You don't always need a $20/month PDF editor just to add a single sentence to a contract or fix a typo on a flyer. Light PDF editing — text overlays, notes, simple annotations — should be free and instant.
The Edit PDF tool lets you stamp text on any page of a PDF directly from your browser. Here's how.
Step-by-step: how to use Edit PDF
- Open the editor. Visit ilovepdf.cyou/edit-pdf.
- Upload your PDF. Drag and drop the file you want to edit.
- Enter the text. Type the text you want to add, then set X / Y position (as a percentage), font size and target page.
- Process. The tool overlays your text onto the chosen page(s) without modifying the original content.
- Download. Save the result as
ILovePDF-edit.pdf. The original is untouched.
Why use Edit PDF?
- No software install. Easy editing — works on phone, tablet or laptop.
- Pixel-precise placement. Position text using percentage coordinates so it lands exactly where you want.
- Per-page control. Apply text to one specific page or to every page in the document.
- Non-destructive. The original PDF is never modified — only the new copy carries the edits.
Common use cases
For Form filling
Add your name, date and answers to a simple PDF form without printing and re-scanning.
For Quick fixes
Correct a typo or update a date on a PDF without going back to the source file.
For Annotations
Stamp "DRAFT" or "REVIEWED" on a document before sharing internally.
Pro tips for the best results
1. Use percentage coordinates
X/Y positions are 0–100% — easier to predict than raw points across different page sizes.
2. Test on one page first
Run a single-page edit before applying to "all" to avoid mass typos.
3. Combine with Sign PDF
For signature lines, use Sign PDF instead — it's optimised for that.
4. Watermark with Watermark PDF
For diagonal watermarks, use the dedicated Watermark PDF tool.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit existing text in the PDF?
No. The tool overlays new text on top — it doesn't modify the underlying text. For full editing, convert to Word with PDF to Word.
How precise is the placement?
Coordinates use percentages (0–100), so placement is consistent across page sizes.
Can I add images?
The current tool focuses on text. Image overlays are on the roadmap.
Does it support multiple text boxes?
One overlay per run — process the PDF multiple times for multiple text additions.
Wrapping up
Edit PDF is one of 35+ free tools in the ILovePDF suite — built for everyday document tasks that shouldn't require expensive software or a paid subscription. Files are processed securely, deleted within minutes, and never used to train models. Give it a spin: open Edit PDF and see how fast it works.
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