In short: Edit PDF lets you add text, captions or notes anywhere on a PDF page and download the updated document, all in your browser.
Processed locally in your browser
Your files and text are handled entirely on your device using your browser. They are never uploaded to our servers.
Editing happens locally in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded.
How to use Edit PDF
3 quick steps. Most people are done in under a minute.
- 1
Upload a PDF file and pick a page.
- 2
Click anywhere on the page to place text, then style it with size and color.
- 3
Click “Download PDF” to save your edited document.
Edit PDF features
- Click anywhere on a page to add text
- Choose font size and color
- Works on multi-page documents
- Edits are applied locally — no upload
When to use Edit PDF
- Fill in simple forms that don’t have fillable fields
- Add notes or labels to a document before sharing
- Write a date or name onto a scanned page
About this tool
Add text labels, captions or notes anywhere on a PDF page. Click where you want the text, style it with size and color, and download the updated PDF — all in your browser.
Edit PDF FAQ
How do I add text to a PDF for free?
Upload the PDF, click where you want the text, type it, adjust size and color, then download the edited PDF.
Can I change existing text in a PDF?
This tool adds new text on top of the page. Editing the original text inside a PDF requires the source document or a desktop PDF editor.
Is it safe to use this tool with private PDF files?
Yes. Your PDF files are processed entirely in your web browser using JavaScript on your own device. Nothing is uploaded to FaaTools servers, so we never see, store or share your data — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool keeps working.
Is Edit PDF free to use?
Yes, Edit PDF is 100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits. FaaTools is supported by unobtrusive ads, which keeps every tool free for everyone.