Free PDF editor

Our free PDF editor gives you everything you need to make quick, professional edits directly in your browser.

Once signed in, you can:

• Add text boxes or sticky notes anywhere on the page

• Highlight, underline, or strike through existing text

• Use the drawing tool to mark up sections with arrows, shapes, or handwritten notes

These core tools are ideal for reviewing PDFs, adding feedback, and making updates without downloading any software.

For more advanced editing - like modifying existing text, adjusting fonts, inserting images, or editing scanned files - you can try Adobe Acrobat Pro free for seven days. This gives you access to powerful desktop and mobile features, including:

• Full PDF text and image editing

• OCR (optical character recognition) for editing scans

• Inserting page numbers, watermarks, and headers

• Converting PDFs into Word, Excel, or PowerPoint

• Creating fillable PDF forms and secure documents

• Signing PDFs with e-signatures

• Rearranging and organising PDF pages

• Reducing file sizes

• Securing PDFs with passwords

Once you've finished editing your file with our online PDF editor, sharing your work is simple. After adding text, comments, or annotations:

• Download the updated PDF to your device

• Or create a secure, shareable link that allows others to review or comment

Using link-based sharing is perfect for collaborative reviews, allowing multiple people to view and comment on the same version of a file - all without sending large attachments or losing track of versions.

Yes. With Acrobat’s online PDF tools, you can apply password protection to your PDF in just a few steps. This ensures that only authorised recipients can open and view your content.

• Upload your PDF file

• Set and confirm your password

• Apply protection and download the secured file

This is a fast, effective way to keep your information private - especially useful for contracts, applications, and internal business documents.

You can use Adobe Acrobat’s Chrome extension to edit PDFs directly in your browser. Here’s how:

• Add the Acrobat extension from the Chrome Web Store

• Enable it via More Tools > Extensions

• Click the Acrobat icon in your toolbar and upload a PDF

• Use tools like Add Text, Highlight, and Draw to edit or annotate the file

This makes it easy to access Adobe’s PDF editor from any page without switching tabs or apps.

Absolutely. Unlike some third-party editors, Adobe ensures all uploaded files are encrypted and securely stored. You’re working within a trusted ecosystem - from the company that created the PDF format.

Whether you're editing confidential documents, reviewing sensitive materials, or sharing contracts, your files remain private and protected with Adobe.

Many free tools offer basic PDF editing, but they often lack reliability, security, or functionality. Adobe Acrobat’s online PDF editor provides:

• Trusted brand security and data encryption

• Accurate formatting with no file corruption

• Access to advanced tools through a free trial of Acrobat Pro

• Seamless integration with the broader Acrobat ecosystem

With Adobe, you get peace of mind, precision, and scalability.

Our free online PDF editor does not include OCR (text recognition for scans), but you can access this powerful feature through the Acrobat Pro free trial. This lets you:

• Detect and edit text in scanned files

• Search within scanned documents

• Convert scans into fully editable PDFs

Yes - that’s the power of Acrobat’s free online PDF editor. You can:

• Open your browser

• Upload a PDF

• Start editing, commenting, or filling out forms immediately

No desktop software or extensions required. Everything runs securely in the cloud.

Adobe’s free tool covers essential features like:

• Adding and formatting text

• Annotating with highlights, comments, and drawings

• Filling in and signing forms

If you need deeper control - like changing original content, editing scanned PDFs, or exporting to Microsoft Office formats - try Acrobat Pro free for seven days.

Yes, collaboration is built in. After editing your PDF, share a link with reviewers who can:

• Add comments

• Reply to existing notes

• Access the latest version in one place

It’s a streamlined way to gather feedback without email attachments or file confusion.

Yes. While the free online PDF editor works best in desktop browsers, you can also access Acrobat’s editing tools on mobile through the Adobe Acrobat Reader app, which allows for:

• Viewing and signing documents

• Adding comments and highlights

• Syncing files across devices

For full editing capabilities, download the mobile app or try Acrobat Pro for advanced tools.