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How to edit a PDF with Adobe

It’s easy to edit a PDF with our online PDF editor. Just follow these simple steps:

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  • Click the Select a file button or drag and drop a file into the box with the dotted line.
  • Once the file is uploaded, sign in to edit and add comments.
  • Select the toolbar to add in text, sticky notes, drawings, highlights and more.
  • Download or share your finished piece.

Try our free online PDF editor today

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Quickly edit PDF documents

With our online PDF editor, you can add:

  • Text
  • Sticky notes
  • Highlights
  • Drawings

And so much more to your PDFs with ease. To get started, upload your file and sign in. Once your document is ready, simply download it or share with others.

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Add text and comments

With our online PDF editing tool, you can add text boxes with comments as well as sticky notes and highlights. It even gives you the option to strike and underline text, too.

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Draw on your PDF file

Easily add drawings to your document with our PDF editing tool. Simply sign in and use the drawing tool to freehand draw whatever you want.

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Drive document reviews

Other people can easily add comments to your documents, too. Simply share the file with others then @mention reviewers and respond to their comments.

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Compatible with any browser

Our online PDF editor is compatible with any web browser, including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. It also works on any operating system, including Mac, Windows, and Linux.

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Use our free PDF editor with confidence

Adobe invented the PDF document, so you know you can trust in us. Annotate your PDF files with confidence using our free online PDF edit tool.

Questions? We have answers.

What tools can I use to edit a PDF online?

With the Adobe Acrobat free online PDF editor, you can add text, annotations, drawings and much more to your PDFs with ease. Simply sign in to get started then add text boxes or sticky notes. Highlight, strike-through or underline important text, or freehand using the drawing tool.

For more advanced PDF editing tools, try Adobe Acrobat Pro. The tool is free for seven days and you can use it on your desktop, mobile, or online.

Key features of Adobe Acrobat Pro for Mac or Windows include:

  • Edit PDF text – change fonts, fix typos or add more text
  • Edit images – move, rotate, flip, or add new images
  • Add bullet points or numbered lists
  • Add page numbers or watermarks
How do I add drawings to a PDF?
To add drawings to your PDF file, you can use the Adobe Acrobat online PDF editor tool for free. Simply use the freehand draw tool to create anything you'd like, including shapes, arrows and more. You can also change the colour to suit your preferences.
How do I share my edited PDF?
It's easy to share an edited PDF file with the Adobe Acrobat online PDF edit tool. Simply sign in, then add your comments to the PDF. Once you're done, share the file with multiple reviewers to gather feedback in one place, or share an online link to the file with others. You can also share your PDF by email.
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