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Add Text to PDF Free — Annotate Any PDF Without Upload

Place text anywhere on any PDF — annotations, corrections, comments, dates, signatures. Drag text boxes to position, customize font/size/color, save as a new PDF. Browser-side via pdf-lib, no upload, no sign-up, free for any use. Preserves original PDF content.

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How to Use

  1. Drop Your PDF: Drag any PDF in. The tool shows page thumbnails. Multi-page documents supported.
  2. Place Text Boxes: Click on any page where you want to add text. A text box appears. Drag to move, resize with corner handles. Add as many text boxes per page as needed.
  3. Customize: Type your text. Choose font (5+ system fonts), size, color, alignment, background (transparent or filled). Add date/timestamp variables if needed.
  4. Save: Click 'Save'. The text is embedded as a flattened layer on each page. Original PDF content is preserved underneath. Output downloads with all annotations intact.

Why Choose This Tool

  • 100% Local Processing: Files are processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript — never uploaded to any server.
  • No Limits: No file count or file size restrictions. Process as many files as your device can handle.
  • No Sign-up: Free forever, no account needed, no email required. Open the page and start.
  • Private by Design: Nothing is sent to any server. Close the tab and your files are gone forever.

Common Questions

How do I add text to a PDF?

Open our PDF Editor tool, drop your PDF, click on the page where you want to add text, type your text, customize font/size/color, click 'Save'. The text is embedded into the PDF and the file downloads. Runs in your browser, no upload needed.

Can I add text anywhere on the page?

Yes — our editor lets you place text boxes at any x/y coordinate on any page. Drag to position, resize with corner handles. Multiple text boxes per page supported. Useful for filling gaps in scanned forms, adding correction notes, or annotating content.

Will my original PDF content be modified?

No. Our tool adds your text on top of the original content without modifying it. The text layer is embedded at your chosen position over the existing PDF. For some operations (whiteout + rewrite), the underlying text is removed first, then new text added.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. pdf-lib processes everything in your browser. Whether you're annotating confidential contracts, marking up exam papers, or adding notes to internal reports, the file stays on your device.

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