Edit PDF

PDF Editor

Open your PDF, pick a tool from the toolbar, and annotate freely — text, freehand drawing, highlights, and shapes. Save and download when done, all without leaving your browser.

Free Forever No Account Needed 100% In-Browser Text, Draw & Highlight

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF here or click to browse

How to Edit a PDF — 3 Easy Steps

1

Upload Your PDF

Drag & drop your PDF or click to browse. The document loads in the canvas editor instantly — no waiting.

2

Edit & Annotate

Use our powerful editing tools to add text, draw, highlight content, add shapes, and make annotations. Select and move elements as needed.

3

Save & Download

Save your edited PDF with all annotations preserved. Download the final document instantly. All processing happens securely in your browser.

Why Use PDFlyst PDF Editor?

Add Text Anywhere

Click the text tool, then click anywhere on the page to type. Move and resize text boxes freely — perfect for form filling and annotations.

Freehand Drawing

Draw directly on the PDF canvas with customizable stroke color and width. Great for signatures, diagrams, and markup.

Shapes & Highlight

Insert rectangles and other shapes, or use the highlighter to draw attention to important passages with color-coded marks.

100% Private

All editing runs in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device — we have zero access to your files at any point.

Zoom & Navigate

Zoom in for precision editing, zoom out for a full-page view, and navigate multi-page PDFs with Previous / Next buttons.

Works on Any Device

Desktop, tablet, or mobile — access the editor in any modern browser. No plugins or installs required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What editing tools are available?

The editor includes: text annotations (click to place, then type), freehand drawing with color and stroke width selection, a highlighter, rectangle shapes, a select/move tool, and an eraser. You can also zoom in/out and navigate multi-page PDFs.

Is the PDF editor free to use?

Yes, 100% free. No account, no subscription, no watermarks on the output. Edit as many PDFs as you need — always free.

Is my PDF safe? Is it uploaded to your servers?

Your PDF never leaves your device. All editing is done locally in your browser using JavaScript — we have zero access to your files at any point.

Are my annotations saved permanently in the PDF?

Yes. Click the “Save” button to embed all annotations into the PDF, then download it. The downloaded file includes all your edits and will display them in any PDF viewer.

Can I edit PDFs on mobile?

Yes, the editor is mobile-friendly. Open in your phone or tablet browser and use touch gestures to draw and place annotations — no app download needed.