✦ 100% Free & Browser-Based

The Easiest Way to Edit, Sign & Manage PDFs Online

This pdf editor is a powerful, free PDF editor that runs entirely in your browser. No sign-up, no file uploads to servers — your documents stay private on your device.

✏️ Draw & Annotate
📝 Add Text
✍️ E-Signature
🖼️ Insert Images
⬡ Shapes
🔗 Merge PDFs
✂️ Split PDFs
📥 Download
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Free Forever
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Editing Tools
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Everything You Need to Work With PDFs
Free PDF editor packs a complete editing suite into a single webpage — no software to install, no account to create.
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Freehand Drawing & Annotation

Draw directly on any PDF page with a smooth pen tool. Adjust stroke size, color, and opacity. Perfect for highlighting, circling, or hand-writing notes on documents.

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Add & Style Text

Insert custom text boxes anywhere on the page. Choose from multiple fonts, adjust size, pick any color. Drag and resize text boxes freely after placing them.

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Digital Signature

Draw your personal signature on a dedicated canvas, then stamp it anywhere on the document. Resize and reposition it until it looks perfect. Download as a signed PDF.

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Insert Images & Logos

Upload PNG, JPG, or WebP images and place them anywhere on a PDF page. Drag to reposition and resize using the corner handles. Great for adding logos or stamps.

Shapes & Diagrams

Add rectangles, circles, lines, arrows, triangles and stars. Customize fill color, border color, and border width. All shapes are fully draggable and resizable.

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Merge Multiple PDFs

Combine two or more PDF files into a single document in just a few clicks. Drag them in any order before merging. The result downloads instantly to your device.

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Split & Extract Pages

Break a multi-page PDF into individual page files, or extract a specific range of pages into a new document. Great for sharing only the pages you need.

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Private & Secure

All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server. Your documents remain completely private.

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Download Flattened PDF

When you're done editing, download a single flattened PDF with all your annotations baked in. Compatible with all PDF readers on any device or platform.

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Edit a PDF in 4 Simple Steps
1

Open Your PDF

Click "Open PDF" or drag and drop any PDF file onto the editor. Your file loads instantly in the browser — no waiting, no uploading.

2

Choose a Tool

Select from Draw, Text, Image, Shape, or Signature tools in the left sidebar. Each tool is immediately ready to use on the current page.

3

Edit & Arrange

Place annotations by clicking on the page. Switch to the Select tool to drag, move, or resize any element. Use the Undo button to fix mistakes.

4

Download

Click the Download button to save a finished PDF with all your edits permanently embedded. Open it in any PDF viewer on any device.

Who Uses This Tool?
PDF editor is versatile enough for students, professionals, businesses, and everyday users.

🎓 Students

Annotate lecture slides and research papers, fill in assignment forms, highlight key passages, and add notes to study materials without needing expensive software.

💼 Business Professionals

Sign contracts and agreements digitally, add approval stamps, annotate proposals, and redline documents — all without printing a single page.

📐 Designers & Creatives

Mark up PDF proofs with annotations and shapes, insert revised images, and combine multiple proof documents into one unified presentation file.

⚖️ Legal & HR Teams

Collect digital signatures on agreements, redact or annotate sensitive documents, and merge multi-part contracts into a single signed PDF for easy filing.

🏠 Real Estate

Sign lease agreements and property documents online, add initials to each page, merge property reports, and send completed contracts without printing.

👩‍💻 Developers & Tech Teams

Annotate technical specs and API documentation, mark up architecture diagrams, and create annotated PDFs for code review and design feedback sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Free PDF Editor really free?
Yes, completely free with no hidden costs, no premium tier, and no usage limits. All features are available to every user at no charge.
Do my PDF files get uploaded to a server?
No. this editor processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript (PDF.js and pdf-lib). Your files never leave your device, making it completely private and secure.
What PDF features does this editor support?
We support freehand drawing, text insertion, image placement, digital signatures, six shape types (rectangle, circle, line, arrow, triangle, star), PDF merging, PDF splitting, page extraction, and downloading a flattened finished PDF.
Can I edit scanned PDFs?
Yes — you can view and annotate any PDF including scanned documents. You can draw, add text overlays, and place signatures on top of scanned pages. However, we does not currently perform OCR to extract editable text from scanned images.
How do I add a signature to a PDF?
Click the "Signature" tool in the left sidebar. A drawing canvas will appear — sign with your mouse or touchscreen. Click "Apply to Page", then click on the PDF where you want the signature placed. You can then drag and resize it before downloading.
Can I merge more than two PDFs at once?
Yes, you can merge as many PDFs as you need in a single operation. Click the "Merge" tab in the toolbar, add all your PDF files, and click "Merge & Download" to get a combined PDF instantly.
Does it work on mobile and tablets?
Yes. we support touch input for drawing and signing. For the best experience, we recommend using it on a desktop or laptop browser, but it is fully functional on modern mobile browsers as well.
Which browsers are supported?
PDF Editor works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Brave. We recommend keeping your browser updated to the latest version for the best performance.