Is the Edit PDF tool free to use?

With a free account, you can add text, images, highlights, and drawings to your PDFs, as well as organize your documents. Direct PDF editing requires a Pro subscription, which you can try with a 7-day free trial. Feel free to cancel anytime during the 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, enabling more efficient work and faster completion of tasks.

Can I edit the text in a PDF?

Modifying text in your document is simple. Upload your file, 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 have the option to cancel at any point during the trial if it doesn't meet your needs.

Can I add password protection to my edited file?

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.

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PDF Editor

Easily add text, shapes, images, highlights, and sticky notes to your PDFs. With a Pro account, you can also edit existing text. Try Pro free for 7 days and experience simple, fuss-free PDF editing.

Edit PDFs quickly across Mac, Windows, and mobile
Organize documents easily with integrated cloud storage
Benefit from Swiss-engineered security

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.

Powerful PDF Editing—Totally Simple

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. Get started right away.

Document management tools available with Smallpdf’s Edit PDF

Document Organization at a Glance

Use the Organize mode to rearrange, merge, extract, split, and more. With a host of file-type export options, save your document in any format you like. You can even compress or flatten your PDF—your document, your way.

Editing capabilities available with Smallpdf’s edit tool

Quick to Save, Easy to Share

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

5-step instructions on how to edit a PDF online for free with Smallpdf

How To Edit a PDF File Online for Free

Import or drag & drop your PDF file to our editor.
Add text, images, shapes, markups, and e-signatures as desired.
Organize document pages if needed.
Click to “Export” your file as a PDF or other file type.
Download your edited PDF when ready—that’s it!

Edit PDF Online—Quick & Easy

Powerful Tools—Zero Training
Tools so simple, you and your team won’t need to read or learn anything to get started. Just upload your file and start editing.
Easily Switch Tools & File Types
Quickly navigate between 30+ other PDF tools, compress or export your file into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or JPG.
Edit Files 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 Compliance
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring we manage your personal data correctly.
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.
File Transfer Encryption
We even keep your files secure while you’re editing, compressing, or converting them, with high-tech TLS encryption.

PDF Editing FAQs

Is the Edit PDF tool free to use?
With a free account, you can add text, images, highlights, and drawings to your PDFs, as well as organize your documents. Direct PDF editing requires a Pro subscription, which you can try with a 7-day free trial. Feel free to cancel anytime during the 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, enabling more efficient work and faster completion of tasks.
Can I edit the text in a PDF?
Modifying text in your document is simple. Upload your file, 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 have the option to cancel at any point during the trial if it doesn't meet your needs.
Can I add password protection to my edited file?
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.