Add text to PDF
Click to type anywhere, choose fonts, sizes, and colors, then download. Free, in your browser, with no account.
Add text to your PDF now
Open the editor, click anywhere to type, and download the updated file.
How to add text to a PDF online
1. Upload your PDF
Drag and drop the document you want to add text to. Files up to 1MB are supported on the free plan.
2. Click to type
Click anywhere on the page and start typing. Choose the font, size, and color, then drag the text box to position it exactly where you want.
3. Download
Save the updated PDF instantly. Your new text becomes part of the file, with no account and no watermark.
Type directly onto any PDF
You have a PDF that needs a few extra words: a note on a contract, a missing field on a non-interactive form, or a label on a diagram. Installing software for that is overkill.
PainlessPDF lets you click anywhere on a page and type. Fill in a form, add a comment, write a heading, or annotate a screenshot without touching the rest of the document.
Fill in forms that are not interactive
Plenty of PDFs are forms in name only, with no clickable fields. Adding text on top lets you complete applications, invoices, and worksheets that would otherwise have to be printed and filled in by hand.
Free to add text, no sign-up or install
Dropping a few words onto a PDF shouldn't require a desktop app or a subscription. PainlessPDF lets you do it from your browser on any operating system, with no account. Your document uploads over a secure HTTPS connection, your text is added, and the updated PDF downloads with no watermark.
Frequently asked questions
Is adding text to a PDF free?
Yes. You can add text to a PDF for free with no watermark and no account required.
Can I choose the font, size, and color?
Yes. Each text box lets you set the font family, size, and color so your text matches the document.
Can I move the text after I add it?
Yes. Drag any text box to reposition it, and edit the words at any time before you download.
Do I need to install anything?
No, nothing to download or install. You add your text right in the browser and save the updated file when you're done.
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