How to add text to a PDF
Whether you are filling a printed form, annotating a contract or adding a missing detail, you can type straight onto any PDF page.
Step by step
- Open the PDFDrop your document into the editor.
- Choose Add textPick the text tool from the toolbar, then click where the text belongs.
- Type and style itSet font, size, color, bold, italic and alignment in the formatting bar. Drag the box to reposition.
- DownloadExport your PDF with the text embedded.
Your file stays on your device. PDFree runs entirely in your
browser - the PDF is never uploaded to a server, so private documents stay private.
Common questions
Can I use my own font?
Choose from a large catalogue of fonts, including the standard PDF ones, and they are embedded on export.
Can I move text after adding it?
Yes. Switch to the select tool and drag it, or resize with the side handles.
Does it support right-to-left languages?
Yes, there is an RTL option for Hebrew and Arabic.
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