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Need to add a label, note, or caption to a PDF? Upload your file, click anywhere on the page to drop your text, customize the font and color, and download the updated PDF instantly. Everything happens in your browser — no software, no account, no watermarks.
How to Add Text to a PDF Online
- Upload your PDF — Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file into the tool.
- Enable placement mode — Click the "Click to Place Text on PDF" button in the panel on the right.
- Configure your text — Type your text, then choose a font, font size, and color before placing.
- Click on the PDF — Click anywhere on the page preview to drop your text at that exact location. Repeat to add more text items across any page.
- Download your file — Click "Download PDF" to save your updated PDF with all text additions included.
Why Use Flipper File to Add Text to a PDF?
- Completely free — No subscription, no trial period, and no watermarks added to your document.
- No login required — Start adding text immediately without creating an account.
- Click-to-place precision — Click anywhere on the PDF preview to position your text exactly where you need it.
- Multiple text items — Add as many text labels, notes, or annotations as you need across any page of the document.
- Font and color control — Choose from standard PDF fonts (Helvetica, Times, Courier) and set any font size or color.
- Your files stay private — All processing happens locally in your browser. Your PDF is never sent to a server.
- Works on any device — Use it on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android — any modern browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add text to a specific location on my PDF?
After uploading your PDF, click the "Click to Place Text on PDF" button to enter placement mode. Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Click anywhere on the page preview to drop your text at that exact spot. You can add as many text items as you need before downloading.
Can I add text to multiple pages?
Yes. Use the Previous/Next page buttons to navigate between pages. You can add text items to any or all pages of your PDF, and all of them will be included when you download the final file.
What fonts are available?
The tool supports standard PDF fonts: Helvetica, Helvetica Bold, Helvetica Italic, Times Roman, Times Bold, Times Italic, Courier, and Courier Bold. These fonts are built into the PDF format and will render consistently across all PDF viewers.
Can I change the font size and color?
Yes. Before placing text, use the Font Size field to set the point size (6–144pt) and the color picker to choose any text color.
Can I add multiple lines of text at once?
Yes. The text input field supports line breaks, so you can type multiple lines and they will all be placed as a block at the location you click.
Can I remove a text item after placing it?
Yes. Each placed text item appears both as a visible marker on the PDF preview and as a chip in the "Added Text Items" list. Click the × on any marker or list item to remove it before downloading.
Will the text be selectable in the final PDF?
Yes. Text added using this tool is embedded as real PDF text, not an image overlay, so it is selectable and searchable in PDF readers.
Is my PDF secure when I use this tool?
Completely. Your PDF never leaves your device. All processing is handled by your browser using the pdf-lib library. Nothing is uploaded to Flipper File's servers.