Add Text to a PDF: quick answer
To add text to pdf online, upload the file, pick the Text tool and click anywhere on the page, then type. Choose font, size and color, and drag the box exactly where you want it. It works on every PDF, including scans, and is free with no sign up.
Click anywhere on the page and start typing. Choose from many fonts, set the size and color, and drag the text exactly where you want it.
How to add text to PDF online
- Upload the PDF.
- Pick the Text tool and click on the page.
- Type, then choose font, size and color.
- Apply changes and download.
Why use PDFPro to add text to PDF online?
Many fonts
Built-in fonts, or add your own from the Fonts menu.
Full styling
Bold, italic, underline, size and color.
Any language
Fonts with wide character support are included.
What can you use it for?
- Type answers onto a scanned form that has no fields.
- Add a reference number or “PAID” note to an invoice.
- Write a name and date on a certificate template.
- Add page notes or captions to a presentation exported as PDF.
Guides
Add Text to PDF: frequently asked questions
＋Can I add text to a scanned PDF?
Yes. Adding new text works on every PDF, including scans.
＋What is the difference between adding text and editing text?
Adding text places a new text box anywhere on the page. Editing text changes words already in the PDF, using the document’s own font. Adding works on every PDF, while editing needs a PDF with real text.
＋Can I add text in Hindi or another language?
Fonts with wide character support are included, so many languages work. If a font does not show your characters, pick another one from the Fonts menu and check the result on the page before you download.
＋Is adding text to a PDF free, without login?
Yes. You can add text to PDFs up to 50 MB for free with no account. Files are deleted automatically 2 hours after upload.
＋How do I type on PDF files that are not fillable?
Pick the Text tool, click where the words should go and type. The box can be dragged and resized, so you can type on PDF forms that have no fields.
＋Can I write on PDF online without installing anything?
Yes. PDFPro runs in your browser, so you can write on PDF online from Windows, Mac or Linux with nothing to install.
＋How do I add text to PDF free of charge?
Upload the file, add your text boxes, apply changes and download. It is free for files up to 50 MB.