Edit PDF — Add Text & Shapes
Overlay text, border rectangles or yellow highlights onto any PDF page. Specify coordinates in PDF points, build a list of annotations, then download the edited file.
Drop your PDF here or click to browse
How to Edit a PDF
- Upload your PDF (first page dimensions shown).
- Choose the annotation type, page, X/Y position and properties.
- Click "+ Add Annotation" to queue it. Repeat as needed.
- Click "Apply & Download".
Features
- Three annotation types: text overlay, border rectangle, yellow highlight
- Custom font size and colour for text
- Custom width and height for rectangles and highlights
- Queue multiple annotations before applying
- 100% browser-based — no server upload
Edit PDF online: practical uses
Use edit PDF online when you need a fast, clear, private result without creating an account. This page also supports related needs like free PDF editor, annotate PDF, add text to PDF so you can choose the right workflow.
When it helps
- Best for: Combining, editing, converting, or protecting documents without installing desktop PDF software.
- Helpful details: Check file order, page range, output quality, and browser privacy before downloading the finished PDF.
- Next step: Move to another PDF action when you need compression, splitting, images, signatures, forms, or page cleanup.
For the next step, try Merge PDF Files Online, Split PDF, Compress PDF Online, PDF to JPG Converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the right coordinates?
Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader, enable the coordinate display (View → Show/Hide → Cursor Coordinates), then hover over the target location. Remember PDF coordinates start from the bottom-left — y=0 is the bottom of the page.
Can I edit existing text in the PDF?
No. This tool overlays new content on top of existing pages — it does not modify or replace existing text. True text editing in PDFs requires dedicated editing software.