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Make changes fast with Acrobat’s free online PDF editor. Edit text, add comments, fill & sign. Easy to use and secure.

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Best in class PDF editing from the makers of PDF. Trusted by millions.

Edit PDFs online for free with Adobe Acrobat.

Speed up your document workflows with our free PDF editor:

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Edit a PDF with comments.

Add sticky notes, suggest edits by replacing or adding text, and tag teammates to keep feedback clear and collaborative.

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Write or annotate with our PDF editor.

Add text boxes anywhere in your PDF with customizable fonts and formatting options.

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Mark up PDF docs with drawings.

Edit a PDF with freehand drawings, lines, or shapes in different colours and styles.

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Highlight important text.

Make text stand out by highlighting it in multiple colours. Or edit the PDF with a note for extra context.

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Fill and sign PDFs.

It’s easy to fill and sign docs digitally. Just fill out the form fields, check the boxes, and add a signature.

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Share PDFs with anyone.

Share a link to your editable PDF so anyone can easily view and collaborate on your document.

How to use our free PDF editor online

It’s easy to transform your PDF documents. Easily add comments or mark-ups by following these steps. Online editing is only available on desktop and web – not mobile.

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  • Click Select PDF File to upload your PDF to the editor. Choose the PDF you want to edit, or drag and drop a file into the drop zone to get started.
  • Once Acrobat uploads the file, sign in to your account to start to edit the PDF.
  • Get creative and update elements or create new ones. Use the toolbar to add text, sticky notes, highlights, drawings and more.
  • Once you’re finished with the PDF editor, download your annotated file or get a link to share it. You can transform your PDF to PPT, JPG, Word or Excel.
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Make the most of free PDF editing tools from Acrobat.

Do more with your PDFs online with free, trusted tools from Adobe Acrobat.

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Edit PDF documents fast

Our free online PDF editor lets you easily edit text, add sticky notes, highlight, draw and much more. Just upload a file and sign in to make annotations, then download or share it with friends or colleagues.

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Your trusted, free PDF editor

PDFs created in Acrobat have built-in security measures, so you can have confidence your documents are protected. To ensure your privacy, only files saved to your account are stored on Adobe servers.

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Compliance as standard

Compliance comes as standard with Adobe solutions. Our framework is flexible and can adapt to everchanging regulations.

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PDF security keeps your work safe

You can even add password security to your PDF files. Preserve sensitive information and prevent unauthorised access with PDF security.H3: Work online with reliable PDF tools.

As the inventor of the PDF format, Adobe offers the highest quality online tools designed to maintain the overall integrity of your files. So you can edit your PDFs with peace of mind that you won’t harm the file quality.

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Access free PDF editor tools from anywhere

Use our PDF tools across desktop devices and the web wherever you are. It couldn’t be easier to streamline workflows with Adobe.

More ways to work with PDFs

Try our online tools to convert, compress and merge PDF files - Acrobat can do it all.

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Questions? We have answers.

What tools can I use to edit a PDF online?

Our free PDF editor tools enable you to add text, annotations and drawings to PDF documents when you sign in. You can:

  • 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

If you need more advanced PDF editor tools, you can start an Adobe Acrobat Pro 7-day free trial on your desktop, mobile device or online. With Acrobat Pro for Mac or Windows, you can:

  • Edit a PDF to fix a typo, adjust fonts or add new content
  • Move, rotate, flip or add images (JPG, PNG and more)
  • Add bulleted or numbered lists
  • Insert page numbers or watermarks

Your Acrobat Pro free trial also lets you edit text in scans using optical character recognition (OCR) functionality, create PDFs from almost any file format, create PDF forms, sign PDFs with e-signatures, organise PDF pages, reduce file sizes, secure PDFs with passwords, redact PDF content, and convert PDFs to Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word documents using Acrobat PDF converter tools.

How do I add drawings to a PDF?

To add drawings to a PDF file, use the Acrobat free online PDF editor tool. Once you sign in, you can use the drawing tool to freehand draw anything you want, including lines, shapes and arrows in your preferred colours.

How do I share my edited PDF?

Once you’ve signed in and added your comments to a PDF, you'll be able to download the annotated file. You can also share a link to the file online, share the file with multiple reviewers to collect all feedback in one place, or share your PDF by email.

What is the best PDF editor?

The Adobe Acrobat PDF editor is completely free, making it one of the best online PDF editing options. It allows you to quickly and easily edit PDF files, whether you’re adding text, comments or drawings. You can easily annotate and share with friends and family once you’ve finished your edits. With no special skills required, everyone can use our online tools.

Is the Adobe PDF editor free?

Yes, Adobe Acrobat’s online PDF editor is free to use – you just need to sign in or create a free account. You can add text, highlight, sign forms and more. You can also get a free trial to Adobe Acrobat Pro to unlock more tools.
Can I use the PDF editor on Windows and Mac?
Yes, you can use the Adobe Acrobat PDF editor on both Windows and Mac desktops. You can also edit online in your browser.

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