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Type on a PDF Document

Free • No Signup • No Watermark • Private by default

Fill forms, add text boxes, and complete documents neatly — straight in your browser. Upload a PDF, type where you need, then download instantly.

Start — Type on PDFHow it works
Client-side editor (private by default) No watermark downloads OCR available for scanned PDFs
  • Type on a PDF document online — add text boxes anywhere
  • No signup, no watermark — export instantly
  • Private by default (client-side editor)
  • Works for forms, applications, invoices, contracts, school documents
  • If your PDF is scanned, OCR can make text selectable/searchable

Drop a PDF or document here

Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Images are converted automatically.

Accepted: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, CSV, JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP Client-side No watermark

If your PDF is a scan (image-only) and you want searchable text, run OCR first — then type or edit more easily.

When people need to type on a PDF

The intent behind “type on PDF document” is usually urgent: forms, applications, and signatures. This page is built to get you from upload → typed PDF → download in minutes.

Fill out a PDF form (typed, not handwritten)

Add text boxes to complete forms neatly so they’re readable and professional.

Add missing info to a PDF

Type dates, names, invoice totals, addresses, or short notes without recreating the document.

Type on a scanned PDF (image-based)

If the PDF is a scan, you can still type on top. If you want selectable text/search, run OCR first.

Type and sign in one flow

Fill a contract, then sign it — without printing and scanning.

How to type on a PDF (3 steps)

  1. 1) Upload your PDF

    Use the upload box to open your file inside the browser editor.

  2. 2) Add a text box and type

    Select the Text tool, click where you want to type, then type. Resize and reposition the text box as needed.

  3. 3) Download the updated PDF

    Export instantly. No signup, no watermark.

Scanned PDF vs editable PDF (don’t waste time)

If your PDF has selectable text

You can usually click and edit or add new text cleanly. Great for digital PDFs created from Word/Google Docs.

If your PDF is scanned (image-only)

You can still type on top, but the original text won’t become editable unless you run OCR.

Type on PDF — FAQs

How do I type on a PDF document online for free?
Upload your PDF using the box above. In the editor, choose the Text tool to add a text box, click where you want to type, then download the updated PDF. No signup and no watermark.
Can I type on a scanned PDF?
Yes — you can type on top of a scanned PDF. If you want the scanned text to become selectable/searchable, use OCR PDF first.
Do you upload my PDF to your servers?
By default, editing runs locally in your browser so your file stays on your device. If a workflow requires upload, it should be indicated before you proceed.
Can I type on a PDF on iPhone or Android?
Yes — this works in modern browsers (Safari/Chrome). Upload the PDF, add text, and export the updated file.
Can I sign after typing?
Yes — after typing, you can sign the PDF and download instantly.
Why can’t I edit existing PDF text?
Some PDFs contain selectable text you can edit, but scanned PDFs are images. For scans, use OCR or type new text boxes on top.

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