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Add Text to PDF

Add new text boxes on top of PDF pages — insert labels, annotations, correction notes, or any custom text at any position without modifying the original page content.

How to Use Add Text to PDF
  1. 1Upload the PDF you want to add text to
  2. 2Click on any area of the page where you want to add text
  3. 3Type your text in the text box that appears
  4. 4Set the font, size, and colour to match your document style
  5. 5Click 'Save PDF' and download the annotated document
Examples
  • Add an approval stamp with date and reviewer name to a submitted design PDF
  • Insert a contract reference number onto a signed agreement before filing
  • Add a confidentiality notice to a PDF report before sharing externally
  • Annotate a scanned blueprint with dimension notes and revision labels
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This tool adds a new text annotation layer on top of the existing page content. The original text is not touched. The added text appears as a transparent overlay.

Yes. Select font family, size, weight (bold/italic), and colour for each text box you add. Multiple text boxes can have different styles.

Yes. Click on the page you want to annotate and your text box appears only on that page. You can add text boxes to as many pages as needed.

Yes. Text annotation layers are searchable in PDF readers, unlike text burned into an image.

Yes. Click to select the text box and drag it to reposition, or drag the handles to resize.

Yes. All text additions are processed in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.

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