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Edit PDF Text — Free

Use Edit Text to modify existing text, or Add Text to place new content. For scanned PDFs, switch to OCR Edit.

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How to Edit Text in a PDF Online for Free

  1. Upload your PDF Click "Select PDF file" or drag and drop your document onto the page. The PDF will load with all pages visible in the editor.
  2. Choose Edit or Add Text mode Use "Edit Text" to click and modify existing text directly on the page. Use "Add Text" to place new text boxes anywhere on the document.
  3. Make your changes Click on any text to edit it inline. Customise font size, colour, and style (bold/italic) when adding new text. Use Move mode to reposition existing text blocks.
  4. Save your edited PDF Click "Save PDF" to apply all changes and download your edited document instantly.

Edit the PDF or Convert to Word?

Edit the PDF directly when you need to change a few things: a name, a date, an amount, an address or a typo. The layout stays exactly as it was and you're done in a minute.

Convert to Word when you need to rewrite paragraphs, add pages or restructure the document. Use our free PDF to editable Word converter, edit in Word, then turn it back with Word to PDF.

Common quick edits: correcting a name on a certificate draft, updating dates on an invoice or letter, changing rent or salary figures in an agreement, fixing a typo in a resume, or adding a note or signature line to a form.

Scanned PDFs are images, so their text can't be clicked in normal edit mode. Switch to the free OCR Edit tab to correct the words right inside the PDF, or pull all the text into Word with PDF to Word with OCR Scan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I edit existing text in a PDF for free?

Upload your PDF, choose Edit Text, click on any word or line and type your change. The editor matches the original font, size and colour, then you click Save PDF to download. No signup and no watermark.

Can I edit text in a scanned PDF?

Yes. A scanned PDF is just an image, so normal editors cannot change it. Switch to the free OCR Edit tab: it recognises the words on the page so you can click one, correct it, and save a clean PDF. To get all the text out of a scan instead, use PDF to Word with OCR Scan.

Can I edit a PDF without converting it to Word?

Yes. Editing the PDF directly is faster for small changes like a name, date, amount or typo, and the layout stays exactly the same. Convert to Word only when you need to rewrite large parts of the document.

Will editing change the formatting of my PDF?

No. Only the text you edit or add is changed. Images, tables, layout and every other part of the page stay as they were.

Can I edit PDFs on my phone?

Yes. The editor runs in any modern browser on Android, iPhone and tablets. There is no app to install.

Is it safe to upload my PDF for editing?

Yes. Files are sent over HTTPS and deleted from our servers after processing. We do not read, keep or share your documents.

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