Teachers marking work, students annotating notes, designers giving feedback on a layout — sometimes a quick hand-drawn circle or arrow says it best. Open your PDF and draw directly on the page. Choose the colour and line thickness on the right, and use Undo if a stroke goes wrong.
Tips for the best result
- On a phone or tablet, drawing with your finger feels most natural.
- Use a thin red line for corrections and a thick yellow line as a soft marker.
- Need a perfectly straight rectangle? Switch to Box.
How to draw on PDF
- Click Select PDF file and choose your PDF.
- Pick a tool on the right: Text, White-out, Highlight, Box, Draw or Image.
- Click or drag on the page. Use the arrows above the page to move between pages.
- Click Save PDF and download your edited file.
Want more options? The full Edit PDF tool has every setting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I draw on a PDF?
Open your PDF here (Draw is already selected), draw on the page with your mouse or finger, then click Save PDF.
Can I draw on a PDF on iPad or Android tablet?
Yes. The page responds to touch, and a stylus works too.
Can I undo a stroke?
Yes. Click Undo to remove the last thing you added, or Clear page to start that page again.
How do I edit a PDF for free?
Open this page, select your PDF, choose a tool such as Text or White-out, click or drag on the page, and click Save PDF. There's no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how often you use it.
Step-by-step guide: How to edit a PDF for free
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