How to add text to PDF online
To add text to a PDF, open the file, click on the page where the text should go, and type. Use the toolbar to change the font size, colour, and alignment, and drag the box to move it. Click Save to download the updated PDF. Your document is never stored.
Step by step
Three steps. Most files take a few seconds.
Step 1: Open your PDF
Drop the file onto the page.
Step 2: Click and type
Click where you want the text. A text box appears. Type, then set size, colour, and bold.
Step 3: Save
Click Save PDF. The text is embedded into the page.
Why use this tool
Fill forms that are not fillable
Scanned forms have no fields. Click on each line and type instead of printing.
Precise placement
Nudge with the arrow keys for exact alignment with existing lines.
Embedded font
The font is embedded in the file, so the text looks identical on every device.
Your file is never stored
Your document is used only to produce the result you asked for. Once the download is ready and you leave the page, the file is gone. There is no copy to keep, no account that holds it, and nothing to delete later.
That makes it safe for invoices, contracts, bank statements, ID scans, medical records, and anything else you would rather keep to yourself.
Read how it worksFrequently asked questions
How do I add text to a PDF for free?
Open the file in Add Text to PDF, click on the page, type, and click Save PDF. No account or software needed.
Can I add text to a scanned PDF?
Yes. The tool places text on top of the page image, which is how you fill in a scanned form.
Can I type in another language?
Latin, Cyrillic, and Greek characters are supported by the embedded font. Other scripts are planned.
Which fonts can I use?
Added text uses a clean sans-serif font embedded into the PDF, so it looks the same on every device. Existing text in the document is left exactly as it was.
Is it safe to use this with confidential documents?
Yes. Your file is used only to produce the result you asked for and is never stored. We do not keep copies, read the contents, or share them with anyone. Once you download the result and close the page, the file is gone.