Edit PDF

Add, edit text with AI-powered OCR extraction

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AI will extract text from images for editable/searchable content

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Edit PDF Online — Complete Guide

Add text, shapes, highlights, and annotations to PDF documents directly in the browser. PdfPeaks provides lightweight editing for forms, feedback, and quick markups when you do not have desktop Acrobat installed.

How It Works

Upload the PDF and open the editor. Place text boxes, draw shapes, highlight passages, or insert images depending on available tools. Save the edited PDF and download when finished. Changes are flattened into the output file for easy sharing.

  • Step 1 — Upload: Open the PDF you need to annotate or fill.
  • Step 2 — Edit: Add elements using the toolbar controls.
  • Step 3 — Export: Download the updated PDF.

Security & Privacy

We treat uploaded files as sensitive data. When you use the PDF editor on PdfPeaks, files are transferred over encrypted HTTPS/TLS connections and processed on secure servers in isolated temporary storage. They are used only to perform the operation you requested. Uploaded files and outputs are not permanently stored, are not used to train machine-learning models, and are never sold or shared with third parties for marketing. Temporary files are automatically removed after processing. For full details, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Common Use Cases

Professionals, students, and everyday users rely on this tool for tasks such as:

  • Forms: Fill fields and add missing labels before signing.
  • Review: Highlight sections for colleagues or clients.
  • Education: Mark up readings and return annotated copies.
  • Real estate: Note dimensions on floor-plan PDFs.
  • Design feedback: Circle areas that need revision on proofs.

Tips for Best Results

For redacting sensitive data use Redact PDF. For signatures see Sign PDF. Supported format: PDF (.pdf).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our PDF editor is completely free.

You can add text, images, annotations, highlights, and more.

Yes, you can select and edit existing text in PDFs.

Yes, all files are deleted immediately after editing.