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PDF Editing and Annotation Tools

Choose the right tool for adding notes, signatures, stamps, page numbers, and other document updates.

Pick the exact task below to open the tool page that best matches what you need to do.

When to use these editing tools

This category is for documents that stay in PDF format while you add information, polish the layout, or prepare the file for signing and review.

If you already know the specific action you need (like signing, filling forms, or adding page numbers), go directly to that tool page for the fastest path to your goal.

These are the most commonly used tools in this category. Click to go directly to the tool page.

Edit PDF

Use this for general PDF editing, annotations, and markup tasks.

Sign PDF

Use this for adding signatures to documents and approval workflows.

Fill PDF Form

Use this when you need to complete fields in an existing form.

Add Watermark

Use this to add ownership marks, draft labels, or branding to your PDFs.

These are the strongest entry points when you already know the update you need to make.

Common use cases

  • Reviewing and approving contracts with comments and signatures
  • Filling out application forms, tax documents, or registration paperwork
  • Adding watermarks to protect intellectual property or mark document status
  • Annotating research papers, legal briefs, or technical specifications for collaboration
  • Adding page numbers and headers to finalize document formatting before distribution

Important notes

  • All editing happens in your browser - files are never uploaded to any server
  • Save your work frequently when making multiple edits to avoid losing changes
  • Digital signatures added here are visual only - for legally binding signatures, use certified signature tools
  • Some PDF features like form field validation or JavaScript actions may not be preserved after editing
  • For best results, work with PDFs that are not password-protected or have editing restrictions

All editing and annotation tools

If your job is not listed above, browse the full set of editing and markup tools below.

Edit PDF

Edit PDF files online. Add text, images, annotations, highlights, and shapes to your documents.

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Sign PDF

Add electronic signatures to PDF documents. Draw, type, or upload your signature.

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Crop PDF

Crop PDF pages to remove margins and unwanted areas. Trim PDF documents precisely.

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Edit Bookmarks

Add, edit, and manage PDF bookmarks. Create navigation structure for your documents.

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Table of Contents

Generate a table of contents for your PDF. Create clickable navigation from bookmarks.

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Page Numbers

Add page numbers to PDF documents. Customize position, format, and starting number.

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Add Watermark

Add text or image watermarks to PDF files. Protect and brand your documents.

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Header & Footer

Add headers and footers to PDF documents. Include page numbers, dates, and custom text.

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Invert Colors

Invert PDF colors for dark mode reading. Convert documents to negative colors.

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Background Color

Change PDF background color. Add colored backgrounds to document pages.

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Change Text Color

Change text color in PDF documents. Modify the color of all text content.

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Add Stamps

Add stamps to PDF documents. Use preset or custom stamps for approval, review, and more.

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Remove Annotations

Remove annotations from PDF files. Delete comments, highlights, and markup.

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Fill PDF Form

Fill PDF forms online. Complete interactive PDF forms without printing.

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Form Creator

Create fillable PDF forms. Add text fields, checkboxes, and dropdowns to documents.

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Remove Blank Pages

Automatically detect and remove blank pages from PDF documents.

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PDF Reader

Free online PDF reader. View, navigate, zoom, rotate, and print PDF documents directly in your browser.

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