How to do it
Choose the PDF.
Add Text to PDF
Place new text on an existing PDF page, choose its size and color, and create an updated PDF directly in your browser.
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Select the Text tool; this page opens the editor with Text ready.
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Enter the text and adjust color, size, width, and placement options.
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Click the page to place the text, then apply the edits and download the PDF.
Guide
What this page does
What this page does
Add a new text layer when you need to fill a visible label, add a note, correct a short piece of wording, place a reference number, or type over a prepared blank area.
When to use it
- Add a name, date, reference, or short note.
- Place text in a prepared blank area of a PDF.
- Add labels to a diagram or scanned page.
- Correct visible wording by covering the old text and placing new text above it.
Step-by-step workflow
- Choose the PDF.
- Select the Text tool; this page opens the editor with Text ready.
- Enter the text and adjust color, size, width, and placement options.
- Click the page to place the text, then apply the edits and download the PDF.
What you can accomplish
- Add a name, date, reference, or short note.
- Place text in a prepared blank area of a PDF.
- Add labels to a diagram or scanned page.
- Correct visible wording by covering the old text and placing new text above it.
Tips for a better result
- Zoom in before placing small text.
- For replacing existing wording, use Whiteout carefully before adding the corrected text.
Privacy and processing
Your PDF is processed in your browser by this tool. The document contents are not uploaded to an external processing server.
What to know
- This editor overlays new text; it does not rebuild the original Word paragraph or reflow surrounding PDF text.
- Check fonts and alignment in the downloaded PDF before sharing it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Add Text to PDF do?
Place new text on an existing PDF page, choose its size and color, and create an updated PDF directly in your browser.
Does this change my original PDF?
No. The task creates a new PDF result and leaves the original file unchanged on your device.
Is my PDF uploaded to a processing server?
This published task runs in your browser, so the document contents do not need to be uploaded to an external processing engine.