: ["Skykit Beam", "PDFs"]
updated: 2026-11-03T18:22:31Z
published: 2026-11-03T18:22:31Z
canonical: "support.skykit.com/managing-pdf-documents-in-beam"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.skykit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing PDF Documents in Skykit Beam

## Managing PDF Documents

**Need some help with the Content Item Manager? Learn more:** [**Content Item Manager Tour**](/v1/docs/content-item-manager-tour).

1. From the **Content** menu, select the PDF document you want to manage. The **PDF** content manager window opens ![PDF document preview showing a sample Beam digital signage page with publishing controls and three-page navigation.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/PDF%20Content%20Item%20Manager(1).png)
2. Beam automatically adds the title of your uploaded PDF document in the **Name** field. If you'd like to change it, enter a new title in the field. ![PDF management interface highlights the document name, Skykit Content Management, with metadata and published status.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/PDF%20Window_Title(1).png)
3. Use the PDF page preview or the navigation arrows to select the page you want to manage. ![PDF document preview shows a sample promotional page and highlighted navigation timeline labeled 10 seconds, page one of three.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/PDF%20Window.png)
4. Select the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the window to open the page's **Settings** drawer. ![PDF presentation viewer displays a sample document while settings panel highlights duration and fade transition controls.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/PDF%20Settings%20Drawer(1).png)
5. In the **Duration** field of the **Settings** drawer, enter how long you want the PDF page to be displayed. The field defaults to 10 seconds.
6. Next, from the **Transition** drop-down list, select how you would like the PDF page to transition to the next slide. When you select a transition, you'll see a preview of the effect in the **PDF** window.
7. Select the ←**Back** button to save your changes and close the **Settings** drawer.
8. To edit the settings for the remaining PDF pages, repeat steps 3 through 7.
9. Select **Publish** to make your PDF document available to publish directly to your displays or to insert into a playlist or program. ![PDF document preview with publishing controls, unpublished changes, and selected first page thumbnail.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/PDF%20Window%20Publish(1).png)

## **Re-Uploading PDF Documents**

If you need to edit a PDF file but want to retain the settings you've already configured for it in Beam, you can re-upload the edited file from within the **PDF** content manager window.

1. Update your PDF document and save it to your local folder or shared drive.
2. In the **PDF** content manager window, select the appropriate upload button: **Re-upload from Local Storage**, **Re-upload from OneDrive**, or **Re-upload from Google Drive**. ![Interface shows re-upload options for local storage, OneDrive, and Google Drive, with published status.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/managing-pdf-documents-in-skykit-beam-image-0kgspdcm.png)

If you re-upload from a shared drive, the document will simply upload into Beam after you select it. If you select **Re-upload from Local Storage**, a window opens with options to drag and drop your file into the window or browse to select it. After you choose the file, it appears in the **File Re-upload** window; you just need to select **Upload** to upload the file into Beam.

If the document is currently playing on any displays, the changes will appear automatically.

## Next Steps

Now that you've successfully uploaded and managed your PDF document, it's time to publish your content directly to your Displays or insert them into a Playlist or Collection.

**Publish directly to a Display:** [Publishing Content to a Display](/v1/docs/publishing-content-to-a-display)

**Insert into a Playlist:** [Playlists Overview](/v1/docs/what-is-a-playlist)

**Insert into a Collection:** [Collections Overview](/v1/docs/how-to-set-up-collections-layouts)