Add Text to a PDF

Type on any PDF to fill in forms or add notes.

Drop a PDF here or click to choose files

Plenty of PDF forms aren’t fillable — they’re scans of paper forms with lines to write on. This lets you click anywhere and type, so you don’t have to print, handwrite and scan.

Adjust the size to match the form’s boxes, move each piece of text into place, and add today’s date in one click.

Pair it with the signing tool for forms that need both, or add your signature from the same page.

How to use it

  1. Drop in the PDF.
  2. Choose “Add text”, click where it goes, and type.
  3. Move and resize each text until it sits on the lines.
  4. Download the completed PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Can I edit the existing text of the PDF?

No, this adds new text on top. Editing text already in a PDF requires a full PDF editor.

Does it work on scanned forms?

Yes, that’s the main use: a scanned form is just a picture, and the text is placed over it.

Can I tick checkboxes?

Type an “X” or ✓ and place it in the box.

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