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How to Add Text to a PDF

4 min read · Updated October 2026

Sometimes you only need to write something on a PDF: APPROVED, a reference number or a short note. You do not need a big editor for that.

Try it now: Add Text to PDF

Free, no sign up, and the file stays on your device.

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How to add text

  • Open Add Text to PDF and add your file.
  • Type your text. You can use more than one line.
  • Choose one of nine positions, the size, bold and the colour.
  • Choose all pages, odd pages, even pages or your own page numbers, then download.

Good uses

  • An APPROVED or DRAFT label.
  • A file number on every page.
  • A short note on the first page only.
  • A name on each page of a printout.

Good to know

  • The text is added on top of the page and cannot be moved later, so keep your original.
  • Only English letters, numbers and common symbols are supported for now.
  • For a large diagonal word over the whole page, use Add Watermark instead.

Frequently asked questions

Can I click on the page to place the text?

Not yet. You choose one of nine positions, which covers corners, edges and the centre.

Is my file uploaded?

No. The work happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.

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