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Annotate PDF Online Free – Draw, Highlight & Add Text

Draw, highlight, add text notes and images to PDF pages directly in your browser. Free PDF annotation tool — no upload, no signup, 100% private.

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Drop a PDF file here

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PDF saved with annotations!

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When to use Annotate PDF

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Document Review

Reviewing documents and adding comments, highlights, and notes for colleagues or clients

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Contract Markup

Marking up PDF contracts with questions or suggested changes before signing

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Key Passage Highlighting

Highlighting key passages in research papers, legal documents, or textbooks

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Presentation Feedback

Drawing attention to specific areas in a PDF for presentations or feedback sessions

How to Annotate PDF — Step by Step

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Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF or browse to select it

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Use the annotation toolbar

Select tools like highlight, underline, draw, rectangle, or text note from the toolbar

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Annotate on the page

Click and drag on the page to create highlights, shapes, or freehand drawings. Click to place text notes

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Adjust annotations

Move, resize, or change colors of existing annotations using the selection tool

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Save and download

Click “Save” to embed all annotations into a new PDF and download it

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I undo an annotation?

Yes, you can remove individual annotations using the delete/eraser tool, or clear all annotations and start over.

Are my annotations saved in the PDF?

Yes, annotations are permanently rendered into the PDF when you save. They become part of the document content and will be visible to anyone viewing the PDF.

Can I collaborate with others in real-time?

No, this tool is designed for individual use. To share annotations, save the annotated PDF and send it to collaborators.

📋 Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes, the annotation tool works on mobile browsers, though touch-based drawing may be less precise than using a mouse or stylus.

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