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Annotate PDF

Mark up any PDF in seconds. Draw highlights and boxes straight onto the page, then download the annotated PDF — free, secure, and entirely in your browser.

Automate Annotate PDF with the PDF API →

Pick a tool, then drag over the page to add a mark. Click any mark to remove it.

How to add annotations and highlights to your PDF

  1. Step 1Choose your PDF. It is rendered page by page right in your browser — nothing is uploaded until you process it.
  2. Step 2Pick highlight or box, then drag over the parts of the page you want to mark up. Click a mark to remove it.
  3. Step 3Press Annotate PDF and download your marked-up file. Uploads travel over HTTPS and are deleted automatically within a few hours.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Annotate PDF tool free to use?

Yes. You can annotate and highlight PDFs online for free — no account, email, or credit card required. Sign up only if you want higher limits, larger files, or API access.

What kinds of annotations can I add?

You can drag highlight bands over text and draw rectangular boxes around anything you want to call out. Marks are applied to the exact spot you draw on each page.

Are my files safe and private?

Yes. Your PDF is rendered locally in your browser, and when you process it the upload travels over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is deleted automatically within a few hours. We never share or sell your documents.

Do I need to install any software?

No. PDF4 works entirely in your web browser, so there is nothing to download or install. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

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