Is the PDF editor free?

Yes, the online PDF editor is available directly in your browser without installing desktop software.

Will the original PDF be changed?

No. The tool creates a new edited PDF copy, while your original file remains untouched.

Edit PDF

Open a PDF, add text, shapes, highlights, signatures and images visually, then save a new edited copy online.

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Drag & drop your file here, or click to browse

PDF (.pdf)

Maximum file size: 20MB

Step Upload

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Step Annotate

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Step Save

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Next steps

Use this checklist to turn a new account into a repeatable workflow.

Account

Complete your first signed-in task

Process at least one file while logged in so your workspace history and metrics start filling in.

Account

Decide if you need Pro limits

Upgrade when you need higher quotas, API access, or a cleaner team workflow.

Pricing

Create an API key

Pro users can generate API keys to connect document processing to internal tools or customer flows.

Get an API key

What This Tool Does

Edit PDF files online by adding text, shapes, highlights, links, notes, signatures, and images. Create a new edited copy while keeping the original PDF untouched.

How to Use It

Upload your PDF file.
Use the visual toolbar to add or edit elements on the page.
Move between pages and adjust your content visually.
Save and download the edited PDF copy.

Why Use Our Edit PDF?

Add text, shapes, signatures, notes, and images
Edit visually page by page
Original PDF is never modified
Works directly in your browser
Ideal for fast document markup and updates

Common Use Cases

Adding notes and comments to a PDF
Signing and annotating contracts
Highlighting important document sections
Placing logos, screenshots, or illustrations on a PDF
Preparing a client-ready edited PDF without desktop software

Professional PDF Document Guidelines & Workflows

Portable Document Format (PDF) is the global standard for capturing and sending electronic documents in their exactly intended format. Understanding how to manage file dimensions, compression parameters, and security keys helps protect intellectual property and improve team productivity.

Balancing File Size and Image Resolution

Compressing PDF documents is essential for meeting email attachments and portal upload limits. However, aggressive compression can render small text and high-detail charts unreadable. Our tools use advanced optimization algorithms to discard redundant metadata and downsample images without compromising print readability. For office files and text-heavy sheets, standard compression yields maximum size reduction with zero visual degradation.

Securing Sensitive Corporate Documents

Before uploading and sharing corporate PDFs, apply robust encryption layers. Protecting files with password encryption restricts unauthorized viewing, while watermark layers prevent content stealing. When working with locked documents you own, decrypting them first simplifies collaborative edits. At Dociva, file privacy is handled automatically: files are decrypted and processed inside secure, isolated environments and fully removed from our servers within 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can add new text boxes and visually edit the text elements you place in the editor. Support for deeper editing of existing PDF text is being expanded carefully.