Edit PDF

Add text, images, shapes and signatures to your PDF — free, in your browser, with no upload and no sign-up.

Drop a PDF here or click to choose a file

Edited in your browser — no upload, no file-size limit

Your PDF never leaves your device — all editing happens locally in your browser. No upload, no privacy risk.

Edit any PDF straight from your browser — completely free. Add text, images, shapes and signatures, fill in form fields and reorder or delete pages without installing software. There is no upload, no watermark and no sign-up: your file is processed entirely on your own device, so nothing is ever sent to a server.

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    Open your PDF

    Drag a PDF into the editor or click to choose a file from your device. It loads instantly in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

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    Add text, images and shapes

    Use the toolbar to drop in text boxes, insert images or logos, and draw rectangles, ellipses and lines to highlight or redact content.

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    Sign or fill in form fields

    Type or draw your signature and place it where you need it, then type directly onto the page to complete any PDF form.

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    Reorder or delete pages

    Use the Pages panel to move pages up or down, or remove pages you no longer need before you save.

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    Download your edited PDF

    Click Download PDF to save the finished file back to your device — no watermark, no account required.

How to edit a PDF for free

Editing a PDF here takes just a few moments and costs nothing. Drop your PDF into the editor or click to choose a file, and it opens straight away in your browser. From the toolbar you can add text boxes anywhere on the page, insert images and logos, and draw rectangles, ellipses or lines to highlight, box or black out content.

Double-click any text to edit it, change the colour, thickness or font size from the property panel, and drag elements to reposition them. When you are happy, use the Pages panel to reorder or delete pages, then click Download PDF to save the result. There is no watermark stamped on the page and no account to create — what you see is what you get.

Why in-browser editing protects your privacy

Most popular PDF tools — iLovePDF, Smallpdf and Adobe Acrobat online among them — work by uploading your document to their servers, many of which sit overseas. Once a file leaves your device you are trusting a third party with whatever it contains, and you lose control of where copies are stored.

This editor is different: everything happens locally in your browser, so your PDF never leaves your computer. That matters under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, which set expectations around how personal information is handled and disclosed. Keeping documents on-device sidesteps the risk of sending sensitive details across borders.

It is especially useful for the paperwork Australians deal with every day — ATO and myGov forms, tax return documents, rental and tenancy applications, and Services Australia forms for Centrelink and Medicare. All of these contain personal information you would rather not hand to an unknown server.

How we beat iLovePDF and Smallpdf

iLovePDF uploads your files before you can edit them, applies file-size limits on the free tier, restricts some features behind a paywall and steadily nudges you toward a premium plan. Smallpdf caps free users at roughly two tasks per day before asking you to subscribe.

Our editor removes all of those barriers. There is no upload, so your file stays private and there is no file-size ceiling. There are no daily caps — edit as many PDFs as you like. There is no watermark on your finished document, and there is no account to create. You get the full toolset for free, every time.

Signing and filling PDF forms in Australia

Electronic signatures are recognised in Australia under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999, which means a PDF you sign in your browser can be just as valid as one signed with a pen for most everyday documents. You can draw your signature with a mouse or touchscreen, or type your name and place it exactly where it is needed.

The same text tools let you complete government and business forms — fill in fields, tick boxes and add dates without printing anything. Because the editor runs in the browser, it works on both desktop and mobile, so you can sign a tenancy agreement on your phone or finish a myGov form on your laptop.

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free to edit a PDF?
Yes. You can edit PDF files free with no sign-up, no subscription and no watermark on the finished document. Every tool is available at no cost.
Is this a full PDF editor online?
It is a complete PDF editor online that runs in your browser. You can add text, images and shapes, sign documents, fill forms and reorder pages without installing anything.
How do I add text to a PDF?
Select the Text tool, click where you want the text and start typing. You can change the colour, font size and position, and double-click any text to edit it later.
Can I annotate a PDF?
Yes. Use the rectangle, ellipse, line and draw tools to annotate a PDF — highlight sections, box content, add notes or black out information you want to hide.
How do I fill in a PDF form?
Use the Text tool to type directly onto the form fields, then add dates or ticks where needed. To fill a PDF form, just place text where the blanks are and download the completed file.
Can I sign a PDF online?
Yes. Choose the Sign tool to draw or type your signature, position it on the page and save. Signing a PDF this way is valid under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 for most documents.