How to do it
Choose the PDF.
Draw on PDF
Draw freehand directly on PDF pages with a mouse, pen, or touch screen and save the markings into a new PDF.
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The Draw tool is selected automatically on this page.
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Choose color and size, then drag on the page with the mouse, pen, or touch input.
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Undo unwanted strokes if necessary, then apply the edits and download the PDF.
Guide
What this page does
What this page does
Use freehand drawing for quick marks, arrows, initials, handwritten notes, circles, or rough annotations that do not need typed text.
When to use it
- Circle or mark an area for review.
- Add a quick handwritten note or initial.
- Sketch an arrow or simple shape.
- Annotate a worksheet from a touch-enabled device.
Step-by-step workflow
- Choose the PDF.
- The Draw tool is selected automatically on this page.
- Choose color and size, then drag on the page with the mouse, pen, or touch input.
- Undo unwanted strokes if necessary, then apply the edits and download the PDF.
What you can accomplish
- Circle or mark an area for review.
- Add a quick handwritten note or initial.
- Sketch an arrow or simple shape.
- Annotate a worksheet from a touch-enabled device.
Tips for a better result
- Zoom before drawing small details.
- Use a stylus or touch screen for smoother handwriting.
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
- Freehand marks are added as new page content; they do not alter the original text objects.
- Complex drawings are better prepared as an image and inserted with Add Image.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Draw on PDF do?
Draw freehand directly on PDF pages with a mouse, pen, or touch screen and save the markings into a new PDF.
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.