Three straightforward steps
- Choose or paste the input requested by this tool.
- Configure the options and run the operation locally.
- Review and download or copy the result.
PDF TOOL
Edit PDF
Add text, rectangles, lines, freehand marks and images as overlays on an existing PDF page.
ON-DEVICESelected input is processed in this browser.
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The selected input stays under your control
On-device processing means the input is handled by browser APIs on the device running this page. Closing or refreshing the page normally clears the active in-memory working session.
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Place text, shapes, freehand marks or an image over an existing page and save a new PDF.
How to use it
- Choose a PDF and select the target page.
- Choose an overlay type and configure its placement.
- Apply the overlay, download the copy and verify the page.
Supported input
- Readable PDF documents
- PNG or JPG overlay images and basic Latin text
Worked example
Add a correction note and a highlighted rectangle to page two of a review copy.
Limitations
- This overlays content; it does not edit or reflow existing PDF text.
- Coordinate placement may require adjustment because PDF origins start at the bottom-left.
Troubleshooting
- Use smaller coordinates if an overlay falls outside the page.
- Use PNG for overlay artwork that requires transparency.
Tool-specific questions
Can it change existing words?
No. It adds new content above the existing page.
Can I make several edits?
Apply and download one configured overlay at a time in this initial editor.
Before you process
Can I use this edit pdf online without uploading my input?
Yes. This tool is labelled On-device, so the selected input is processed in your browser and is not sent to a ForgeMyFile processing API.
What happens if the browser cannot process it?
The tool shows a readable error and stops. It does not silently fall back to a cloud upload.
Why can performance differ between devices?
The browser is doing the work locally, so speed and practical file size depend on available memory, CPU and browser capabilities.