CtrlPDF

Edit PDF

Add text, draw, highlight, and annotate your PDF.

Select PDF files

or drop PDFs here

100% Free & Browser-Based

Free Online PDF Editor

Add text, draw, highlight paragraphs, insert images, and fill out forms directly in your browser without Adobe Acrobat.

01Step 1

Upload PDF

Select a PDF file from your device or drop it directly into the editor interface.

02Step 2

Annotate, Type & Draw

Use the interactive toolbar to insert custom text boxes, freehand pen markings, colorful highlights, or graphic stamps.

03Step 3

Download Edited Document

Click 'Save & Download' to export your modified PDF with all vector annotations permanently embedded.

Why Users Choose CtrlPDF for Edit PDF Online

Built for security, speed, and privacy with zero installation needed.

Zero Server Retention

Documents are processed in volatile memory and purged automatically and permanently after processing.

Sub-Second Performance

High-performance processing engines convert and transform files with zero queue delays.

Works Across All Devices

Use seamlessly on any modern web browser across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

256-Bit TLS Encryption

Enterprise-grade encryption secures your files during transit and memory processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our Edit PDF Online online utility.

Our editor allows you to add new text, annotate, whiteout/redact, highlight, and insert signatures. To completely rewrite original text with reflowable layout, convert the document using our PDF to Word tool first.

Frequently paired document actions on CtrlPDF.

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