How do I edit text in a PDF online?

Upload your PDF, select the Text tool from our editor toolbar, click anywhere on the page to type, and save your edits.

Can I draw on the PDF?

Yes, our editor includes a 'Draw' pen tool, allowing you to sketch, write notes, or underline elements freehand.

Yes, you can use our highlighter tool to overlay semi-transparent colors on top of key sentences.

The output file will be named using your base name plus '_edited.pdf' (e.g., x_edited.pdf).

Yes. All editing sessions are encrypted over HTTPS, and both original and edited files are auto-deleted after 30 minutes.

Yes, our editor is fully touch-optimized, allowing you to annotate on the go using mobile devices.

No, OptaPDF is completely free and adds zero watermarks.

Yes, you can click on any added element in the editor to reposition or delete it before saving.

We support editing PDFs up to 50MB.

Yes, you can overlay text, shapes, and annotations on scanned pages identically.

✕ Exit Edit PDF Document Workstation

Pick a tool above, then click (or drag) on the page to apply it. Click Process & Download when done.