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Annotate PDF

Add highlights, comments, shapes and freehand drawing to a PDF. Client-side.

Runs in your browser
100% private: this tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored.

Drop a PDF here or click to browse

Runs in your browser — your file is never uploaded.

How to annotate pdf

Add highlights, comments, shapes and freehand drawing to a PDF. Client-side. To use Annotate PDF: 1) add your file by dragging them in or clicking to browse, 2) adjust the edit options, 3) download your result — done in seconds. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is Annotate PDF free to use?
Yes. Annotate PDF is free to use. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.
Are my files safe and private?
Completely. Annotate PDF processes your file directly in your browser, so it is never uploaded to any server.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Annotate PDF works in any modern web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android — nothing to install.

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