Can I edit existing text in a PDF?

This tool adds new text on top of the existing PDF content. Directly editing embedded PDF text requires access to the original fonts and encoding, which is not possible in a browser. To replace text, you can cover the original with a white box and add new text over it — a technique used by most web-based PDF editors.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Your PDF is opened and processed entirely in your browser using PDF.js and pdf-lib. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Your file never leaves your device.

What fonts are supported?

The tool supports four standard PDF fonts: Helvetica, Helvetica Bold, Courier (monospace), and Times Roman. These are built-in PDF standard fonts that do not require embedding, keeping file size small.

How do I add text to multiple pages?

Use the page navigation arrows in the toolbar to move between pages. Text boxes are placed on the page currently in view. All annotations across all pages are saved when you download.

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PDF Editor

Add text annotations to PDF pages in your browser. Click to place text, choose font and size, then download the updated PDF.

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What this editor does

This is a text annotation tool — it lets you add new text on top of existing PDF pages. It does not allow editing the original text content, reflowing paragraphs, or changing images.

How to use

Upload a PDF.
Select a page using the thumbnail strip.
Choose Add new text and click anywhere on the page.
Type your annotation.
Click Download PDF when done.

All editing runs in your browser using pdf-lib — no files are uploaded to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit existing text in the PDF?: No. This tool adds text annotations on top of pages. Editing embedded text in a PDF requires access to the original document source.

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