Add text to PDF
Type on any PDF: add text boxes or change the text that is already there.
or drop files here
Runs on your device — your files are not uploaded.
Free: files up to 200 MB, up to 50 files. No daily limit.
To add text to a PDF, open it in Add text to PDF, click where you want the text, type, and set the font, size and colour; then save the PDF.
How to add text to a PDF in 3 steps
- 1
Choose a PDF file.
- 2
Click a line to change it, or click empty space to add a text box.
- 3
Select Save, then download your PDF.
What can Add text to PDF do?
- Runs in your browser: your file never leaves your device.
- The full editor is one click away: change existing text, add images, shapes, links, notes and signatures.
- Undo and redo every step, and come back to unsaved edits within 2 hours.
- Works on phones with a bottom toolbar and pinch to zoom.
How do I add text to a PDF?
To add text to a PDF, click where you want it and type; a text box appears that you can move and resize. Set the font, size, colour, bold, italic and underline in the panel. You can undo and redo every step, and come back to unsaved edits within 2 hours.
Can I write on a PDF without changing what is there?
Yes, new text boxes sit on top of the page and leave the original content as it is. To change words that are already in the PDF, click the line and type, or use Find and replace to change a word everywhere. To fill in a form, Fill PDF form is quicker.
This page opens the PDFDaily editor with the right tool already selected, and every other editing tool in Edit PDF is one click away.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type on a PDF?
Click empty space on the page and start typing. A text box appears where you click, and you can move it, resize it and change its font, size and colour.
Can I edit existing text, not just add new text?
Yes. Click a line of existing text to change it. The new words replace the old ones in the file, in the document's own font when it has the letters you type.
Which fonts can I use when I write on a PDF?
Helvetica, Times and Courier, plus open fonts that match Arial, Times New Roman, Courier New, Calibri and Verdana. You can also set bold, italic and underline.
Is adding text to a PDF free?
Yes. Adding text runs on your device, so it is free with no daily limit.
Do I have to upload my PDF to write on it?
No. The PDF is opened and saved in your browser, so it never leaves your device.
Can I add text to a PDF on my phone?
Yes. The editor works on phones, with a bottom toolbar and pinch to zoom.
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Last updated October 23, 2026