PDF Editor

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1B+ users
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Add or change text, insert images, highlight key passages, and drop in signatures to your PDFs without ever leaving your browser. Smallpdf Pro gives you professional document editing tools and one secure place to store and share every document you work on.

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  • 5MPDFs edited monthly
  • 1B+Users worldwide
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PDF Editing—Quick & Easy

  • 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.

  • Easily Switch Tools & File Types

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

  • 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 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

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

How To Edit a PDF

  1. Import or drag & drop your PDF file to our 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.

PDF Editing FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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 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.