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Add Text
Click anywhere on the page to drop a text box, then set the font, size and colour.
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your document is never uploaded.
Drop a PDF to add text to
.PDF · up to 50 MB per file · single file
Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
How to add text to a PDF
Type new text directly onto a PDF page — perfect for filling forms and adding notes.
- 1Upload the PDF.
- 2Click where the text should go and type.
- 3Adjust size, colour and position.
- 4Export and download the updated PDF.
Why use Add Text
- Complete printed forms without printing them.
- Add dates, reference numbers or short comments.
- Reposition text until it lines up with the page.
- Everything happens in your browser.
Privacy and how your file is handled
This tool runs in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. The file you choose is read locally by the page and is not uploaded to PDFSolution servers.
Read more in our security overview and privacy policy.
Add Text — frequently asked questions
- How do I write on a PDF?
- Open it here, click on the page and start typing; drag the box to reposition it.
- Can I change existing text?
- No, this places new text over the page. Rewriting original paragraphs requires converting to Word first.
- Which fonts can I use?
- The standard PDF fonts available in the editor. They embed reliably in every reader.
- Can I add text to several pages?
- Yes, move between pages in the editor and add text to each.
- Is the added text selectable?
- Yes, it is written as real text, so it can be searched and copied.