Add text to a PDF — free, in your browser
Need to drop a note, a label or a correction onto a PDF page? Type it, pick the page and position, and it's stamped on. No upload, no account.
What we found testing it
We added 'DRAFT v2' at the top-right of page 1 (x≈500, y≈760 on a US-Letter page) in red 14pt — it landed exactly where we aimed. On a second run we placed a correction note near a figure on page 3. Both survived opening in multiple readers. Coordinates are in points (72pt = 1 inch) measured from the bottom-left corner.
How to use it
- Open the Add Text to PDF tool above and choose your PDF.
- Enter the page number and your text.
- Set the X (from left) and Y (from bottom) position in points, the font size, and a color.
- Click Add text to PDF — the file with your text stamped on downloads.
- Open it; if the position is off, tweak X/Y and repeat (positions are from the bottom-left corner, 72pt = 1 inch).
Stamp, not reflow
This tool adds new text as a layer on top of the page at fixed coordinates. It does not move or rewrap existing text, and it can't change words that are already in the file — for that you'd need a desktop PDF editor. Think 'add a label or note', not 'rewrite the page'.
FAQ
Is adding text free and private?
Yes. The file never leaves your browser; no account, no upload.
Where do X and Y start from?
The bottom-left corner of the page. 72 points = 1 inch. Increase X to move right, increase Y to move up.
Can I change existing text in the PDF?
No — this stamps new text. To alter existing words, use a full PDF editor.
What if my text lands in the wrong spot?
Note the offset and adjust X/Y, then run again. Small nudges of 10–20pt are usually enough.
Can I add text to every page?
This tool targets one page per run. Repeat for each page, or add the same text to each page by running once per page number.
Which fonts and colors?
A standard PDF sans-serif at the size you choose, in any color from the picker.