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Add text notes onto a PDF

Place a text overlay on the first page or every page when you need a visible note without reopening the source file.

Text overlay controls

Add a visible note to the first page or every page by choosing the text, placement, and size.

Accepted files

1 PDF

Editing mode

Text overlays

Output

1 edited PDF

Add an overlay note

This editing flow is designed for text overlays, labels, and review callouts without rewriting the original PDF content.

Drop a PDF here

Add a text note overlay to your PDF.

Use Edit PDF online in a steadier workflow

Place a text overlay on the first page or every page when you need a visible note without reopening the source file.

Add a text note overlay to a PDF with simple placement controls. Common next steps include Watermark PDF, Page Numbers, Sign PDF so the document can move cleanly through the rest of your stack.

Where it helps most

  • Adds text overlays server-side.
  • Lets you choose position, size, and page coverage.
  • Helpful for review notes, labels, and callouts.

Why use Edit PDF online

  • Adds text overlays server-side.
  • Lets you choose position, size, and page coverage.
  • Helpful for review notes, labels, and callouts.

How to use Edit PDF

Step 1

Upload one PDF.

Step 2

Enter the note text and placement settings.

Step 3

Download the edited PDF.

Edit PDF specs and limits

Accepted files
1 PDF
Editing mode
Text overlays
Output
1 edited PDF

Edit PDF FAQ

Can I edit existing PDF text directly?

No. This build adds new text overlays rather than rewriting the original document text.

Can I add shapes or images?

Not yet. The current editing flow focuses on text notes only.

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