What is Adding Text to PDF?

Adding text to PDF is the process of inserting text content into PDF documents. This is useful when you need to add annotations, labels, notes, headers, footers, or any other text content to existing PDF files. Unlike creating a new PDF, adding text allows you to modify existing documents by inserting text at specific positions on the pages.

Our free PDF text addition tool allows you to add text to PDF files without uploading them to any server. All processing happens directly in your web browser using advanced JavaScript libraries, ensuring your sensitive PDFs remain completely private and secure.

Whether you need to add a header, footer, annotation, or any other text content, our tool provides a simple and intuitive interface to accomplish your task in seconds.

Key Features of Our Add Text to PDF Tool

🔒 Complete Privacy

All processing happens in your browser. Your PDFs never leave your device. No uploads, no server processing, no data storage.

✏️ Customizable Text

Add text with customizable font size, color, position, opacity, and rotation. Full control over text appearance and placement.

📍 Flexible Positioning

Position text anywhere on the page: top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right, or center. Full control over text placement.

📄 Page Selection

Add text to all pages or specific pages. Choose which pages to modify with simple page number selection.

⚡ Fast Processing

Add text instantly without waiting for server uploads or downloads. Everything happens locally in your browser.

✅ No Quality Loss

Adding text doesn't affect the quality of your PDF. Original content, images, and formatting remain exactly as they were in the original document.

Advanced Settings and Best Practices

Precise Positioning

Enter exact X/Y coordinates in points for pixel-accurate placement. Use page previews to verify alignment.

Fonts & Encoding

Choose between built-in fonts and embedded fonts. Unicode text is supported for multilingual content.

Opacity & Rotation

Use low opacity for subtle annotations. Rotation helps align diagonal labels or stamps (e.g., 30°/45°).

Apply To Ranges

Target specific pages with ranges like "1, 3-5, 10". Preview before applying to avoid unintended changes.

Technical Notes

PDFDonkey draws text on pages using pdf-lib entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Performance scales with page count and number of text insertions.
Embedded fonts increase file size slightly; built-in fonts keep it minimal.
Existing content is untouched; text is layered on top.

Accessibility and Performance

Keyboard-accessible inputs for coordinates and page ranges.
High-contrast color presets for readability.
Optimized bundles with Vite for responsive interactions.

Common Use Cases for Adding Text to PDF

📝 Add Headers and Footers

Add page numbers, document titles, dates, or other header/footer information to PDF documents. Professional documents often require consistent headers and footers across all pages.

📋 Add Annotations

Add notes, comments, or annotations to PDF documents. Useful for reviewing documents, adding explanations, or providing additional context.

🏷️ Add Labels

Add labels, tags, or identifiers to PDF pages. Useful for categorizing documents, marking sections, or adding reference numbers.

📊 Add Metadata

Add metadata, timestamps, or version information to PDF documents. Useful for document management and tracking.

📄 Add Page Numbers

Add page numbers to PDF documents that don't have them. Essential for professional documents and reports.

🔖 Add Bookmarks

Add text labels or bookmarks to PDF pages for easier navigation. Useful for long documents and reports.

How to Add Text to PDF - Step by Step Guide

1

Select Your PDF File

Click the "Select PDF File" button and choose a PDF file from your device. The tool supports all standard PDF formats and will automatically detect the number of pages in your document.

2

Enter Text to Add

Enter the text you want to add to the PDF in the text area. You can add any text content, including headers, footers, annotations, or labels.

3

Choose Pages

Select whether to add text to all pages or specific pages. If choosing specific pages, enter the page numbers separated by commas (e.g., 1,3,5).

4

Configure Text Settings

Set the text position (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right, center), font size, text color, opacity, and rotation angle. Preview your settings before applying.

5

Add Text

Click the "Add Text" button to process your document. The tool will add the text to the selected pages of your PDF. Processing happens instantly in your browser.

6

Download Your PDF

Once processing is complete, click the "Download PDF" button to save your document with text added. The file will be saved with "_text_added" added to the original filename.

🔒 Complete Privacy & Security

Your privacy is our top priority. When you use our add text to PDF tool:

No Uploads: Your PDF files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
No Server Processing: We don't have servers that process your files. Everything runs in your browser using JavaScript.
No Data Storage: We don't store, access, or see your PDF files. Your documents remain completely private.
No Tracking: We don't track your usage or collect personal information about your files.
Open Source Technology: Our tool uses open-source libraries (pdf-lib) that you can verify yourself.

This makes our tool perfect for handling sensitive documents, confidential reports, legal papers, and any other PDFs that require complete privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is adding text to PDF free?

Yes, our add text to PDF tool is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees, no subscriptions, and no limitations on the number of files you can process.

Will adding text affect PDF quality?

No, adding text doesn't affect the quality of your PDF. Original content, images, formatting, and all other elements remain exactly as they were in the original document.

Can I add text to specific pages only?

Yes, you can add text to all pages or specific pages. Simply select "Specific Pages" and enter the page numbers separated by commas (e.g., 1,3,5).

Can I customize text appearance?

Yes, you can customize font size, text color, position, opacity, and rotation angle. Full control over text appearance and placement.

Can I add text to password-protected PDFs?

Currently, our tool works best with unprotected PDFs. If your PDF is password-protected, you'll need to remove the password first before adding text.

Does this work offline?

Yes! Once the page loads, you can add text even without an internet connection. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Add Text to PDF - Free & Secure