Add text to a PDF
Click anywhere on the page and type. Choose from more than 100 fonts, any size and any colour, then move the text exactly where you want it.
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- ✓ Free download, no account
- ✓ No card, no trial
- ✓ No watermark
- ✓ Never uploaded
- ✓ Works on phone and computer
How to add text to a PDF
- Choose your PDF.
- Click Text, then click on the page where the words should start.
- Type. Change font, size, bold, italic or colour in the toolbar.
- Drag the blue handle to move it, then download.
Good to know
Type in any sizeType the exact size in the size box, for example 10.5 or 72, or use the plus and minus buttons.
Match the documentPick Arimo for Arial, Tinos for Times New Roman or Carlito for Calibri to blend in with the original text.
Write in your languageGreek and Russian work out of the box. Install a language pack for Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Thai, Chinese, Japanese or Korean.
Change existing words insteadTo replace words that are already in the PDF, use Edit PDF text rather than typing on top.
Questions people ask
How do I type on a PDF?
Click Text, click on the page and start typing. Press Esc when done.
Can I change the text colour?
Yes. Pick a swatch or the colour wheel for any colour.
Will the text I add be searchable?
Yes. It is saved as real text, so it can be searched and copied.
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