Can I edit existing text in a PDF?

PrivaPDF adds new text on top of the page. Editing or removing pre-existing PDF text requires rewriting the internal content stream, which is not currently supported.

Are my files uploaded?

No. All processing happens in your browser using pdf-lib and PDF.js. Your file never leaves your device.

What fonts are available?

Helvetica is used for broad PDF compatibility. The text you see on screen closely matches what will be embedded in the PDF.

Can I annotate multiple pages?

Yes — navigate between pages with the Previous/Next buttons. Annotations are page-specific and saved correctly when you export.

Can I fill out a PDF form with this?

Yes — switch to the Text tool and click into each field to place text. PrivaPDF doesn't detect form fields automatically, but you can position text precisely on top of any blank.

Will the highlights and redactions print correctly?

Yes. Highlights are drawn as translucent overlays and redactions as solid rectangles, both at standard PDF opacity — they survive printing and PDF viewers.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes — touch dragging is supported via pointer events. For fine text placement and image resizing we recommend a desktop browser.

Edit PDF —
Annotate, highlight, redact, stamp. Nothing leaves your browser.

Click anywhere on a PDF page to drop a text box, draw a highlight, redact sensitive content, or stamp an image. Everything runs locally; your file never touches a server.

Drop files here

or click to browse

One PDF file

How to edit a PDF

Drop or select your PDF.
Choose a tool: Text, Highlight, Redact, or Image.
Click (text/image) or click-drag (highlight/redact) on the page preview.
Drag objects to reposition; drag the corner handle to resize images and rectangles.
Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Shift+Z to undo and redo.
Click Save PDF to download the edited file.

Why PrivaPDF for editing

100% local — your PDF is never uploaded or sent anywhere
Text, highlight, redact, and image stamps in one tool
Undo/redo history for every action
Multi-page support with per-page annotation tracking
Works offline after the first visit

FAQ

Can I edit existing text in a PDF?: PrivaPDF adds new text on top of the page. Editing or removing pre-existing PDF text requires rewriting the internal content stream, which is not currently supported.
Are my files uploaded?: No. All processing happens in your browser using pdf-lib and PDF.js. Your file never leaves your device.
What fonts are available?: Helvetica is used for broad PDF compatibility. The text you see on screen closely matches what will be embedded in the PDF.
Can I annotate multiple pages?: Yes — navigate between pages with the Previous/Next buttons. Annotations are page-specific and saved correctly when you export.
Can I fill out a PDF form with this?: Yes — switch to the Text tool and click into each field to place text. PrivaPDF doesn't detect form fields automatically, but you can position text precisely on top of any blank.
Will the highlights and redactions print correctly?: Yes. Highlights are drawn as translucent overlays and redactions as solid rectangles, both at standard PDF opacity — they survive printing and PDF viewers.
Does this work on mobile?: Yes — touch dragging is supported via pointer events. For fine text placement and image resizing we recommend a desktop browser.

Edit PDF —Annotate, highlight, redact, stamp. Nothing leaves your browser.

How to edit a PDF

Why PrivaPDF for editing

FAQ

Edit PDF —
Annotate, highlight, redact, stamp. Nothing leaves your browser.