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Free Online PDF Editor

Edit your PDFs for free on any device. Easily add text, shapes, images, highlights, sticky notes, and more with one of the world’s most used online PDF editors.

  • Free PDF editing across Mac, Windows, and mobile
  • No installation required
  • TLS encryption ensures your PDFs are safe

Edit Your PDFs The Easy Way

Document work shouldn’t be hard. That’s why we’ve simplified PDF editing, so you can have the freedom and flexibility to do anything you want with your professional documents.

Fast and Powerful PDF Editing

When we say ‘edit,’ we really mean ‘edit.’ Add new text, edit existing text, highlight, draw, insert shapes and images. Whatever you need, we’ve got it. So simple to use, no setup or onboarding needed.

Smallpdf's online PDF editor with text, image, shape, and markup tools

Document Organization at a Glance

Use the Organize mode to rearrange, merge, extract, or split your edited PDF documents. With a host of file-type export options, save your document in any format you like.

Rearrange, merge, extract, and split PDF pages with Smallpdf's Organizer

Quick to Save, Easy to Share

Done editing your PDF? Simply save your edited file to Smallpdf, your device, or any of our connected apps, such as Dropbox or Google Drive, or share it with a quick download link.

Save edited PDFs to Dropbox or Google Drive, or share via download link
How to edit a PDF in Smallpdf's free online PDF editor

How To Edit a PDF for Free

  1. Import or drag & drop your PDF file to our free editor.
  2. Add text, images, shapes, markups, and e-signatures as desired.
  3. Organize document pages if needed.
  4. Click to “Export” your file as a PDF or other file type.
  5. Download your edited PDF when ready.

Free PDF editing—Quick & Easy

  • Edit PDFs instantly — no learning curve or onboarding required

    Powerful Tools—Zero Training

    An online PDF editor so simple, you and your team won’t need to read or learn anything to get started. Just upload your file and start editing.

  • Convert edited PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or JPG on any device

    Easily Switch Tools & File Types

    Quickly navigate between 40+ other PDF tools, compress or export your file into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or JPG.

  • Edit PDF files on Android and iOS with the Smallpdf mobile app

    Edit PDFs on the Move

    Never work at a desk again. Edit your files on the move with the Smallpdf Mobile App, available for Android and iOS.

  • GDPR-compliant PDF editor — personal data handled according to EU regulations

    GDPR Compliance

    We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring we manage your personal data correctly.

  • Smallpdf is an ISO/IEC 27001 certified platform for safe and secure PDF editing

    ISO/IEC 27001 Certification

    We are audited annually for our ISO/IEC 27001 certification, a mark that assures the safety and security of your information.

  • Smallpdf provides TLS-encrypted file transfers keep your PDFs secure during editing

    File Transfer Encryption

    Smallpdf’s TLS encryption keeps your PDFs secure, whether you’re editing them or using our other online tools.

PDF Editing FAQs

  • Can I edit PDFs for free?

    With a free account, you can add text, images, highlights, and drawings to your PDFs, as well as organize your documents. Direct PDF text editing requires a Pro subscription, which you can try with a 7-day free trial.

  • Can I get licenses for my whole team?

    Smallpdf is an ideal solution for teams and businesses that need to edit PDF documents and improve their PDF workflows. Our Smallpdf for Teams plan offers tailored solutions for teams of all sizes.

  • Can I edit the text in a PDF?

    Modifying text in your document is simple. Upload your PDF, navigate to the 'Edit Text' tab, and select the text you wish to change. Please note that direct text editing is a feature available with a Pro subscription, which includes a 7-day free trial. You can cancel at any time during the trial if it doesn’t meet your needs.

  • Can I add password protection to my edited PDF?

    To password-protect your edited PDF, navigate to the 'Protect PDF' tool in the 'Tools' dropdown after editing. There, you can set and confirm a password to secure your file for enhanced security.

  • What are the best ways to edit a PDF without Adobe Acrobat?

    Easily edit text, images, and annotations in your documents with online tools like Smallpdf. Forget heavy software—simply upload your file and begin editing.

  • Are online PDF editing tools secure?

    Smallpdf ensures secure PDF editing through TLS encryption, ISO/IEC 27001 certification, and GDPR compliance. Your data is handled safely throughout the editing process and afterwards.

  • How can I edit a PDF on Mac or Chrome?

    You can use Smallpdf’s free and secure PDF editor. Just drag your file into the editor to begin. No installation required.

  • Is it possible to edit text in a scanned PDF?

    Smallpdf's OCR tool allows you to convert scanned documents into editable digital text. Once converted, you can directly edit the text using the PDF Editor.

  • What’s the easiest way to highlight text in a PDF online?

    To highlight sections in your PDF, drag and drop it into the Smallpdf PDF Editor at the top of this page and use the highlighter tool.

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