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 directly in your browser — completely free, with no upload, no sign-up and no watermark. Unlike most online editors, your document never leaves your device: every change happens locally on your computer or phone, so your private files stay private. Add text, images and shapes, sign documents, fill in forms and reorder pages in seconds, then download the edited PDF with nothing left behind on a server.
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Open or drop your PDF
Drag your PDF onto the page or click to choose a file. It loads instantly in your browser — there is no upload and no file-size limit.
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Add text, images and shapes
Use the toolbar to add text boxes, drop in images or logos, and draw rectangles, ellipses, lines or freehand marks anywhere on the page.
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Sign or fill in form fields
Add your signature by drawing or typing it, then place text over existing form fields to complete tenancy agreements, HMRC forms or job applications.
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Reorder or delete pages
Open the Pages panel to move pages up or down, or remove the ones you do not need before you export.
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Download the edited PDF
Click Download PDF and your finished file is saved straight to your device — no watermark, no account and no trace left online.
How to edit a PDF for free
Editing a PDF here takes seconds and costs nothing. Drop your file onto the page (or click to browse) and it opens immediately in your browser. From there you can:
- Add text anywhere on the page, choosing the size and colour you need.
- Insert images such as a logo, a stamp or a photo of a document.
- Draw shapes — rectangles, ellipses, lines or freehand annotations to highlight or redact.
- Sign the document by drawing or typing your signature.
- Reorder or delete pages from the Pages panel.
When you are finished, click Download PDF. There is no watermark, no sign-up and no daily limit — edit as many PDFs as you like.
Why editing in your browser matters
Most popular PDF editors — including iLovePDF, Smallpdf and Adobe Acrobat online — work by uploading your file to their servers, processing it remotely and sending it back. That means a copy of your document sits on a third party's infrastructure, often outside the UK.
This tool is different: your PDF is never uploaded. All editing runs locally in your browser, so the file stays on your device from start to finish. For anyone handling sensitive paperwork, that distinction matters under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 — the less personal data you transmit to third parties, the lower your risk and compliance burden.
It is especially useful for documents you would rather not send to a stranger's server, such as:
- Tenancy agreements and rental references
- HMRC and Self Assessment forms
- NHS and GP registration or referral forms
- Job applications, CVs and contracts
Edit PDF vs the competition
Free online editors usually come with strings attached. With iLovePDF and Smallpdf, your file is uploaded to their servers, free accounts hit file-size limits and feature restrictions, and you are pushed hard towards a paid premium plan. Smallpdf famously caps free users at around two tasks per day, and Adobe Acrobat locks most real editing behind a subscription.
Here there are no such catches:
- No upload — your file stays on your device.
- No daily caps — edit as many PDFs as you want.
- No file-size limit and no feature paywall.
- No watermark on the output.
- No sign-up or account required.
Signing and filling PDF forms
Electronic signatures are legally recognised in the UK under the Electronic Communications Act 2000 and the eIDAS framework retained in UK law, so a signature you add to a PDF here is valid for most everyday agreements. Draw your signature with a mouse or touchscreen, or type it, then drop it onto the page where it is needed.
You can also complete forms that lack interactive fields simply by placing text boxes over the blanks — handy for council forms, HMRC documents and application paperwork. Because everything runs in the browser, it works just as well on a phone or tablet, so you can sign and return a form on the move without printing anything.