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Easily add checkboxes to PDFs for forms, surveys, or quick checklists for free with Smallpdf—on any device—or with Preview on macOS.
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The most popular online web app to draw on PDF files using your mouse, stylus, or trackpad. No signup or registration is needed.
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How To Annotate a PDF on Mac—Fast & Free
Need to annotate or mark up a PDF on your Mac—for free? Here are three easy options, so you can pick the way that’s best for you.
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How To Annotate a PDF on Windows—Three Easy Ways
Need a free option to annotate or write on a PDF? Here are three easy tools that you can use on your Windows device for all of your PDF markup needs.
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