PDF How to Edit Text in a PDF Online (Change Name, Date or Numbers)
You don't need paid software to correct a spelling, update a date or fill in a form in a PDF. Edit PDF works in your browser on both computer-made and scanned PDFs.
Change existing text
- Open Edit PDF and select your file.
- With Edit text selected, click the words you want to change.
- Type the new text and press Enter. The size and colour are matched automatically.
- Tap Download PDF when you are done.
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Open Edit PDFScanned PDF? Use Replace area
In a scanned PDF the words are part of a picture. Choose Replace area, drag a box over the old text, and type the new text. The tool picks up the background and text colours so the change blends in.
Other tools in the editor
- Add text to fill in blank spaces on forms.
- Whiteout to hide content, then type over it.
- Highlight, Pen and Box to mark up a document.
- Create signature or Upload image to sign.
- Undo if something goes wrong.
Use responsibly. Only edit documents you are allowed to change. Altering certificates, official records or other people's signatures is illegal.
Frequently asked questions
Can I type in Hindi inside a PDF?
The PDF editor uses standard PDF fonts, which support English letters, numbers and common symbols. For Hindi text, write it in a document and convert it with HTML & text to PDF.
Does editing reduce quality?
No. Your original pages stay as they are; only your changes are added on top.
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