# Highlight text in a PDF

> Highlight text in a PDF online for free. Drag over lines to mark them in yellow, green or any colour. Works on phones. No sign-up, nothing uploaded.

Tool: https://pdfnest.co.in/highlight-pdf

Studying from a PDF, reviewing a contract or pointing a colleague to the important part? Open the file here — the highlighter is ready — and drag across each line you want to mark. Change the colour on the right to colour-code topics, and add notes with the Text tool.

## Tips

- Highlight one line at a time for the neatest result.
- Yellow (the default) prints well; green and pink are good for a second category.
- Use Box to circle a whole paragraph or table instead.

## How to highlight PDF

1. Click Select PDF file and choose your PDF.
2. Pick a tool on the right: Text, White-out, Highlight, Box, Draw or Image.
3. Click or drag on the page. Use the arrows above the page to move between pages.
4. Click Save PDF and download your edited file.

## Features

- **Type anywhere:** Add text in three fonts, any size or colour — even on forms that aren't fillable.
- **White-out and redact:** Cover mistakes in white or black out private details; flatten to make it permanent.
- **Highlight, boxes and drawing:** Mark up drafts and homework with a mouse, trackpad or finger.
- **Nothing uploaded:** Editing happens on your device, so your documents stay private.

## FAQ

### How do I highlight text in a PDF?

Open your PDF here, drag across the text you want to highlight, and click Save PDF. The highlight stays when the file is opened in any PDF reader.

### Can I change the highlight colour?

Yes. Pick any colour in the options panel before you drag.

### Can I highlight a scanned PDF?

Yes. The highlighter works on any page, whether it contains real text or a scanned image.

### 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.