PDF Editor
Add text, draw, highlight, and insert images on any PDF — live, free, private, no sign-up.
How to use PDF Editor
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Upload your PDF
Drop or browse to select any PDF. All pages are loaded instantly in a full-resolution viewer.
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Choose a tool and annotate
Pick Text, Draw, Highlight, or Insert Image from the toolbar. Click anywhere on the page to place, then style it.
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Navigate and Save
Navigate between all pages. When done, click 'Save PDF' to download your annotated PDF file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit existing text in a PDF using this tool?
You can add new text boxes, annotations, and highlights on top of the PDF. True native text editing requires commercial tools like Adobe Acrobat since PDF text is baked into the file format.
How do I add text to a PDF for free?
Upload your PDF, click the Text tool, then click anywhere on the page to place a text box. Type your content, style it, and click Save PDF to download the annotated file.
Can I highlight text in a PDF online?
Yes, use the Highlight tool to drag over text areas and apply a colored highlight that will be embedded in the downloaded PDF.
Can I draw or sketch on a PDF?
Yes, the Draw tool lets you freehand sketch directly on any page using your mouse or touchscreen.
Can I add images or stamps to my PDF?
Yes, you can upload an image (logo, signature, stamp) and place it anywhere on any page.
Is the PDF editor completely free?
Yes, all annotation and editing features are completely free with no sign-up required.
Will annotations be permanent in the downloaded PDF?
Yes, all text boxes, highlights, and drawings are rendered directly into the PDF pages before download.
Does this tool work on mobile devices?
Yes, the PDF editor works on modern mobile browsers including Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone.
Can I use this to fill out a PDF form?
Yes, you can place text boxes over form fields to fill them in and download the completed document.
Is there a size limit for the PDF I can edit?
There is no strict file size limit. Performance depends on your device, but most PDFs up to 100MB work smoothly.
Can I undo changes I made to the PDF?
Yes, each annotation can be individually selected and deleted. Use the select tool to click on any added element and press Delete to remove it.
Does the editor add a watermark to my PDF?
No. DocuVerse never adds watermarks to your documents. Your file is yours, exactly as you edited it.
Can I add a signature to my PDF?
Yes, you can either upload an image of your signature or use our dedicated Sign PDF tool for a full signature drawing experience.
What file formats are supported for image insertion?
You can insert JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP images onto any page of your PDF.
Can I change the font size and color of text I add?
Yes, the text tool lets you choose font size, font family, bold/italic, and color before or after placing a text box.
Is any data sent to external servers?
No. All processing happens 100% in your browser using PDF.js and pdf-lib. Your files never leave your device.
Can I edit multiple pages in one session?
Yes, you can navigate between pages and add different annotations to different pages all in one session before downloading.
How do I delete an annotation I added?
Click the Select tool (arrow icon), click on any annotation, and press the Delete key or click the trash icon that appears.
Can I add a text box with a background color?
Yes, when adding a text box you can set both the text color and the background fill color, including transparent.
What happens if I upload an encrypted/password-protected PDF?
You will need to first remove the password using our Unlock PDF tool, then re-upload it to the editor.