Add text to PDFFREE
Type text or notes anywhere on a PDF page, in black, blue or red.
Drop a PDF to add text to
PDF. Up to 200 MB.
Stays on your device
1. Your text
2. Place it
Click the page where the text should start, or use the button. Drag to move. Arrow keys move the selected text, + or − change its size.
Document
- Uses a standard PDF font, so Western European letters only for now.
Questions about Add text to PDF
Is Add text to PDF free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how often.
Are my files uploaded?
No. It runs in your browser, so your files stay on your device and are never sent to us or anyone else. Privacy notice
Which files can I use?
PDF in, PDF out. Up to 200 MB per file, 50 files at a time, 2,000 pages.
Step by step, and if something goes wrong
Steps
- Add a PDF and type your text.
- Click the page where the text should start, or use the button. Drag it, or use the arrow keys, to fine-tune.
- Select Download PDF.
If something goes wrong
- Select a piece of text on the page to change its words, size or colour.
- The text is real PDF text, so it can be searched and copied.
- The built-in PDF font covers Western European letters. Other scripts are refused with a message rather than shown as blanks.
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