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Edit a PDF for free

Add text, shapes, highlights and images. Your file never leaves your device.

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How to use Edit PDF

  1. 1

    Add your PDF

    Drop the document. Every page opens, ready to mark up.

  2. 2

    Add what you need

    Pick a tool, then click or drag on the page. Move and resize anything.

  3. 3

    Save and download

    Press Save PDF. Your additions are built into a new copy.

Edit a PDF without uploading it

Editing usually means uploading a document to a website and trusting it with the contents. PataPage works the other way round. The editor runs in your browser and your PDF stays on your device from the first click to the last. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many files you edit.

What you can add to a PDF

Use Text to type anywhere on a page, choosing the size, color and bold. Highlight marks lines in yellow, green, pink or blue. Rectangle and Ellipse draw boxes and circles, with or without a fill. Draw lets you sketch freehand with a mouse, pen or finger. Image places a logo or photo, and Cover up drops a white box over something you want to hide.

Everything you add can be moved, resized and deleted. Undo and redo are always there, and the usual keys work: arrows to nudge, Delete to remove, Enter to edit text.

How to add text to a PDF

Choose the Text tool, click where the words should go and start typing. Click away when you are done. To change something later, select it and use the controls above the page. This is also the quickest way to fill in a form that is not fillable: type your answers right on top of the lines.

Good to know

This editor adds to a page. It does not rewrite the text that is already part of the document. If you need to change original wording, use the program that created the file. A Cover up box hides content from view but does not remove it, so do not use it to censor sensitive information. The text underneath is still in the file. Text in any language works. When you are done, you can add page numbers, compress the file or protect it with a password.

Frequently asked questions

Can I edit a PDF for free without uploading it?

Yes. The editor runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.

Can I change the text that's already in the PDF?

Not directly. You can add new text, cover things up and mark pages. To rewrite original text, use the program that made the file.

How do I add text to a PDF?

Choose Text, click on the page and type. You can then move it and change its size and color.

Is the Cover up box safe for hiding private information?

No. It only hides content from view. The original text is still inside the file, so it isn't true redaction.

Does it work on a phone or tablet?

Yes. Tap a tool, then tap or drag on the page. Pinch-scrolling the page works as normal when no tool is active.

Can I add my own images or logo?

Yes. Choose Image and pick a JPG, PNG or WebP file, then place and resize it.