Edit a PDF with text, images and annotations

Add text, images, shapes and freehand marks to PDF pages in the browser, then download the annotated document.

  • 1 free task a day, no account needed
  • No watermarks
  • Encrypted in transit
  • Deleted automatically

Edit PDF online, free

Add text, images, shapes and freehand annotations to an existing PDF, then save a PDF with your additions. Use the browser editor for review notes and overlays; it is not a word processor for rewriting the underlying text of a scanned page.

Good for: mark up proofs, add comments to forms, place images on handouts.

  • Annotate visually
  • Add supporting material
  • Download a PDF
  • Annotate visually

    Place marks on the page where readers need to see them.

  • Add supporting material

    Insert text and images without rebuilding the source document.

  • Download a PDF

    Share the annotated file in the same format as the original.

  • Works on any device

    Edit PDF runs in the browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. Nothing to install.

How to edit a PDF with text, images and annotations

  1. 1

    Upload the PDF you want to annotate.

  2. 2

    Add text, images, shapes or freehand marks in the editor.

  3. 3

    Save and download the edited PDF.

Limits and formats

Input
PDF
Output
PDF
Files per run
One file
Max file size
25 MB for guests; free account 50 MB, Premium 500 MB
Kept for
1 hour, then deleted
Account
Not required

Frequently asked questions

Can I change existing text inside a PDF?

The editor adds content on top of pages; it does not rewrite existing text or recover editable text from scanned images.

Can I edit a scanned PDF?

You can add visible annotations to a scan. OCR is a separate tool if you need searchable text.

Will my original file change?

No. Download the edited PDF as a new file; your local source remains untouched.

Can I use this on a tablet?

Yes. The editor runs in a modern browser, though precise placement is easier with a larger screen.

How are my uploaded files handled?

Guests can upload files up to 25 MB each. A free account raises the limit to 50 MB per file, and Premium allows 500 MB per file with larger batches.

Anything missing? Read how files are handled or write to support.

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