Edit PDF
Make quick edits to a PDF without installing anything. Add text boxes in a color and size you choose, draw rectangles and lines to highlight or mark up content, sketch freehand notes, or drop in an image — all placed directly on the page you're viewing. This is a lightweight editor for annotating and marking up existing PDFs, not a full desktop-grade layout tool, and everything is baked into a real, editable-looking PDF using pdf-lib when you export.
- Free — no sign-up
- Private — runs in your browser
- Instant results
How to use the Edit PDF
- 1Upload your PDF. Select the file you want to mark up.
- 2Pick a tool and edit. Add text, rectangles, lines, freehand strokes, or an image on any page.
- 3Apply and download. Save your edits into a new PDF and download it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit the PDF's existing text?
No — this adds new text, shapes, and images on top of the page rather than editing the PDF's original text content, which most PDFs don't store in an easily re-editable form.
Can I undo an edit?
Yes. Use "Undo last" to remove the most recent edit on the current page, or "Clear page" to remove everything you've added to that page.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. All rendering and editing happens in your browser, and the final PDF is generated locally before you download it.
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