Edit PDF

Add text, highlights, shapes, drawings, images, notes, links — even clickable Buy Now buttons — to any PDF, right in your browser.

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How to edit a PDF

Upload your PDF

Click "Select PDF to Edit" or drag and drop your document onto the page. The PDF opens in the editor.

Edit PDF content

Use the Edit Text tool to click directly on existing text in the PDF and change the words. Add new text, highlights, drawings, shapes, images, sticky notes, or links anywhere on the page using the toolbar.

Save the edited PDF

Click "Apply Changes" when you are done. All your edits are burned into the PDF and the file downloads to your device.

Why use Edit PDF on MakeitPDF

A full set of annotation tools

Add text, highlights, freehand drawings, shapes, images, sticky notes, links, and whiteout boxes — everything you need to mark up or update a document in one place.

Edit text in PDF

Click any text in the document and retype it — fix a typo, change a figure, rewrite a paragraph. Existing images can also be replaced or repositioned. Edit any content in the PDF directly.

Secure and private

Your files are processed on secure servers and deleted automatically. We never store or share your documents.

Edit PDF — FAQ

Do I need to create an account to edit a PDF?

No account is needed for annotations such as adding text, highlights, shapes, and images. A Pro account unlocks the ability to edit text already in the document.

Can I edit text in my PDF?

Yes. Use the Edit Text tool to click directly on any text in the PDF and retype it. You can fix typos, rewrite sentences, or update figures without rebuilding the document from scratch.

What types of annotations can I add?

You can add typed text, highlights, freehand pen marks, rectangles, ellipses, lines, arrows, checkmarks, crosses, whiteout boxes, sticky notes, and clickable link buttons.

Can I undo mistakes while editing?

Yes, the toolbar has Undo and Redo buttons so you can step through your changes freely before saving the final PDF.

Will my edits appear in all PDF viewers?

Yes, annotations are burned into the document when you save, so they appear in every standard PDF viewer without needing special software.