Edit Text in PDF Online Free
Modify PDF text overlays in seconds. Click to add wording anywhere on the page — private, unlimited, and watermark-free.
Drop a PDF to edit text
or click to browse — add or modify text overlays instantly
Click highlighted words/phrases already in the PDF, type the replacement, then download.
No Adobe, no account, no watermarks — browser-local overlays with pdf-lib.
Files are edited locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
How to use Edit Text in PDF Online Free
Open your PDF
Drop a PDF into the editor. It loads in a Web Worker so the tab stays responsive.
Click to place text
Select Text mode, click anywhere on the page, and type your changes.
Style the overlay
Pick a color and adjust wording before you export.
Download
Burn text into a new PDF with pdf-lib — entirely on your device.
Why this page ranks for intent
Zero server upload
Text edits stay in browser memory. Ideal for contracts and internal docs.
Single-purpose fast page
Built for “edit text in PDF” intent — not a bloated all-tools dashboard.
No watermark / no signup
Download freely with no email gate and no branded stamps.
Popular use cases
Fix a typo label
Cover and replace a short label without reprinting.
Fill flat forms
Type answers onto scanned or non-fillable PDFs.
FAQ
This tool adds precise text overlays on top of the page preview. It is ideal for corrections, labels, and form-style answers. Full reflow editing of embedded fonts is a different (much heavier) workflow.