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Add text to PDF

Type on any PDF: click where the text should go, then move and resize it.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Add text to PDF

Click anywhere on a PDF page, type your text, then drag and resize it. Useful for filling a form that has no fields, adding a date, label or short note, or marking a document. It adds new text on top and does not change the existing text underneath.

How to use Add text to PDF

  1. Add your PDF.
  2. Click the page where the text should go and type it.
  3. Move and resize the text, then download the PDF.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I edit or delete the original text in the PDF?

No, this tool adds new text over the page. To hide something, cover it with a shape or use a dedicated PDF editor for changing original content.

Can I change the font size and colour?

Use the text controls to adjust size and colour so the new text matches the page. Zoom in to check the position before saving.

How do I add the same text to several pages?

Add the text on each page where you need it, one by one. For page numbers, use the dedicated page number tool instead.

Is Add text to PDF free?

Yes. Add text to PDF on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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