Add Text to PDF

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Add text to PDF pages and label document sections. Files stay local in your browser.

Add text to PDF

Place text at selected positions in your PDF. The file stays on your device.

Merge PDFs first

Then label the start pages of each document.

or label one PDF

How it works

  1. 1

    Choose a PDF

    Open a PDF or continue with a result from PDF Merge.

  2. 2

    Set text and page

    Enter the label and choose its page.

  3. 3

    Check placement

    Place the text in the preview and review each label.

  4. 4

    Apply labels

    Create a new PDF and download it.

Good to know

Place text at one or more positions on PDF pages. Labels become searchable text in a new PDF file.

After merging documents, PDF Merge can pass each source file’s first page as a suggestion. Review every page, label and position before applying.

Typical use cases

Mark document sections

Add labels such as “Appendix A” or “Invoice” to selected page starts to make sections in a long PDF easier to find.

Label pages after merging

Use start-page suggestions from PDF Merge, then adjust the text and placement before creating the new file.

Tips for better results

Check placement in the preview

Review each labeled page in the preview to keep text within the page and away from important content.

Use clear labels

Use short, clear labels. The original remains unchanged and the tool creates a separate PDF.

Features

  • Place text directly on PDF pages

    Add short labels at a chosen position.

  • Mark section starts

    Use page suggestions from PDF Merge and review them before applying.

  • Review placement visually

    The preview shows the text on the actual PDF page.

  • Processed locally

    Your PDF is not uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Processing happens locally in your browser.

Can I use start pages from PDF Merge?

Yes. Merge passes them as suggestions. Review the text and placement before applying.

Can I label embedded PDF attachments?

No. The tool edits PDF pages; it does not extract embedded files.

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