Free Add Text to PDF
Add text on any page at any position. Pick font size, color, opacity, and rotation. Click on the preview to place it, or type exact X and Y. 100% browser-based — your PDF never leaves your device.
Write Text on Any PDF Page
Drop your PDF, type your text, set size and color, click on the preview or type X and Y, then download. 100% in your browser.
Note: The tool uses the standard Helvetica font. Position is measured in points from the bottom-left corner (1 point = 1/72 inch). For big centered stamps on every page, use the PDF Watermark tool.
Click, drop, or paste a PDF
Supports any PDF. You can also paste a copied PDF with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac). Your file never leaves your device.
Why Pick Our Add Text to PDF Tool
Full control, real privacy, click-to-place preview. No signup, no watermark, no limits. 100% browser-based.
Fast Text Add
Type your text, pick size and color, click on the preview where you want the text. Get the new PDF in seconds. No waiting, no queue.
100% Private
Your PDF never leaves your device. pdf-lib does all the work inside your browser. No uploads, no tracking, no copies.
Full Control
Set the text, font size (8-72pt), color, opacity, rotation, and exact X and Y position. Place text precisely on any page.
Click to Place
See a live preview of the page. Click anywhere on it to place the text right there. Or type exact X and Y coordinates in points.
Add Text to a PDF in 3 Steps
1. Upload Your PDF
Click to pick a PDF, drag and drop, or paste from your clipboard. The tool shows a live preview of the first page. Your file stays on your device.
2. Type Text and Pick Options
Type your text, pick a font size (8-72pt), color, opacity, rotation, and the page to add it on. Type X and Y or click on the preview to place it.
3. Add Text and Download
Click "Add Text". pdf-lib draws your text on the page with your exact settings. Click Download and the new PDF saves to your device.
Add Text to Any PDF Page
From small notes to brand labels — place text precisely on any page.
Add Notes
Add a small note to a PDF page — a comment, a reminder, or a quick fix — without changing the original text.
Label Pages
Add a "Page 1 of 10" label, a "DRAFT" stamp, or a section name on any page. Place it in any corner or center.
Add a Date
Stamp the date a document was signed or approved. The text stays on the page forever, in any color and size.
Add a Signature
Type your name in a script-like color and size to fake a signature. Or add a tagline like "Approved by Jane Doe".
Position Precisely
Need the text at exactly X=72, Y=36? Type those numbers in. Perfect for forms, watermarks, or precise placement.
Add a Brand
Add your website name or company name to the bottom corner of every page. Free branding for slide decks and ebooks.
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Common Questions
Is the add text to PDF tool free?
Yes. 100% free. No signup, no account, no watermark, no daily limit. Add text to one PDF or a hundred — same free price forever.
How does the add text to PDF tool work?
The tool loads your PDF inside your browser using the pdf-lib JavaScript library. You type your text, pick a font size, color, opacity, and rotation, then choose a page. The tool calls page.drawText() with your settings on the page you pick, then saves the result. Nothing is sent to a server.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Your PDF never leaves your device. All text drawing happens inside your browser using pdf-lib. There is no upload, no server copy, no tracking. 100% private.
How do I position the text on the page?
Two ways. Type X and Y in the inputs (in points from the bottom-left corner — 1 point is 1/72 inch), or click on the live preview image to place the text exactly where you want it. The X and Y inputs update when you click.
How is this different from the watermark tool?
The watermark tool stamps one piece of text on every page in a preset position with a big centered look. This tool lets you place text precisely on one page (or every page) at exact X and Y coordinates, with full control over font size, color, opacity, and rotation. Use the watermark tool for "DRAFT" or "CONFIDENTIAL" stamps. Use this tool for notes, labels, dates, signatures, or precise text placement.
What font does the tool use?
The tool uses the standard Helvetica font that pdf-lib embeds by default. This is a clean sans-serif font that works for almost any use. Custom fonts are not supported yet because they would require uploading the font file to your browser first.
Can I add text on more than one page?
Yes. Pick "All Pages" to add the same text on every page at the same X and Y position, or "Specific Page" to add it on only one page. You can run the tool multiple times on the result if you want different text on different pages.
Can I add text to a password-protected PDF?
No. The tool cannot open or read password-protected PDFs. Remove the password in your PDF reader first, save a copy without a password, and then add text to that copy here.
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