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Edit PDF — Add Text

Place custom text anywhere on your PDF pages using the visual drag-and-drop editor.

✓ 100% Free✓ No Signup✓ No Watermark✓ Mobile Ready✓ Instant Results
Editing and annotating a PDF document on a laptop keyboard
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Click or drag a PDF here

Works on mobile and desktop

🔒Files never uploaded
Processes in seconds

Simple Process

How to Use This Tool

1

Upload PDF

Select your PDF file. A preview loads showing your first page.

2

Type & Position

Type your text, choose font and size, then drag the text label to the exact position on the page.

3

Apply & Download

Click Apply and download your edited PDF instantly. No quality loss.

Real-World Uses

Who Uses This Tool & Why

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Fill PDF Forms Without Adobe

Government forms, tax documents, and official forms distributed as non-interactive PDFs are filled by placing text precisely on each field. No Adobe Acrobat required.

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Add Reference Numbers and Dates

Stamp invoice numbers, case numbers, reference codes, and dates onto PDF documents before filing. Apply to all pages at once or target specific pages only.

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Annotate Contracts Before Signing

Add initials, annotations, approval text, or revision notes to specific positions on contract pages before final execution.

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Personalise Certificate Templates

Add participant names to certificate templates, label PDFs with recipient information, or stamp documents with company details before distribution.

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Add Headers and Footers

Apply consistent header text, document classification labels, or footer information across all pages of a multi-page PDF in one operation.

Why Choose PDFFlow?

Trusted by professionals, students and businesses in 190+ countries.

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Drag-and-Drop Positioning

Drag the text label precisely to any position on the page with your mouse or finger.

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Font & Size Control

Choose from multiple fonts and set any font size. Color picker for perfect styling.

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Specific Page Targeting

Apply text to all pages, or specify exact pages like "1, 3, 5-8" for selective placement.

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Private & Secure

All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.

User Reviews

What Users Say About Edit PDF — Add Text

★★★★★

I fill government form fields every day. PDFFlow saves me from printing, handwriting, and scanning every single document.

Rahul M.

Tax Consultant

Adding employee IDs and dates to our standard form templates takes seconds. The drag positioning is incredibly precise.

Sunita Kapoor

HR Manager

Perfect for annotating PDF proofs before sending back to clients. Fast, clean, exactly where I need it.

Jayesh Lal

Freelance Designer

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add text to specific pages only?
Yes. Enter page numbers in the "Pages" field — e.g. "1, 3" for pages 1 and 3, or "2-5" for pages 2 through 5. Leave empty to apply to all pages.
Does adding text change the original PDF quality?
No. Text is added as a new layer on top of existing content. All original content remains perfectly intact.
Can I add multiple text elements?
Currently each session adds one text element. Download the result and re-upload to add more text in successive passes.
What fonts are available?
Helvetica Bold, Helvetica Regular, Times Roman, and Courier — all standard PDF fonts that render perfectly on every device.