Quick answer: to add text to a PDF, open it on this page, choose Text, click on the page exactly where the text should start and type. To add a picture, choose Image, pick a JPG or PNG and click where it should go. Drag to move, pull the blue corner to resize. Press Save & download to get the edited PDF. Nothing is uploaded.
Key facts
- Price: free, with no account, no watermark and no page limit.
- Text exactly where you click: on any page, in Helvetica, Times New Roman or Courier (bold and italic) or six handwriting fonts, any size and colour, on several lines. You type straight onto the page.
- Form marks and dates: tick ✓, cross ✗ and dot marks for check boxes, and today’s date in one click.
- Images: JPG, PNG (with transparency), WebP and GIF: logos, photos, stamps, scanned signatures and QR codes.
- Accurate placing: the preview uses fonts with the same widths as the PDF fonts, so the download matches what you see. Drag to move, pull the corner to resize, nudge with the arrow keys, copy an item to every page.
- Selectable text: English and other Latin-script text is added as real PDF text. Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese and emoji are added as a sharp image so they always display correctly.
- Privacy: your PDF and pictures never leave your device.
How to add text or an image to a PDF
- Open your PDF. Click Select PDF file or drop the file on the page. Use the arrows to go to the page you want to change.
- Add text. Choose Text, click on the page where the text should start and type. Pick the font, style, size and colour in the panel.
- Add an image or a mark. Choose Image and a picture from your device, or Tick, Cross or Dot, then click on the page where it should go.
- Adjust it. Drag an item to move it and pull the blue corner to make it bigger or smaller. Press Copy to all pages for a logo or note that should appear on every page.
- Download. Press Save & download. The new file ends in “-edited”, and your original stays unchanged.
What people use it for
- Filling in flat forms: type your name, date and answers on forms that have no fillable fields, such as scans and printed forms. For forms with real fields, Fill PDF Form is quicker.
- Adding a logo or letterhead to quotes, invoices, price lists and reports.
- Stamps and labels: “PAID”, “APPROVED”, “COPY” or a company stamp image.
- Notes and corrections: add a short note, a reference number or a correction to a document before sending it.
- QR codes: place a QR code made with the QR Code Generator on a flyer or menu.
- Pictures in a document: add a passport photo to an application or a product photo to a spec sheet.
Add text vs edit existing text
This tool adds new text and images on top of the page. It does not change the words that are already in the PDF. To cover something up, add a white image or a white text box over it. For changing existing text, deleting content or annotating, try the PDF Editor. To add a signature, use Sign PDF, and for repeated text in the margins use Add Header and Footer.
Tips for a professional result
- Match the document: pick the font that is closest to the PDF's own text: Helvetica for modern documents, Times New Roman for letters and contracts, Courier for codes and numbers. A handwriting font gives a personal touch.
- Use PNG for logos: a PNG with a transparent background sits cleanly on the page without a white box.
- Lower the opacity for a subtle watermark-style logo or stamp. For large diagonal watermarks, use Add Watermark.
- Zoom in on phones: pinch to zoom the page for precise placement, or nudge a selected item with a keyboard's arrow keys.
Privacy and security
Your PDF and images are opened and combined inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server, stored or seen by anyone, which makes the tool safe for contracts, applications and personal documents.
Good to know
- Your original file is not changed. You always download an edited copy.
- Added items become part of the page. They cannot be moved again later in another program; keep the original if you may want to make changes.
- Rotated and landscape pages are handled automatically.
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first with Unlock PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add text to a PDF for free?
Open the PDF on this page, choose Text, click where the text should go and type, then press Save & download. It is free with no sign-up and no watermark.
How do I insert an image into a PDF?
Choose Image, pick a JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF file and click on the page where it should go. Drag it to move it and pull the corner to make it bigger or smaller.
Can I type on a PDF that is not fillable?
Yes. Add text works on any PDF, including scans and printed forms without fields. Place a text box on each line you need to fill.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser on your own device. The PDF and your images are never uploaded.
Can I add a logo to every page?
Yes. Add the logo once, put it in place and press Copy to all pages.
Can I write in Urdu or Arabic on a PDF?
Yes. Type it as normal. Because the standard PDF fonts do not include these scripts, the text is added as a sharp image so the letters join and display correctly.
Will the text I add be searchable?
English and other Latin-script text is added as real, selectable and searchable PDF text. Text in other scripts is added as an image.
Can I change the existing text in my PDF?
This tool adds new text on top of the page. To hide old text, place a white box over it and type the new text on top, or use the PDF Editor.
How do I add a transparent image or stamp?
Use a PNG with a transparent background, and lower the opacity slider if you want the page to show through.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in modern browsers on Android and iPhone. Drag items with your finger and pinch to zoom for precise placement.
Is there a limit on how much I can add?
No fixed limit. Add as many text boxes and images as you need on as many pages as you like.