Add Text to PDF Online
Add new text boxes to a PDF when you need to fill missing details, write a note, add a name, correct a label, or place extra instructions on a document.
Choose a scanned or normal PDF here and we will open the main editor with Add Text ready.
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What Add Text does
The Add Text tool places a new editable text box on top of the PDF page. It is useful when the original file does not contain the words you need, or when a scanned page needs extra information added after scanned processing.
How to use Add Text
- Choose Edit Scanned PDF for scanned documents, or Edit Normal PDF for generated PDFs.
- Upload your PDF from this page.
- The main editor opens with Add Text ready.
- Click the page where you want the new text and type your content.
Best uses for Add Text
Forms
Fill blank areas in scanned forms or normal PDFs.
Invoices
Add notes, references, or corrected labels.
Certificates
Place names, dates, or extra information on a clean page.
Helpful tips
- Use normal PDF mode when the file already has selectable text.
- Use scanned PDF mode for scanner or phone-camera documents.
- Preview before downloading so text placement looks clean.