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PDF Editor
Visually edit a PDF in your browser: add text, highlights, drawings, images or a signature, apply a watermark, header or footer, rotate pages and download a new copy.
- 100% local
- Instant
- Free
- No account
- Works offline
Your files are processed locally in your browser and are never sent to our servers.
Use hand mode to browse the PDF without changing it, then choose an action. The general editor exposes every action from the shared component so groups, ordering and duplicates can be reviewed.
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Recommended size: up to 100 MB
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Why use this tool?
Import your PDF, make several visual changes in one place, then download a new copy. Processing stays local in your browser.
Smart processing
Process PDF documents easily with operations suited to their structure.
Supported formats
Imported PDF files and downloadable results depending on the selected operation.
Save time
Get a clean, ready-to-use result in seconds without installing software or configuring a complex workflow.
Fonctionnement
How does this tool work?
Browse with the hand mode, zoom or switch to fullscreen, then choose the action you need: text, highlight, shape, image, drawing or signature, watermark, header, footer or rotation. Move and adjust added elements, use undo or redo when needed, then download the finished PDF.
Use cases
Annotate and complete a PDF
Add text, highlights, shapes, images, a drawing or a signature without rebuilding the document.
Prepare a document for sharing
Combine several visual edits, a watermark, header, footer or rotation before generating a new copy.
Work locally
The PDF stays on your device while you edit it.
Guide
How to use this tool
- 1
Import
Select the PDF to edit.
- 2
Edit
Browse the document, then add, move and adjust the visual elements you need.
- 3
Check and download
Review the final rendering and download a new copy of the PDF.
Tips and best practices
- Keep the original file until you have checked the result.
- Use the hand mode on mobile to scroll without creating an annotation.
- Use fullscreen for complex documents.
- To permanently remove sensitive information, use secure redaction rather than a simple opaque shape.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Editing is designed to stay local in the browser.
Is the original file modified?
No. A new copy is generated.
Can I rewrite existing PDF text like in a word processor?
No. The editor can add and position text, but it does not rewrite native text already present in the PDF like a word processor.
How can I browse without editing?
Select the hand mode. Touch gestures then navigate and scroll the document without creating an annotation.
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