Add text to a PDF

Click on a page to drop a line or paragraph of text exactly where you want it – ideal for filling non-interactive forms, labelling diagrams or adding dates.

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How to use Add Text to PDF

Select a PDF and page.
Type your text and pick font, size and colour.
Click the page to place it; repeat for more items.
Download the PDF.

Supported formats

Input: PDF
Output: PDF

Multiple lines

Press Enter inside the text box for new lines.

Filling real form fields

If the PDF has interactive fields, use Fill PDF Form – it keeps the values inside the fields.

Limitations

Text uses the built-in PDF fonts, which cover Latin (Western European) characters only.
No in-place editing of existing text.

Privacy

Files you choose are read into your browser’s memory and processed on your device; they are not uploaded to a server. Temporary download links are released after use, and the offline cache never stores your documents. More about privacy and limits.

Frequently asked questions

Can I move an item after placing it?

Remove it from the list and place it again; items are listed beside the preview.

Which fonts?

Helvetica, Times and Courier (built into every PDF viewer).