Add Text to a PDF — Type Names, Dates, Notes
Type directly onto a PDF page — a name, a date, a note, or a label on a form that has no fillable fields. Choose the font size and color, place as many text boxes as you need, and download. Editing happens in your browser.
What you can do
- •Place custom text anywhere on an existing PDF page
- •Choose the font size and color for each text box
- •Write on flat or scanned forms that have no fillable fields
- •Keep edits on-device until you download
- •Pair with highlight or draw for richer markup
How it works
- 1
Choose your PDF
Select the file from your device.
- 2
Place text
Type and position text on the chosen pages. Changes stay on-device.
- 3
Download
Save the updated PDF.
Common uses
- •Add a short note or caption to a specific page
- •Fill a label field when a full form filler is unnecessary
- •Stamp a revision line on one page of a report
- •Correct a typo by covering text when source files are unavailable
Frequently asked questions
- Can I edit the text that is already in the PDF?
- No. This adds new text on top of the page rather than rewriting the original words. To correct existing wording, cover it with a filled text box or go back to the source document.
- Can I change the font size and color?
- Yes. Set the size and pick a color before placing each text box, so a signature line and a small note can look different on the same page.
- Can I add text to more than one page?
- Yes. Move between pages and place as many text boxes as you need before downloading once.
- Does this fill existing form fields?
- For fillable AcroForm fields, use Fill Forms. Add Text places new text overlays on the page, which is what you want for flat or scanned forms.
- Can I also draw or highlight?
- Yes. Use the draw and highlight tools for freehand ink or marker boxes.
- Add Text vs watermark — when should I use each?
- Add Text for custom wording in specific places. Watermark for repeating stamps across a page range.
- Do I need an account?
- No. Adding text is free without sign-up.
Guide: How to add text to a PDF
