How to edit PDF files online
Easily add comments or mark-ups to a PDF online by following these steps. Online editing available on desktop and web and does not include mobile.
- Choose a PDF to edit by clicking the Select a file button above or drag and drop a file into the upload area.
- Once Acrobat uploads the file, sign in to use editing tools.
- Use the toolbar to add text, sticky notes, highlights, drawings, and more.
- Download or share your edited PDF instantly.
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Our online PDF editor lets you edit PDFs quickly by adding text, sticky notes, highlights, drawings, and more. Simply upload a file, sign in, edit, and download your updated document.
Add text and comments online
Use Adobe Acrobat PDF editing tools to add text boxes with your comments. You can also add sticky notes and highlight, strike through, or underline content.
Draw on your PDF file
It’s easy to add drawings to your PDF using our free online tool. After signing in, use the drawing tool to freehand draw anything, including circles and arrows.
Speed up document reviews
Enable faster document collaboration by allowing others to add comments to your PDF file online. Share the file, mention reviewers with @mentions, and reply to their feedback directly.
Use with any browser
You can use our online PDF editor in any web browser, such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox. It also works on any operating system, including Mac, Windows and Linux.
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Adobe invented the PDF format. Share your comments with confidence by using our free Edit PDF online tool to annotate your files.
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Our PDF editor tools let you add text, annotations, and drawings to documents when you sign in:
- Add text boxes or sticky notes anywhere in the file
- Highlight, strike through, or underline content
- Use the drawing tool to freehand draw whatever you want
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- Edit PDF text to fix a typo, change fonts, or add new content
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