Add text to any PDF

Fill forms, sign documents, and drop notes onto any PDF — free, private, and processed entirely in your browser. No uploads, no account required.

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How to add text to a PDF online

Three steps, no account, no upload — done in under a minute.

1

Open your PDF

Drop a PDF or click to browse. Works on phone, tablet, and desktop — no app to install.

2

Click and type

Click anywhere on the page to place a text box. Type your name, notes, or answers — all without uploading anything.

3

Download your finished PDF

Save the completed file instantly. No watermarks, no email, no waiting.

Everything you need to add text to a PDF

A free, private way to fill, sign, and annotate PDFs — no software to download, no account to create.

Click to place text

Click anywhere on the page and start typing. Drop names, dates, notes, or signatures exactly where they belong.

Works on every device

Fill and sign PDFs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android. Any modern browser works — no software to install.

No watermarks

Your finished PDF is clean — no logos, no stamps, no added pages. Just your document with your text added.

100% private & secure

Everything runs locally in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Your forms and documents never leave your device.

Lightning fast

No upload round-trip means you can start typing the instant you drop your file, even on large forms.

Free & unlimited

Add text to as many PDFs as you want, as often as you want. No signup, no trial countdown, no hidden paywall.

Placed exactly where you click

New text lands precisely where you point — size, color, and position are yours to control. Existing content stays untouched.

Your files never leave your device

Everything runs client-side in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, nothing is stored. Your documents stay 100% private.

What people use the add-text tool for

Typing straight onto a PDF beats printing, signing by hand, and rescanning.

Fill out forms & applications

Type your name, address, and answers directly onto any PDF form — no printer, no scanner.

Sign & date documents

Drop your typed signature and today's date onto a contract or agreement before sending it back.

Add notes to reports

Insert comments, callouts, or reviewer notes onto a report before sharing it with a client or team.

Label diagrams & schematics

Add captions and part numbers directly onto technical drawings for training or documentation.

Complete tax & government forms

Type answers straight onto official PDF forms instead of printing, writing, and re-scanning them.

Personalize certificates & invites

Drop a name and date onto a certificate or invitation template and download it ready to send.

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Loved by professionals, students & office teams

Thousands of people add text to PDFs here every day. Here's what a few of them say.

I fill out client intake forms all day. Typing straight onto the PDF is so much faster than printing and scanning.
Dana R. · Office Coordinator
Added a signature and date to a lease in under a minute, right from my phone. Didn't need a printer at all.
Miguel A. · Property Manager
I add reviewer notes to student PDFs before returning them. Free, fast, and nothing ever gets uploaded.
Grace L. · High School Teacher

Frequently asked questions about adding text to a PDF

Can I fill out a PDF form with this?

Yes. Click anywhere on the page — including on existing form fields — and type your answer. It works even on scanned or non-fillable PDFs.

Do my files get uploaded to a server?

Never. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device, so nothing is stored or shared.

Will the finished PDF have a watermark?

No. Your downloaded PDF is clean — no logos, no stamps, and no hidden pages added by us.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes. The tool is mobile-first and works on iPhone, Android, and any device with a modern browser.

Can I type a signature onto a document?

Yes. Place a text box where you'd sign, choose a font size and color, and type your name — a fast option when a hand-drawn signature isn't required.

Is there a file size limit?

No server-side limit — the only constraint is your device's memory. Most PDFs up to 200 MB open without issue on a laptop or desktop.